noun
- a small herding dog breed with a long coat, originally from the Shetland Islands; a Shetland sheepdog
Usage: informal
Examples
- The sheltie herded the sheep across the field.
- Our sheltie has a beautiful golden and white coat.
- Shelties are known for their intelligence and loyalty.
- The dog show featured several prize-winning shelties.
- My neighbor’s sheltie loves to play fetch in the yard.
- Shelties require regular grooming due to their long fur.