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ladies and Gentlemen let's dive into the
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world of dog ownership specifically
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focusing on a breed that looks like a
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fluffy Cloud but is more like a storm
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waiting to happen the shetland sheep dog
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or as we lovingly call them Shelties now
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before you start thinking about how cute
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they are with their little faces and
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fluffy Tails let me give you 12 reasons
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why owning one of these adorable little
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Devils might not be the best idea one
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grooming a full-time job first up
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grooming if you thought brushing your
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hair was a hassle try grooming a Shelty
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they have this luxurious double coat
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that sheds like it's auditioning for a
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roll in the great fur Escape you'll need
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to brush them at least three times a
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week more if you want to avoid living in
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a fur covered cave and don't even get me
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started on bath time it's like trying to
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wash a mop that doesn't want to be
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washed two shedding the furry tsunami
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speaking of shedding let's talk about
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the sheer volume of hair these little
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guys can produce you'll find Shelty ER
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in places you didn't even know existed
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your food your clothes your car heck you
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might even find it in your coffee if
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you're not ready to embrace a life where
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lint rollers are your best friend think
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twice before bringing one home three
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barking the vocal Enthusiast now let's
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get into their personalities shelties
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are known for being vocal they bark at
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everything mailmen squirrels the wind If
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It Moves or makes noise they're barking
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at it if you and enjoy peace and quiet
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forget it your neighbors will know when
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the mailman arrives because your Shelty
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will announce it like it's breaking news
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four stubbornness the independent
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thinker let's talk training if you think
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you can easily train a Shelty think
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again these dogs have minds of their own
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and will test your patience like no
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other you might as well be trying to
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convince a teenager to do their homework
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it's just not happening prepare for some
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serious negotiation skills if you want
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them to listen five health issues a
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vet's best friend now let's discuss
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health concerns shelties are prone to
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various health issues like hip dysplasia
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and eye problems this means that while
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you're busy cleaning up their fur and
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dealing with their stubbornness you'll
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also need to budget for vet visits that
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will make your wallet cry louder than
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your dog when it sees the vet six
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separation anxiety the clingy companion
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these dogs are known for their
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attachment issues leave them alone for
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too long and they'll turn your house to
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a demolition site out of sheer boredom
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and anxiety if you're not ready for a
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furry shadow that follows you everywhere
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yes even into the bathroom then maybe
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consider adopting a rock instead seven
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exercise needs the Energizer Bunny
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shelties are active little creatures
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that need regular exercise if you think
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letting them out in the backyard for 5
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minutes is enough think again they
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require daily walks and playtime to burn
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off their energy otherwise they'll find
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creative ways to entertain themselves
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and trust me you won't like what they
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come up with eight size confusion let's
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talk size Shelties may be small but they
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have big personalities they'll take over
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your couch like they own the place and
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expect you to cater to their every whim
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if you're not ready to share your space
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with a dog that thinks it's the ruler of
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the household reconsider this breed nine
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food consumption a bottomless pit and
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then there's food these dogs can eat
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like their preparing for hibernation
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you'll find yourself spending more on
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highquality dog food than on your own
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groceries if budgeting is not your
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strong suit prepare for some serious
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Financial adjustments 10 chasing
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instincts the hunter within Shelties
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were bred as hurting dogs this means
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they have strong instincts to chase
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anything that moves if you have smaller
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pets or live near Wildlife be prepared
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for some serious chaos when they spot
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something that triggers their prey drive
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you might just end up with a dog that
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thinks it can take on anything from
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squirrels to unsuspecting joggers 11
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messy eaters let's not forget about Meal
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Time these dogs can be messy eaters
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their long fur acts like a sponge when
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they drink water or eat food prepare for
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splashes and Spills everywhere you'll
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need to keep towels handy just to clean
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up after them 12 long-term commitment
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finally let's discuss commitment owning
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a Shetland Sheep dog means signing up
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for at least 12 years of furry chaos are
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you ready for years filled with shedding
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barking stubbornness and all the
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delightful messes they bring if not
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maybe it's time to reconsider your
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options so there you have it 12 solid
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reasons why owning a Shetland Sheep dog
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might not be the best idea unless you're
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ready for the Wild Ride these adorable
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yet demanding companions bring into your
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life thank you very much
