Shetland sheepdog
noun
: any of a breed of small heavy-coated dogs developed in the Shetland Islands that resemble miniature collies
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Courtesy of Pensacola International Airport Take Kira, a 6-year-old Shetland sheepdog handled by Connie Fleming.
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Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Shetland sheepdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shetland%20sheepdog. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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