We all know that the ancient English sheepdog is a relatively large pet dog, which gives people a very powerful and difficult to tame flying feeling. In fact, the ancient English Sheepdog is not the kind of dog that has a bad temper and likes to run around and jump around. Its character is calm and docile. I believe that anyone who wants to keep it as a pet will ask, is the ancient English sheepdog easy to keep, and how to keep it better?

Ancient English Sheepdog

As a unique coat breed, the Old English Sheepdog has special nutritional needs Sex is also passed down from generation to generation with its unique coat, huge size and unique temperament. Therefore, it is impossible for us to change its genetic nature to adapt to our feeding methods, and we as breeders can only meet the nutritional needs of the ancient English Sheepdog through our own efforts.

Nutrition requirements for the Ancient English Sheepdog fall into two broad categories:

Category 1: Nutrients similar to those contained in the food their ancestors received. The Ancient English Sheepdog lived on farms in the South West of England and was usually fed lamb and beef, potatoes and a mixture of cereals such as corn, oats and wheat. The nutrients contained in this type of food are more suitable for the digestion of the ancient English Sheepdog and the absorption and utilization of the gland function.

Category 2: Properly balanced protein, carbohydrates, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. The requirements for minerals are based on the ingested substances contained in their ancient living environment, which are determined by the genetics of their ancestors.

Old English Sheepdog breeders can help their pets develop and health if they can keep them with proper nutrition. On the contrary, if the dog is not raised properly, there will be many diseases, such as: dry skin, itchy skin or skin peeling, hair loss, erythema, eczema and other skin diseases. Thyroid, liver, kidney and other diseases. If it can be properly raised and properly matched with the nutrients required by the ancient English Sheepdog, the above lesions caused by the imbalance of nutrition can be avoided. As for the requirements of some trace elements and minerals, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate amount, not the more the better in the traditional concept. Some trace elements or minerals exceeding the requirements will cause certain damage to the pet's organs, or even lesions.

The British Old Shepherd has a large body, so it may be troublesome to clean the dog, but we must pay attention to drying the coat after bathing the dog to avoid catching a cold Cold, the most important thing is to prevent dogs from contracting skin diseases.

The demand for exercise when the ancient English Sheepdog grows up is not too large, so the owner only needs to take them for a walk, so the dog is more troublesome to clean, but it is better to keep of.