AboutDave Expertise My wife and I are active Sheltie owners. Helpful hints on discipline, training, disposition, selection, and of course acquisition. We think like dogs, so we can help you understand yours!
Experience 2 Shelties currently owned. Rescued and placed 9 dogs (3 non Sheltie).
Expert: Dave Date: 3/5/2008 Subject: Shetland sheepdogs
Question I have 2 Shetland sheepdogs, I would like to know the oldest living Shetland sheepdogs. Mine are a male, 16 years, 1/2 years old. and a female she is 13 years old. Thank you.
Answer Hi Jeffrey,
Sorry, I'm not Guinness and don't keep up with the records. However sixteen is o-l-d for a Sheltie. I think I had a question once on an 18 year old Sheltie which is extremely unusual. Typical life span is 12-14 years in my understanding however with a good diet and proper attention to their health I'm sure 16 is going to become more common.
