The only colony the United States had claim to was Liberia which was established by the American Colonization Society on January 7, 1822. The Berlin Conference of 1884, which regulated European colonization and trade in Africa, is usually referred to as the starting point of the Conquest of Africa.he only colony the United States had claim to was Liberia which was established by the American Colonization Society on January 7, 1822. The Berlin Conference of 1884, which regulated European colonization and trade in Africa, is usually referred to as the starting point of the Conquest of Africa.
The Shetland Sheepdog has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. Their lifespan is about average for breeds. The Shetland Sheepdog typically weighs between 11 to 24 pounds, right about average for a dog's weight. It's typically 13 to 16 inches in height.
The breed was formally recognized by The Kennel Club in 1909. The Shetland Sheepdog's early history is not well known. Although of obscure origin, the sheltie is probably a descendant of small specimens of the Scottish Collie and the King Charles Spaniel.oday it is raised as a farm dog and family pet. They were originally a small mixed-breed dog, often 10â13 inches (250â330 mm) in height and it is thought that the original Shetland herding dogs were of Spitz type, and were crossed with collie-type sheepdogs from mainland Britain.