The Old English Sheepdog, also known as the Truncated Tail Dog and the Ancient Shepherd, is originally from England and is one of the oldest sheepdogs in the country, and an extremely attractive family dog, whose main use in the early days was for chasing cattle and sheep in the marketplace. This dog is very attractive, with a thick, dense coat, but not overly so, and a muscular, strong body.
Latin name: Old English Sheepdog
Alias: Truncated Tail Dog
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Subphylum Vertebrata
Phylum: Mammalia
Subclass: subclass True Animal
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Canis lupus
Family: Canidae
Subfamily: Canis lupus
Genus: Canis lupus
Species: Wolf
Subspecies: Sheepdog
Distribution area: England
Size: large dogs
Suitable dog food: natural food
Function: Companion dog, shepherd dog, working dog
- Old English Sheepdog morphological characteristics
The Old English Sheepdog has a flowing, fluffy coat that not only shows his noble status, but also protects him from the cold weather. The male dog is masculine in appearance without being unnecessarily aggressive. The female has a gentle temperament, but her body should not be weak. The female can have a slightly longer back than the male.
The back of the Old english sheepdog should not be too long, as it may cause the back to be too weak to do its normal job and lose its value as a working dog. But at the same time, a body that is too compact for a dragging pet dog is also very bad. Breeders should take a compromise and work to develop such an Old english sheepdog: lively temperament, medium size, body not too long but muscular, chest not too deep and well extended ribs, strong neck, straight forequarters and very strong loin.
Body shape]
Size – The height of the male dog (distance from the highest point of the shoulder blades to the ground) is 55.8 cm or more, and the female dog is 53.3 cm or more.
Proportion – The body length (distance from the front of the scapula to the sciatic tuberosity) is almost equal to the shoulder height.
Physique – well developed muscles and sufficient bone mass.
[Head].
Eyes – Brown, blue or one eye brown and one eye blue. Amber or yellow eyes do not meet the requirements.
Ears – medium size, flat against the sides of the head.
Cranium – wide and preferably square. The upper edge of the orbit is moderately rounded and arched. The entire skull is covered with hair. The depression between the forehead and the muzzle on the head is well defined.
Lower jaw – long, strong, square.
Nose – black, large.
Teeth – strong, large, and neat. Pincer bite or clipped bite.
[Neck Dorsal line and trunk
Neck – Long, mildly arched.
Dorsal line – slightly lower at the shoulder arsenal than the loin, but no signs of weakness or laxity.
Note: The dorsal line is a characteristic that is unique to this breed and distinguishes it from other breeds.
Torso – short and compact, wider at the hips than at the shoulders, well supported ribs, deep and wide chest.
Tail – Broken tail, with the tail cut off close to the body.
[Forequarters].
The scapulae are inclined backward and narrow at the tips. The forelimbs are covered and have sufficient bone mass. The distance from the fan blade to the elbow joint is the same as the
The distance from the elbow joint to the ground is almost equal.
Hindquarters]
Round, well-muscled, with low hock position. When standing, the metatarsals are perpendicular to the ground regardless of the angle from which they are viewed.
Foot
Small and round, with rounded toes, hard and thick pads, and straight forward toe tips.
Coat
Rich, hard texture, not straight, but very fluffy, can not be curled. The quality and texture of the coat is more important than just the amount of hair. -V-±B or soft coat is a defect. The undercoat is water resistant until it is trimmed and seasonally removed. Hair on the thighs and buttocks is thicker and longer than hair on other areas. The outline and texture of the coat can be trimmed and cleaned by hand, but the paws and buttocks cannot be trimmed.
[Color].
Any shade of gray, off-white, blue or blue-black, with or without white markings is acceptable. Any brown, yellowish color is a serious defect.
Gait]
When trotting, the movement is easy and strong, with a large stride and low stride frequency. When running, it is very elastic and can also pace at low speed
- Old English Sheepdog personality traits
Old english sheepdog’s face cannot be seen in its natural state. This dog is large in size, strong in bones, robust in physique, wobbly when walking, and very cute in appearance, because of its good temperament, it is often used as a stuffed toy to play with when it is quiet.
