To build a sheltie you need

    *   fur, LOTS of fur
    *   a bark (with an owner operated on/off switch)
    *   a very loving soul
    *   a happily wagging tail
    *   a sense of undying loyalty
    *   a keen, intelligent mind
    *   an unwavering eagerness to please
    *   lots of ear glue
    *   a dash of drollery
    *   a very intelligent and creative brain
    *   a QAX (quizzical attitude excellent)
    *   an 'innocent halo' (for use when the Sheltie is doing something it
shouldn't and gets caught)
    *   dancing, devilish eyes
    *   a sense of humor
    *   prancing feet
    *   the hearing of a deer
    *   unbounding Sheltie energy
    *   the famous Sheltie grin
    *   a dose of the sillies
    *   a coiled spring, preferably 4
    *   a long wet nose to nuzzle your face in the morning
    *   dancing feet
    *   a dash of mischief
    *   a cute twinkle in the eye
    *   a wooounderooful singing voice
    *   true forgiveness
    *   beauty in motion
    *   a fuzzy belly button
    *   that keen eyesight that allows Shelties to see small, furry, moving
objects up to 1/4 mile away
    *   a BIG dose of mischief
    *   early morning ear washings while human is still sleeping
    *   puppy toy stealings - they're better than mine
    *   head washings - appropriate for bald man
    *   recycle dogs - let's drag everything we can outside (parts to TV
remote, silverware left on the coffee table, underwear on laundry day)
    *   and finally, a use for all the discarded parts - build a papillon!