An overweight dog that eats a diet high in fat is subject to a host of health problems.
Category: Care & Train
Shaving a Sheltie

Often, people think a long haired dog should be shaved during warm weather. While on one level that may seem logical, but in reality, it is not wise to do so with a Sheltie. The Sheltie coat not only acts as protection against cold in the winter, it serves the same purpose in the summer, protecting the Sheltie from the heat.