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 This large, rough-coated dog is said to be the descendant of most people, and some people say that it belongs to the giant mastiff of Asian origin with the Tibetan mastiff, but modern archaeology has put forward a new view. Numerous modern studies have shown that the ancestors of all working dog breeds should have originated from ancient dogs living in the forested mountains of Iraq and Mesopotamia. It is an ancient large animal guard dog native to Chechnya and other Central Asian minority areas of the former Soviet Union. It was not known in the Western dog world before the end of the Cold War. Nomadic tribes stayed in the remote areas of the Caucasus, and they brought this working dog. With a little outside genetic interference, this working dog evolved into the modern Caucasian dog, which is rare and precious in our time. dog breed. The name of the breed comes not only from where it originated, but also from the purpose for which the dog exists. The Caucasus refers to the region including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Daganstan, Iran and Turkey. Ovtcharka is a Russian word that translates to shepherd dog. Unlike ordinary herding dogs, the Caucasus is essentially a guard dog for livestock. The purpose of this breed is to be inseparable from the herd and effectively defend against predators - whether wolves, bears or thieves. For centuries, flocks of sheep have lived in the Caucasus, the highlands between Brak and the Caspian Sea, bordering Turkey and Iran. Similar to excellent guardian dogs, the Caucasian Shepherd has guarded the sheep that live here from humans and other animals for at least 600 years. The Caucasian Mountain Dog arrived in former West Germany in the 1960s. It was as a border patrol dog, especially along the Berlin Wall. In 1989, when the Berlin Wall was torn down, 7,000 strong patrol dogs were disbanded. Many dogs were given to ordinary German families. Elaborate breeding in Germany ensures this prudence. The future of the independent dog, with its popularity, breeders pay more attention to selecting them for their docile qualities. |
Origin Origin: Russia, Caucasus. English name: Caucasian Shepherd Dog Function: Livestock guard dog, security guard. Lifetime: 9-11 years |
Character The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is strong and rugged and requires consistent and proper training from an early age. It needs more exercise and more space, so it is not suitable for urban life, not suitable for companionship with children, adapts to cold climates, and is not easy to train. It is a good guard dog. Comb the coat once a week. |
FCI standard Has deep sunken dark eyes, but excellent vision, a black raised nose, wide open nostrils, exceptionally thick coat, and strong forelegs that are straight and straight Long, with fur between the toes of the big foot to insulate and protect the toes, strong claws that allow it to stand on uneven ground, the rump slightly higher than the back, and the tail is covered in profuse long hair. This is one of the largest bulldogs in the world, an order of magnitude larger than the Zang mastiff. There is a Caucasian named Idola in China, weighing as much as 150 kilograms. But on the other hand, its character is relatively gentle to people, and it is very protective of the owner, but some species are strongly aggressive to other animals, which will bring a lot of trouble to the owner. When angry, 5 or 6 strong Men cannot be subdued. The thick and dense coat forms a natural mink coat and an insulating layer of cold and heat, which adapts to various climatic conditions; the coat color is diverse, with tabby wolf gray as the mainstream, with white spots in between, but black individuals are very rare. The Caucasian is a strong, athletic dog with strong muscles and well-developed, well-proportioned bones. Body length slightly greater than shoulder height. It has a large, wedge-shaped skull, tapering from the head to the muzzle, with a blunt end. It has overhanging ears, sometimes cut off. Its eyes are sunken and almond-shaped. The thick tail points to the tarsus, curled in a sickle shape or in a circle when excited or in motion. Its body hair comes in three lengths, but all are two-layered and dense. The coat color of agouti is shades of ringed grey, fawn and reddish and their gradations. There are often white patches and a very dark mask. Sometimes individuals with black spots on a white background appear. The breed requires obvious sex characteristics. Males are required to be more burly and strong; females can be smaller and lighter in body structure. Scars that appear at work do not affect the overall appearance. Head: The head is large, with a broad skull and well-developed cheek bones. Viewed from above, the tapering skull and muzzle are joined together to form a blunt wedge. The