Shetland Sheepdog

CazzieCreations

Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog, often known as the Sheltie, has been intentionally bred small. Shelties are ideally suited for the terrain of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. While they resemble a rough Collie in miniature, they are not a true miniature Collie, as there are many differences in appearance. The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog and is intensely loyal. It is lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to please and obey. Shelties are loving, loyal, and affectionate with their family, but are naturally aloof with strangers; for this reason Shelties must be socialized. Some can be quite reserved. Shelties do well with children if they are raised with them from an early age; however, their small size makes it easy for a child to accidentally injure them, so supervision is necessary. Exercise caution when considering an adult Sheltie for a family with young children; they may not be compatible. Shelties are vocal herding dogs. The average Sheltie is an excellent watch dog, giving alarm barks when a person is at the door, or a car is in the driveway..

painted in Corel painter using wacom tablet. Photo used for reference .

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Shetland Sheepdog by CazzieCreations
Shetland Sheepdog by CazzieCreations
  • Karen Checca

    Karen Checca

    Beautifully done, Cazzie. :) Karen

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Kaen :0)) xxx

  • Ginger Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Cazzie…You always have the most beautiful work…..this one is truly extraordinary…..

  • CazzieCreations replied

    awww thanks so much Hunny Bunny ;0)) xoxoxxo

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    beautiful Cazzie!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Hi Karin Thanks so much hun :0)) xxoxo

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    It looks like Lassie. Beautiful!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    its a smaller version hehe Thanks so much Lori :0)) xxoxox

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Beautiful soft colors – lovely!!!!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much lorilee :0)) xx

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    Awesome job, looks great. Thanks for the history as well.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much Troy :0)) xx

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    your description doesnt apply to my old guy, i never knew he could bark until maybe a year ago and that was 7 years after we rescued him from the pound, he was about 8 or 10 then, he went to the angels a fortnight ago, i also have a four year old whom i have had since a pup, they are the best family dog..
    you have the loveliest picture here, very very well done :)) k

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Ohhh Kris i am so sorry for your loss ((hugs)) how blessed was he that you recued him!! and how lucky is your 4yr to have you as his momma !! xxx
    They are sweet dogs ..this one was an Aust Champion that i fell in love with at a show I was at :)

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K


    awesome mounted print

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    This is beautiful

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thnaks so much Selina :0))

  • CazzieCreations

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  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    wow, my boy is the son of an australian champion i wonder if they are related..lol…:)) k

  • CazzieCreations replied

    lol maybe i know theres alot of aussie champs out there :) this one is an american import he has so much coat just stunning!

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    How could I not totally fall for this one!!! I love your work anyway, but this is just the business for me!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    hehe I thought of you when I uploaded it Felicity lol :0))) xxxx

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    This is beautiful Cazzie,wonderful work xx

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thnaks so much Trudi :0)) xxx

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Brilliant work. As i keep saying – it’s all about the eyes

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Sharon!! yep the windows to the soul :0))) xx
    I love your new avatar!!!

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    What a pleasure ta see CAZZIE- me lassie !!! “ME LASSIE”“

  • CazzieCreations replied

    hehe Thanks so much me darlin Shane hunny!! :0)) xx

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    how lifelike and wonderful cazzie…xx

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much my sweet bro :0)) xxxxxx

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Stunning work, especially the movement of the fur!!!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much karen :0)) xx

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs

    Very nice work!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Scott :0))

  • frozenfa

    frozenfa

    makes me wish to meet one in person.. lovely piece, Cazz!!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Awww Im sooo glad it makes you feel this Fa!!! Thanks so much :0)) xxxxxx

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    beautiful pup!! great work cazzie!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Angie :0)) xx

  • udonchow

    udonchow

    I love that “intelligent” twinkle in the eyes, you have done it so beatifully, Cazzie!! :D

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Ellen.. always love your comments :0)) xxoxox

  • TracyD

    TracyD

    Hey Cazz, you’ve done a great job on this one love it! Definately a fav!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Hi Trace!! thanks so much :0))) xoxooxo

  • emanon

    emanon

    Beautiful portrait. I had a Sheltie years ago would let anyone into the house, however his guarding instinct was not to let them leave. lol.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much emanon :0))

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    This is really beautifully done Cazzie!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Ellen :0) xxx

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    This is so beautiful!!! I’ve never had a Sheltie, but when I’ve met them, I’ve always been awed by their beauty.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much Tibby, they are gorgeous arent they!! :0)

  • Limitlessonline

    Limitlessonline

    Beautiful portrait of a beautiful breed!!! These are the most beautiful, loyal, lovely dogs. I had one as a child and yearn to get another when I move out of this apartment (pets not allowed)!!!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Limitlessonline! :0) hope you get one soon!!

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    Excellent work! I agree with your comments. Our neighbours had two shelties guarding their driveway and we called them the ‘shouties’ because they always barked when we walked past with our collie.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Roslyn :0)

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    Beautiful work x

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Anita :0) xx

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    Beautiful art! Wonderful dog ..

