Shetland Shepherd

Shetland Shepherd

 

It is a small to medium sized dog . The breed has two versions , depending on the size , standard and miniature. Shetland body is slightly elongated , muscular . The head is long , sharpness towards the mouth, like a fox ( skull conformation typical Spitz ) . The skull length of the nose is the same , the eyes are of medium size, with dark brown or blue iris. It is in the race called heterochromia eye phenomenon (eyes of different colors ) and not an element of exclusion from the competition together. The ears are small , high, high to the tip , which is facing " down. " Dress is two layers thick , voluminous, coarse and arranged throughout and offers very good sealing and thermal protection. Left tail is slightly curved and is rich in the hair. Long hair on the chest and neck and mane as rich crop. Color: yellow or light brown or golden mahogany in combination with white , tricolor - black / red / white, and blue ( " marbled " with light hair and gray-brown gray spots on white background) .
These dogs are lively, energetic , active, barks a lot. They are extremely loyal , very affectionate and is connected to the master and his family, accommodating and responsive to stimuli. Many copies are hyperactive , difficult to control the display of exuberant energy . Are retained even shy to accept foreign difficult to interact with people who are not familiar . Irritability or aggressive provocation - however, not trends.
Rich - coat needs constant care and attention. Brush is recommended every 2-3 days will be conducted throughout the year phenomenon occurs Mauser above. Brushes should be on the parts of the body where hair fur tend to be mounted and matted ( behind the ears, perianal on the sides of the neck, the hindlimb region ) exist. Diseases in the race with a higher frequency of hypothyroidism , epilepsy, transitional cell carcinoma , hip dysplasia , Dermatomyositis , reported the von Willebrand disease .
Excellent resistance to conditions of life in the open air through the dense coat with a good quality waterproof and warm . It is the firm feel good, among other animals. He plays well with children and are less attentive to their group discipline , as it does in border collie dogs . Especially very small samples ( miniature variety) are indoor dogs , well adjusted , despite the name and curaţi.În be on the role of animals mild anger, loyalty and affection displayed preferred . But like any kind of collie dog are equipped for the control and management of livestock and poultry , with strong instincts of herding dog.