My aim is to present an example on how showing and breeding brings happiness, not just for me but for all competitors and their dogs. In my opinion, a shetland sheepdog can be a great handling dog. Shelties are extremely intelligent and they are eager to please. However, this breed can come with their difficulties. They are table dogs and like most juniors starting I could not lift the dog up and down from the table so most times that was my mother's job! Shelties have a unique speed of a trot - some are best with the handler at a slow jog or a fast walk. They are also a free-stacking breed, which means it can be difficult to see if they are standing correctly. This is why it is imperative to put a lot of time and effort into training for the show ring to get to know how the dog prefers to be shown and how to make the dog look their best. Training, bonding and learning all the aspects of the breed in order to be the best team with your dogs is fun, rewarding and brings happiness to both. I am so pleased my life is filled with such joy of owning shelties . I have learn from possibly the best, my mother!