demarcation of the forehead is not obvious, and the width of the head is not highlighted. Instead, the thick hair distributed on both sides of the head highlights the broad head. The male's head is heavier and more graceful than the female's. Muzzle: The muzzle is half as short as the head, but with a strong bite, tapering toward the nose. The top line of the skull is parallel to the top line of the muzzle. The blunt end consists of thick, dry lips and a strong lower jaw. The color of the lip is black. Teeth: Straight, well-distributed, complete, white scissors. Teeth are long and large. Nose: The nose is large, broad, and black. White or yellow coats may have brown noses. Eyes: Brown, medium-sized, oval, slightly sloping, with deep-set sockets. Eye margins are black and dry. Ears: Uncropped, set high at the base, triangular, close to the head. The outer edge of the ear must be below the eye. The ears can be cut into a "sheepdog shape". The ears are moved horizontally, close to the head. Neck: The neck is short and powerful, at a 30-40 degree angle to the topline. The length of the neck, from the occiput to the shoulders, must equal the length of the head. Forelimbs: The shoulders must be pulled back at a 100-degree angle to the upper arm. Viewed from the front, the forelegs are straight and well-boned, well spaced apart and parallel to each other. The length of the front legs (from the elbow to the ground) must be equal to half the height at the withers. The glue should be short, stout and slightly sloping when viewed from the side. Body: Caucasian body length slightly greater than withers height. Ribs are well angled down or slightly below the elbows. The quilt ranges from broad, strong, prominent shoulders to strong, broad backs with little inclination. The waist is short and slightly protruding. The rump is long, broad, strong and nearly flat. The lumbar fossa is moderately retracted. The skin is thick and elastic. Hip and Hip: The hind legs are well-boned, with well-angled kneecaps and hocks. The hocks are strong, broad, and angled down. Seen from behind, the back glues are parallel to each other. Viewed from the side, they are perpendicular to the ground. When standing normally, the hind legs are properly separated so that the extension of the wire will reach the ground smoothly after the hock joint. Foot: Forefeet large, oval, arched, firm, with compact toes. The hind feet are similar to the fore feet, but slightly smaller. Dewclaws should be removed, if present, but not the prosthetic feet on the front legs. The tip of the toe can be light or dark in color. Tail: The base of the tail is set high, the tail is continuous, and the root is thick and tapering. The tail extends to the hock joint when resting. The tail is curled at the bottom 1/3. When in motion or excitement, the tail is curled over the back into a sickle or hook. Coat: The Caucasian has a double coat, consisting of a long, coarse outer coat and a dense inner coat of soft, fine hair. The hair on the muzzle, forehead, and front legs should be shorter and smoother. The long hairs on the face and the back of the head make up the Caucasian bear-like facial features. The coat can be of three lengths: long, "very long on the outside to form a long mane" The excessively long hind legs make it look like it is wearing a pair of feathered trousers. The long hair on the body appears long and fluffy. The inner hair is also very long. The mane, leg and tail hairs in the medium length coat are not as long. Short-haired ones will be even shorter, with little or no mane, hind legs and tail hair. This is the least common type of coat. Color: The following colors and markings are acceptable: Agouti dark gray light gray, silver gray, reddish, or yellow with or without white patches. White, cream, light tan, tan or black tan, tan with or without white patches. Striped or white with gray patches. The undercoat is lighter in color. The head often has a distinctive black mask. Most of the tall shackles look with a gray gradient. Other colors can be described as rust, straw, yellow, white, brindle, earthy, spotted and piebald. Height or weight at withers: The smallest adult dog is over 251/2 inches at the withers and over 241/2 inches for females. Anything over 271/4 for males or over 251/2 for females is fine. The weight must be proportional to the height, which will give the dog a balanced and gorgeous appearance. Gait: In the trot, the Caucasian has a smooth, medium stride length that is generally not hurried. The rear body is kept horizontal, the footprint lines of the front and rear legs are approximately parallel, and the front and rear legs are bent freely. The back and waist are well flexed. As the speed increases, the distance between the footprint lines shortens, almost merging into a straight line, and this state is only broken when it runs with large strides. |
