Ancient English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is one of the oldest sheepdog breeds in the UK. In order to drive livestock to pastures in rural western England, farmers raised this alert cattle and shee
History It is believed to be a combination of the Talbot Hound, which had been around since the time of William I. At the time, their color and keen sense of smell were developed in Virginia Foxhounds. Their origins are Appalachia in the southeastern United States and the Blue Ridge-Indian Ozarks region of the Great Smoky Mountains. They were very popular among Indian warriors and scouts in the 18th century, and they were known for their excellent olfactory tracking abilities. They can hunt raccoons, bears and cougars even in the worst of circumstances. The Black and Tan Coonhound was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1945. Today, there are two types of black and tan coonhounds: competition and wild. The competition type is larger in size and has a milder temperament; the wild hound type is still used for hunting. |
Origin Origin: North AmericaAliases: English Name: Black and Tan Coonhound Purpose: This dog is not only a hound for hunting raccoons , and a few can hunt stags, bears and other large animals together. Whether it is a cold and windy winter or a scorching hot summer, the dog can be happy. Its courage and fearless hound spirit are its biggest capital in the hunting field. Lifetime: 10-12 years |
Character This dog is very friendly to its owner and has a natural sense of protection. It is not afraid of any harsh weather and has a strong physique. Peaceful temperament, likes to go out, and friendly. As a hunting dog that works by smell, it should be able to cooperate closely with other hunting dogs, allowing reservations, but never shy or fierce. |
FIC Standard Height: Males 25.0-27.0 inches at the shoulder (63.5 -68.5 cm) Female Black and Tan Coonhounds 23.0-25.0 inches (58.5-63.5 cm) at the shoulder Weight range: Male Black and Tan Coonhounds weigh 55.1-77.2 lbs (25.0-35.0 kg) Female Black and Tan Coonhound Weight 55.1-77.2 lbs (25.0-35.0 kg) Head (head, face, eyes, ears, nose, mouth , muzzle, jaw, teeth) Head: neat. The distance from the back of the head to the tip of the nose for males is 9 to 10 inches; for females, the distance from the back of the head to the tip of the nose is 9 to 10 inches. Be alert, friendly and enthusiastic. No wrinkles. Skull: The profile tends to be oval with a moderate stop, midway from the posterior occiput to the nose. Observing the outline, it can be found that the outline of the head and the outline of the muzzle (front face) are parallel to each other. Nose: Open and black. Teeth: Even, scissors bite. Eyes: Light brown to dark brown, almost round, not deeply set. Ears: Set low and back. It hangs with graceful creases, giving it a stately appearance. In terms of length, the ears naturally extend to the tip of the nose (the ears are positioned at the same level or slightly lower than the eyes). Trunk (neck, chest, ribs, waist and back, front of torso, skin) Neck: The neck is muscular, sloping, of medium length, with no fat on the neck. Back: The back is level, strong and strong. Chest: The depth of the chest extends at least to the elbows. Ribs: Rounded, well-supported ribs. Limbs (Forerunners, Shoulders, Upper Limbs, Bone Joints, Nails, Feet, Hindquarters, Thighs, Hocks, Knuckles, and Hock Nails) Forequarters: The front legs are straight. Shoulders: Strong and powerful. Elbows: Neither in nor out. Bone: Strong and erect. Hindquarters: Well-boned and muscular. Long and strong from rump to hocks, short and strong from hocks to pads. Foot: Compact with well-developed knuckles, strong and well-arched toes, and thick, firm pads. Tail Tail: Strong, with the base of the tail set slightly below the topline, the tail is held freely, and when in motion, The tail is at right angles to the back. Gait/Movement Viewed from the side, the Black and Tan Coonhound has an easy, graceful gait with well-extended forequarters and strong hindquarters. driving force. Viewed from the front, the forelegs move in a straight line about the width of the body, striding forward in a relaxed posture, but never crossing. Viewed from the rear, the hocks and the forelegs move in the same straight line, neither separated nor too close. As the speed increases, the paws converge toward the centerline of the body (single trajectory), showing health, balance and endurance. When in motion, the head and tail are carried proudly and alertly, and the topline is kept level. Disqualification Conditions Defects: Any deviation from the above points is considered a defect, and any dog that is clearly abnormal in body or behavior is disqualified . Excessive folds on head Excessive deviation from scissors bite eyes are yellow or light color ears not long enough to reach the tip of the nose or too high up |