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Jayne :0)

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    stunning

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Linda :0)

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    so beautiful

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank so much bubbleblue :0)

  • Nora Caswell

    Nora Caswell

    This is so beautiful!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Nora :0)

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    A beautiful shot with so much feeling!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much lenzart :0)

  • Shannon Paskaruk

    Shannon Paskaruk

    gorgeous!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Shannon :0)

  • Samantha Dean

    Samantha Dean

    Gorgeous portrait Cazzie!! Love it!! :-)

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Sam !! :0) xxxx

  • Steven de Siow

    Steven de Siow

    Very beautiful art. Well done.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Steven :0)

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Cazzie ths is awesome, great work here…Kay

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Hi Kay! Thanks so much :0)

  • EvaLarsen

    EvaLarsen

    Wonderful work. Congratulations.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Eva :0)

  • Steven Lee

    Steven Lee

    Looks fabulous. Very skilfully done.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Steven :0)

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Beautiful and very unique artwork here. Lovely sheepdog!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much Jane :0)

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Beautiful and very unique artwork here. Lovely sheepdog!

  • margaretfraser

    margaretfraser

    stunning work

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Margaret :0)

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Wow, what a beautiful portrait. I love your work. I have Corel painter and haven’t really used it. You sure are making me want to get back to it. Beautiful work.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Hi mlynnd.. thanks so much! :0) you should its a really great program!!

  • revdrrenee

    revdrrenee

    Wow! Perfection!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much revdrrenee :0)

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    This is just the most beautiful work!!...I take a lot of shots of a friends Shelties…I have become very attached as they are everything you say…and more…this will be my next kind of dog!!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much Dottie!! :0)

  • rosincore

    rosincore

    looks so realistic. very good. Beautiful picture. Great job.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank so much rosincore :0)

  • artchicnj

    artchicnj

    Just gorgeous!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much artchinj :0)

  • denise romano

    denise romano

    beautiful portrait, i used to raise black and white shelties. very smart dogs : )

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much denise :0)

  • (AUDEAN) NICK G BIGGS

    (AUDEAN) NICK G BIGGS

    WOWOWOWOWOW

  • CazzieCreations replied

    lol Thanks so much Nick :0)

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    OMG ! This painting is so Alive !! WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much Maria :0)

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Michelle :0)

  • pauline tims

    pauline tims

    absolutely fabulous image!! I love the catchlight in his eyes. Congrats on th feature, too

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much pauline :0)

  • ccwri

    ccwri

    Beautiful painting!!! Congrats on your homepage feature!!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much! naturegretting! :0) OMG i was away and didnt even know lol woohoo!!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    This is so beautiful. I had to look twice to see that it was a painting. I simply love these dogs and you have captured this one so well. An instand favorite for me.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Marjorie ;0)

  • Glenna Walker

    Glenna Walker

    Beautiful artwork…gorgeous dog!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Glenna :0)

  • Tammy Espino

    Tammy Espino

    Awesome dog portrait! :)

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Dremchser :0)

  • hcroft

    hcroft

    Excellent

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Heather :0)

  • lizalady

    lizalady

    A beautiful portrait.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much lizalady :0)

  • Sue Nueckel

    Sue Nueckel

    Gorgeous!!!!!!!!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Sue :0)

  • PearceGaryD

    PearceGaryD

    Magnificent capture. Beautiful dog!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much PearceGaryD :)

  • Harri

    Harri

    Amazing texture you have with this dogs coat!! Excellent.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Harri :)

  • JH-Illustration

    JH-Illustration

    It looks like a photo! Beautyful work. I love it.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much JH :)

  • jprovitt

    jprovitt

    AWW. Such a beautiful work, I especially love the eyes

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much jacques :)

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham

    Another very important tip about shelties. Do not give them Ivermectin which is used to prevent heartworms. It will kill them. I had two beautiful shelties and miss them very much. They are incredible dogs. A beautiful image.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks Regenia !!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Another stunning piece of work, such a wonderful looking dog!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Shaun :)

  • oceanblue

    oceanblue

    I guess you have received enough comments on this picture but it is so great in every way. Beautiful dog. Powerful stance. Serious eyes. So well painted. Nice fur. I also love the blue. Exquisite.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Wow!! thanks oceanblue for your wonderful comment appreciate it :)

  • Cassy Greenawalt

    Cassy Greenawalt

    Absolutely Beautiful!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Cassy :)

  • havingfun

    havingfun

    thats so beautiful. i did one of these portraits one time. i had forgotten all about it. i love the great piece you wrote on the dog also. that is a great touch. i know the time this took and you did a great job.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much for your comment havingfun :)

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    this one is beautiful

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Danielle :)

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    I thought it was a collie. Very beautiful dog.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    hehe its a little collie i guess :) thanks so much Mui-Ling Teh :)

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Beautiful work! Always a favorite dog and your work is simply wonderful.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much Marjorie :)

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Beautiful work Cazzie!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thank you so much Renee :)

  • CazzieCreations

    CazzieCreations

  • Tina Longwell

    Tina Longwell

    Reminds me of my collie, Lady. She is gone but her spirit lives on! Beautiful shot.

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Tina .. glad you like it :)

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Stunning work!

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Gail !! :)

  • Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    WOW! Another outstanding image. You do some fantastic work Cazzie. Amazing!
    Thank you so much for sharing it with the Mans Best Friend Group

  • CazzieCreations replied

    Thanks so much Cheri :) xx

  • Di Edwards

    Di Edwards

    Gorgeous!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Wow!! Now this is something special my friend! Well done!

  • ViktoryiaN

    ViktoryiaN

    Beautiful picture!

  • connieinwi

    connieinwi

    absolutely Gorgeous, he looks so real, awesome work you have… add to fav’s

  • Martin Wilneff

    Martin Wilneff

    Again excellent work.You have a way with how you convey fur.The softness in your painting is amazing.
    Marty

  • Diane Swarts

    Diane Swarts

    Gorgeous image wow!!!! (not a TOY dog though)

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