Breed History[]
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a herding breed from the Shetland Islands in Scotland. This breed is more compact than their bigger cousin, the Collie, because it means the breed eats less. This breed was bred smaller while having the harsh, cold climate in mind. Because the breed was created on an isolated island, they were not known to the rest of Britain until the 20th century. They help on farms by alerting to strangers, barking at birds in the garden, and keeping flocks of sheep together. Sadly, because of the Shelties long, dense coat, many of them are taken to shelters and rescue groups every year just because they shed. The breed is also very rare in their original home of the Shetland Islands and have been replaced by Border Collies!
Breed in Wasabi[]
The Shetland Sheepdog was added to the Wasabi Dog Sim gameplay officially on Oct. 1st 2021 during alpha testing. This breed was sponsored by player Revi. The breed has standard breed colors in the game with currently 1 color-modifying sushi. Within the game, the breed is considered a Herding breed group and can thus enter competitions listed as Herding-group only.
Breed Stats[]
Each dog breed within Wasabi Dog Sim is given their own breed bonuses to their breed stats based upon realistic dog breed standards. Each breed is awarded two "High" bonus stats, two "Average" bonus stats, one "Above Average" bonus stat, and one "Low" bonus stat. This helps balance the gameplay upon the various dog breeds within the game and as helps prevent pet shop born puppies stick close to the breed standard upon entry into the game. Listed below are the bonuses awarded to this breed upon creation:
| Stat Name | Bonus Amount |
|---|---|
| Agility | High |
| Trainability | Above Average |
| Speed | Average |
| Stamina | High |
| Strength | Low |
| Temperament | Average |
Each dog breed within Wasabi Dog Sim is also given their own socialization stat bonuses based upon realistic dog breed standards. For this category, each breed is given bonuses of three "High", three "Above Average", three "Average", and three "Low". This helps balance the gameplay upon the various dog breeds within the game and as helps prevent pet shop born puppies stick closer to the breed standard upon entry into the game. Listed below are the socialization bonuses awarded to this breed upon creation:
| Social Skill | Bonus Amount |
|---|---|
| Children | Low |
| Dogs | Average |
| Farm Animals | High |
| Household Items | Above Average |
| Medical Equipment | Average |
| New Environments | High |
| New Textures | Above Average |
| Pet Professionals | Average |
| Small Animals | Low |
| Sounds | Low |
| Strangers | Above Average |
| Training Equipment | High |
Breed Colors[]
Shetland Sheepdog Colors
All colors with a * next to their names are available in the game Pet Shop. All other colors can be achieved through breeding or use of certain sushi items.
- Albino
- Black and White*
- Black Color Headed
- Black Tricolor*
- Black Tricolor Color Headed
- Blue Merle and White*
- Blue Merle Color Headed
- Blue Merle Tricolor*
- Blue Merle Tricolor Color Headed
- Double Merle
- Light Sable and White
- Light Sable Color Headed
- Mahogany Sable and White
- Mahogany Sable Color Headed
- Sable and White*
- Sable Color Headed
- Sable Merle and White
- Sable Merle Color Headed
- Shaded Sable and White*
- Shaded Sable Color Headed
Sushi Colors[]
- Batty Treat and Tricky Bat (achieved with the Batty Roll)