Ancient English Sheepdog

About a dog Country of Origin United Kingdom From the nineteenth century, livestock traders has raised dogs are nurtured. Endless fluffy long-haired is the most distinctive feature. The dog energetic, full of play, neither shy nor aggressive, quiet, easy-going, often care for the baby, nicknamed "nanny dogs." Uses: Shepherd (now not used as shepherd), pet dogs Appearance: Personalized ─ calm, quiet, not bark when approached by strangers, non-aggressive. Training is not easy, its need to take a long time finishing coat. Temperament: No matter what, very adaptive, very smart. There is no aggressive, shy or nervous signs. 2 Origin of Dogs Although the question of the origin of this species has been speculated that most likely the West of England Devon, Somerset County and the Duchy of Cornwall to be the first improved varieties. But some people think that the dog has many long-haired Collie Scottish ancestry, while others think it's ancestors were Russian otter search dogs. In any case, the early 18th century, we understand that a big city is mainly used for driving cattle and sheep to the shepherd for sale. This dog to enter the market at the time a tax-free, and in order to prove their careers, many have been broken off tail. Of course, such cut off the tail in order to look forward to nurture the natural short-tailed or non-tail dog is impossible. Indeed, the variety of the few born with no tail, or tail, or a relatively short tail. According to the standard, puppies 3-4 days, should be in the first joints to remove the tail, and the length of maturity of not more than 3.8-5.1 cm. Now you rarely see the old English sheepdog in the de-tailed Department has a circle of skin Shaohou ring. Tail as a steering wheel have been removed, does not affect the dog chasing sheep and other heavy types of work ability. The species introduced into Britain, enthusiasts mistaken for its coat too much harm to the sheep quite large. This kind of misleading the public that makes the old English sheepdog is difficult to wait. In fact, such a good texture, with a typical dog fur better than many other more difficult to maintain the shape of the long-haired dogs. In addition, this dog will not be wandering around, not fighting, but also very agile, and because of this dog smart, friendly, and very little noise advantage is the ideal of domestic dog. The dog mouth soft, you can train their dogs to pick up objects, it is first-class pull sled dogs, can be used as an apartment home, studio and any other practice sites where the companion dog. 3 Body Description Body: Shoulder height (from the withers to the ground distance) - the male is about 22 inches (55.8 cm) or higher, the female is about 21 inches (53.3 cm) or higher. Body length (from shoulder to the ischium front [in a prominent position] of the distance) and the shoulder height are equal, there is no thin long legs or short legs look like a body. Head features: Expression is very clever. Eyes: brown, blue or a brown eye, one eye blue. If it is brown, darker the better; if it is blue, gray, green or gray eyes are typical of ring. Amber or yellow eyes do not meet the need. Ears: Medium size, flat against the side of the head. Head: large and preferably square and give the brain enough space (to provide higher intelligence). The above part of the eye (eye socket above) moderately arched. The whole head was covered with thick hair. Only the Department: very clear jaw: comparison fairly long, strong, square and has been cut short. Note: The long, narrow, like a truncated tone are abnormal. Nose mirror: black, big and spacious. Teeth: strong, big, neat. Bite and for the clamp-like bite and or tight scissors bite. Neck and body: Department: fairly relatively long, gently arched. Back Line: withers is slightly lower than the waist, but no signs of weak or lax. Note: The back line is unique to this species, distinguished from other species characteristics. Body: The best is a short and compact, hips than the shoulders should be wide support for good ribs, chest deep and wide. Is neither a thick chest, nor is it barrel chest. The waist is very strong and slightly arched. Tail: Tail, tail cut off close to the physical office, so there is no natural swing of the tail. Scapula tilt backward, cutting-edge stenosis. Forelimb is absolutely straight, and the bone is adequate. From the withers to the elbow of the distance and the distance from the elbow to the ground the same. Round and muscular, hocks low. Standing, no matter from which angle, metatarsal are perpendicular to the ground. [Foot Claw] small, round, toes arched, pads thick and hard, toe straight ahead. Fur: Is very rich, but not too much so that he appeared to be very fat, hard texture, not straight, but it is fluffy, not curly. The quality and texture of hair than the gross volume of pure even more important. Flat or soft coat is a fault. In the absence of pruning and seasonal hair removal before the end of hair with a water capacity. Ears have adequate coat, the entire head is covered by hair. The neck is also a large number of coat. Legs surrounded by hair. Thighs and buttocks of the hair than other parts of the hair to be more intense, longer, forming so-called "jacket." Contour and texture of coat can be used manually pruning, clean it up but not enough to trim claws and buttocks. Color: What depth of gray, gray, blue, or Yun stone color, with or without white markings (or vice versa). Any depth of brown, camel are unpopular, and not encouraged. Gait: When trotting, movement stretch and powerful, very easy, pre-footer stretch and rear drive very good. Very big stride and stride frequency is very low. Running time is very flexible. Also be able to low-speed pacing.