The Welsh Shepherd is otherwise called the Welsh Collie and more sonically - the Welsh Corgi. But we are used to presenting it under the first name. Today we will give a description of the Welsh Shepherd, the photos posted in the article will help to more accurately represent this dog. The breed was bred in the UK, used as a shepherd dog. What else can you tell about her?
Description
The Welsh Shepherd is a small dog, and this helps in its main purpose - grazing and protecting livestock. Miniature makes it easy to slip between the hooves and at the same time remain intact. At the withers, the height of the Welsh Corgi reaches 45 centimeters, and the weight can be an average of 15 kilograms. And the weight of the dog must be tirelessly monitored, as well as nutrition, since the breed is prone to overeating, and hence to obesity.
The color of a doggie can have this:
- black and white;
- pure black;
- sable;
- black and tan;
- red;
- tricolor;
- blue marble.
The hair of the animal is silky, shiny, but can be both short and long. Quality to the touch - both tough and very smooth, soft. The undercoat is of excellent quality, albeit very short. Thanks to this coat, the dogs do not get wet, do not freeze.
The ears of the Welsh Shepherd are erect, pointing up, but it will be ideal if their tips are slightly bent. The paws are longer than the border collie, and the chest is wider. This breed can be called the ancestor of the Scottish Shepherd, as before it looked exactly like that.
Psychological picture
Everyone who thinks about an institution in an animal’s house gets acquainted with a psychological description, especially when it comes to a dog. What about the Welsh Shepherd?
This is a loyal, very smart dog, which is simply made for humans. She understands everything literally from the first words, there is absolutely no aggression towards people in her character. The dog is ideal as an assistant for the protection and grazing of livestock. The Welsh Shepherd is very working, she was created for this, she needs to be constantly busy with something.
It treats children well, gets along with other pets from any age, meets new people with interest, not aggressive, until the owners are in danger.
Conditions of detention
A small dog is ideal for keeping in the yard (a spacious aviary, not a chain), and in the apartment. A lot of space does not take, the main thing is your corner. No matter where you keep the Welsh Shepherd, you must not forget about the need for walking and physical activity - without this, the dog will wither, and its life expectancy will be reduced by several times (under normal conditions and with proper care, these dogs live from 12 to 15 years). Simple care, you need to consistently comb the wool, bathe as necessary, cut nails, brush your ears and teeth. Get a special dog shampoo , toothpaste, or bone.
Loads
The Welsh Shepherd Dog needs constant movement, so it will suit either very active people or those who have children. You need to walk the dog as often as possible and in time as long as possible - at least twice a day for an hour.
The Welsh Shepherd loves to play very much, will not refuse to run, is easy to train, it can be involved in various kinds of competitions. Obligatory exercises for dogs - running with obstacles, a hill, a maze, high jumps and so on.
Welsh Shepherd Dog Reviews
Now this breed is still taken by people for the soul, and not as before - for grazing. There is no negative review about the Welsh Shepherd. They write that this is a cute, kind, very curious and active animal, when it appears in the house, it seems that there is more light. The dog does not let you lose heart, but it does not bother you if you feel that the owner is not in the mood to play or even just talk.
Intelligent breed: does not bark during walks either on people, or on cats, or on other dogs. Walking quietly, not torn from a leash. He performs all commands with pleasure, remembers them the first time.