Welcome to the website of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association! The ASSA, founded in 1929, is a member club of the American Kennel Club and the parent club of the breed.

Use this site to find out about our organization, its activities and as a starting point to educate yourself about the Shetland Sheepdog. If you are here to find a companion for your family, please read the Looking for a Sheltie? page to find out if the Sheltie is right for you.

This ASSA website may include the names and addresses of, or links to websites belonging to, breeders and others who may provide products or services, some or all of whom may be ASSA members. Such listings, links or other references are not intended to be comprehensive, and are provided only as a service. They do not represent a recommendation by the ASSA of the breeder or his or her animals, or of the reliability, efficacy or quality of any product or service. The ASSA makes no representation or warranty (and specifically disclaims any representation or warranty) as to the listed breeders and others, including, without limitation, their background, experience or ability, financial condition, business practices, integrity, complaint history, or otherwise, or with respect to the availability for sale, merchantability or fitness for purpose, pedigree or other qualification for AKC registration, health, temperament or quality of any animal, or with respect to the availability, merchantability or fitness for purpose of any product or service. These listings may be updated from time to time in the discretion of the ASSA, but the ASSA disclaims any obligation to do so, irrespective of any information which may come into its possession.

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