Naughty personality
Adult Old english sheepdogs in general do not like to run and jump around, but they are a naughty little guy when they are young.
The young Old english sheepdog is very active and energetic. When someone is at home, it can be so good that you can ignore its presence and never bark. When you are doing something, it will not say a word and watch, or sleep on all fours. However, if no one is home, it will rebel, its destructive ability is simply comparable to the “Qi Tian Da Sheng” of the Palace of Heaven. They are physically active, like to chase objects that move, but also the home of things lying around. If you don’t let it go to bed, it will jump up and down and roll around a few times when you are out, and when you get home from work you may find poop and urine all over the floor, a floor of shredded newspaper …… which requires strict discipline from the owner.
When the Old english sheepdog gets bored, they will try to tear and destroy something, which is really annoying for those who don’t have time to train them. But when training the Old english sheepdog as a game, you will have fun with it. The Old english sheepdog, bred as a working dog, has performed well in obedience trials.
Mild and friendly
Old english sheepdogs are friendly, loyal, calm and considerate, they like to be close to people and are always eager for human companionship, even with strangers.
Old english sheepdog always have an optimistic and happy attitude towards life, very eager to please people, full of affection, full of love and loyalty to their owners and family. If you are a busy owner and can’t be with him often, the gentle and sensitive Old english sheepdog will easily feel lonely. Whenever you come home, Old english sheepdog will run like hell to greet you when it hears a noise, and it will lick you with its big mouth to let you know how happy it is to have you back; no matter how long you have been away from home, its enthusiasm for you is undiminished. When you are doing something, it will not say a word to accompany you and watch you; when playing outdoors with family members, it can also be equally integrated into the family atmosphere, especially like to be with children.
Old english sheepdog also behaves very friendly and gentlemanly in dealing with strange dogs. However, when attacked, they are also immediately ready to defend themselves and fight back quickly.
It is worth mentioning that the Old english sheepdog’s gentle and friendly temperament does not detract from the fact that they make good guard dogs.
One of the oldest sheepdogs in England, they are extremely attractive family dogs. Smart and gentle, bold, quick-witted, friendly, and not one to run and jump around when he grows up, but a naughty little fellow when he is young. Faithful and friendly to people, easy to approach, is a large dog, Old english sheepdog has excellent qualifications to lead the flock, easy to train, obedience is also considered high, is also very suitable for children’s favorite. They not only have a good personality but also look very special.
- Old English Sheepdog care knowledge
Old english sheepdog’s appearance is very generous and beautiful, very friendly to people, but this dog is more exercise than the average dog, and easy to produce body odor, the hair is also longer, so you need to plan to do grooming care for the dog when raising.
Old english sheepdog’s care and grooming
Comb his coat every day. Use a comb or hard brush, from the root to the end of the hair, repeatedly comb several times, in order to make the coat loose and soft, not knotted, not to make the sticky material into a group. After each activity, to promptly remove the stains and dust stuck in the coat, and regularly trim its feet and claws.
Spring and autumn, every 2 to 3 weeks to wash it once, summer to increase the number of times, can not do every day, should also be washed every other day. After each bath, to dry the moisture on the hair in time to prevent colds.
Normally, every 3 to 5 days, the dog should be cleared of ear wax and dirt between the toes, and the dog’s eyes should be washed with warm boiled water to prevent eye disease. Once the puppy is brought home, it should be conditioned and trained so that it knows how to tear clothes, sheets and other items without using its teeth and claws. It is especially important to develop the habit of cleanliness and regular defecation.
