The Norwegian Shetland Sheepdog Klubb (NSSK)

was founded in 1964, with a membership of just 45. To day we have more than 1000 members, predominantly Norwegians, but we also have members in- and outside Europe.

NSSK is a club especially for Shetland Sheepdog owners, and is affiliated to The Norwegian Kennel Club. Being a member in one of these clubs entitles you to pay the normal show entry fee when entering shows, otherwise the fee is doubled.

The committe of NSSK aims to encourage the breeders of Shetland Sheepdogs to observe the breed standard and to adhere to the code of ethics.

The breed standard is set by FCI. The Shetland Sheepdog belongs to FCI's group l, breed number 88, and the standard was last updated on 24th June 1987.

Each year the NSSK arrange a show especially for Shetland Sheepdogs, the invited judges being chosen from the English club lists. In addition the club arranges obedience shows, puppy shows and veteran shows.

Obedience and Agility are very popular with Shelties and their owners, and these shows are a very important part of the club members activities.

NSSK publishes four magazine every year.

To access NSSK's committee members, breeding committee, puppy sales adviser and the magazine editor, please see this link.

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