Hello, I have also grown up with shelties, 6 of them sadly my parent now only have two. But I'll be honest they are not my fave breed... because... I LOVE BEAGLES !!! along with just about every other hound. Why because of thier gentleness, thier love, thier eagerness to always please, they are keen, smart, always happy and how can you forget those lovable hound dog eyes and ears and because I have two of them