Old english sheepdog bathing precautions
Bathing
Once a month, your dog should be bathed, and if it is winter, make sure to blow dry the dog’s coat. We can bathe the Old english sheepdog in the bathtub, or we can use a spray nozzle, a hose (and several other things that are only available abroad that I won’t write about:)) to give the Old english sheepdog a spray bath. We should use a shampoo and then rinse it off completely, or you can brush Old english sheepdog’s teeth (I added this myself, it’s good habit to brush your dog’s teeth). Before taking the dog out of the tub, use a bath towel to wipe off any excess water on the coat. We’ll use a blow dryer to dry Old english sheepdog’s coat. The heaters should not be too close to the dog so that the dog’s coat doesn’t burn up. General bathing and grooming may take about 3 hours between.
Face
You can cut the droopy beard on the mouth a little shorter so you can’t be afraid of your dog putting a wet beard on your lap:) You can use long straight scissors to cut the beard short and then use the large scissors with thin teeth like the one below to repair it. The hair around the glasses can be cut shorter and hang down naturally, or left long and combed into pigtails using monkey bars.
Feet
Cut the hair around the pads of the feet to 1/4 inch long. This way in winter the foot hair should not be too long but Old english sheepdog slipped, or produce hockey. In the summer, you will not let mud and water stay in the foot pads.
Toenails
Not too long and not too short. Here is the recommended way to cut toenails.
Buttocks
1 inch is the most scientific, hygienically speaking, for hair around the anus. Note: near the anus, not the entire buttocks
Ears
Hair in the ears can be removed using hemostats. If the hair is not washed, it may smell bad. You can use ear cleaning medicine to clean the ears after plucking the hair.
You can buy the dog shampoo sold in the market, try not to use human shampoo cream, you are recommended: you can either wet wash the dog or dry wash it, dry wash is suitable for dogs that are not too dirty. Dry shampoo is a powder that can remove too much grease from the dog’s fur and make the color of the fur look more vivid, when you use it, sprinkle the dry shampoo powder into the dog’s fur and then comb it with a comb. If not for special reasons it is recommended to wash it in water, after all, water is thorough and clean.
- Old English Sheepdog feeding essentials
Old english sheepdog compared to other large dogs, his advantages are still relatively rich, good character but not weak, looks personality and not flashy, so like him more and more people, the breeding of people also increased, so in the breeding of such an excellent dog breed, in feeding, if you want to ensure that the dog eat both nutritious and delicious food this time need to learn the owners to learn. The dog’s diet is very good.
Feeding points
Nutritional requirements
Old english sheepdogs live on farms in the southwest of England and are fed a mixture of lamb and beef, potatoes and cereals such as corn, oats and wheat. The nutrients contained in this type of food are better suited to the Old english sheepdog’s digestion and the absorption and utilization of glandular functions.
The second category: a proper balance of proteins, carbohydrates, sugars, fats, vitamins and minerals. The mineral requirements are based on the substances contained in their ancient environment and are genetically determined by their ancestors.
Some trace elements and minerals need to be in the right amount, not the traditional concept of the more the better, some trace elements or minerals beyond the needs of the pet can cause some damage to the organs, or even lesions. For example: calcium, other breeds of dogs, if too much calcium intake, can not be fully absorbed excretion, it will be in the kidney accumulation, causing kidney stones.
Nutrition taboos
Old english sheepdogs should not be supplemented with vitamin C and sodium, as these two trace elements can damage their liver and kidneys.
Old english sheepdog breeders can help the development and health of their pets if they feed them with the proper nutrition. On the contrary, if not properly fed, the dog will develop many diseases, such as dry skin, itchy skin or skin loss, hair loss, red spots, eczema and other skin diseases. Thyroid, liver, kidney and other pathologies.
For picky eaters, the diet structure is very single, or puppies if weaned too early, it is necessary to supplement certain nutrition, such as puppy special goat milk powder, puppy gold vitamin and super calcium a calcium powder, proper supplementation can lay a good foundation for a strong body in the future and enhance immunity. And some dogs with sensitive stomach or malnutrition, nutritional products can help them better digest and absorb food and improve their physique. In order to make the dog grow healthy and happy and please the owner, we should refer to the above healthy and reasonable feeding plan. Of course, if you choose to feed your dog dog food and is the best choice it.
