The short-haired sheepdog originated in England and originated in the 16th century. This medium-sized sheepdog is one of two types of sheepdog breeds. In 1800, there was a description of the short-haired collie, and it was not until 1873 that there was an exact record of the short-haired collie. In 1886, the standard for the Curry was formulated, and it is widely kept in the United States, and many families in the United Kingdom use it as a companion dog.

1. Characteristics of short-haired sheepdogs

(1) Appearance characteristics

Physical characteristics-The shoulder height of the short-haired sheepdog is 51cm-61cm, and the weight is 18kg-29.5kg. Shorthaired Sheepdogs are strong-bodied, with short coats averaging about 1 inch in length, with two coats of back coat, the upper for protection and the lower for dense, waterproof.

HEAD CHARACTERISTICS - The Shorthaired Sheepdog has a relatively long head with a generally wedge-shaped appearance with a stable head. The ears are in a high position, with a wide distance between the ears, and the ears are folded forward. The eyes are small, slightly rounded, and set relatively apart, about the distance between the ears. The bridge of the nose is straight and long, the nose is black, and the nostrils are small. The head is covered with a certain amount of hair, and the coordination between the head and the body is better.

Trunk Features - The Shorthaired Collie has a thick neck, medium length, well blending the head and torso together, with a moderately rich coverage of hair on the neck. Short-haired Sheepdogs have a well-developed front, smooth topline and good body coordination. The front is upright, the chest is deep, and the lumbar muscles are slightly lacking, but have good support. The abdomen is slightly raised, and the rear drive has a forward tilt of about 30 degrees. The tail is short, blends well with the topline, and hangs naturally without curling.

Hair Characteristics - Short-haired Sheepdogs have a double back coat, the upper back coat is a bit harder, and the lower coat has a good thermal insulation effect. The color of the short-haired collie coat is black, brown, gray, white, with markings of the above colors, and there is basically no solid color.

(2) Personality Traits

The Short-haired Collie is a dog with a high IQ and a good personality, and is very sensitive to the surroundings. Things are very friendly, and they are also sensitive dogs. They are well trained and can get along well with other pets dogs. They are good playmates for children. At the same time, the short-haired sheepdog is also absolutely loyal to the owner, and has a good sense of taking the initiative to protect the owner.

Second, the price of short-haired sheepdogs

The price of short-haired sheepdogs ranges from 800 yuan to 3,000 yuan, and there are also purebreds with prices in the tens of thousands For dogs, the price depends on the acceptance of the dog owner. Especially purebred dogs, when buying, go to a guaranteed channel to buy. Sheepdogs are excellent working dogs as well as good watchdogs.