There are more than 30 patterns and markings identified in Shetland sheep, each described with unique words from the Norse-influenced Shetland dialect. Some of the common markings and patterns in the Manitoba flock of Shetlands include:
- Yuglet – having colour around the eyes different from remainder of the body
- Blettet – with white spots on nose and top of head
- Flecket – white with large black or brown patches
- Gulmoget – having light underparts with dark coloured body
- Katmoget – having a light coloured body with dark belly and legs, and specific facial markings
- Krunet – a white patch on the top of the head
- Sokket – with legs of a different colour from that of the body
