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[erdog3]

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[ChandraRae]

General: Small, long haired, working dog of great beauty, free from cloddiness and coarseness. Outline symmetrical so that no part appears out of proportion to whole. Abundant coat, mane and frill, shapeliness of head and sweetness of expression combine to present the ideal.


Characteristics: Alert, gentle, intelligent, strong and active.


Temperament: Affectionate and responsive to his owner, reserved towards strangers, occasionally nervous.


History: Sometime around 900 A.D., the islands off the coast of Scotland were colonized by Norse people who brought with them the ancestors of the Shetland Sheepdog. These ancestors were Spitz-type dogs, probably similar in type to today's Iceland Dog and the Swedish Vallhund. Over time, the Shetland islanders developed a small, highly intelligent dog, capable of herding with little or no supervision. The island's harsh climate required a hardy, small dog with a thick, weather-resistant coat. In the 15th century, Shetland became part of Scotland and began importing sheep from the mainland. The Scottish Collie, then slightly smaller than today's breed, was crossed with the Shetland dogs to give the island breed a more distinct Collie-like appearance. Today, the Shetland Sheepdog is a popular companion and working dog, excelling at all events requiring intelligence and agility.


Origin: Scotland


Utilization: Herding, sport (agility)



Classification: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs


Size: Medium


Height: Dogs 37 cm (14.½ ins) at withers. ******* 35.5 cm (14 ins) at withers.


Weight: On average 22 pounds


Grooming: Moderate


Excercise: Moderate


Activity: High


Locality: Town


Health: Fair, can be prone to hip dysplasia


Life span: Varies (as long as 17 years in my experience)


Litter size: Varies


Good with children: Yes


Good with dogs: Yes


Good with other pets: Yes

[Adrienne]

I love my mom's Caucasion Ovcharka. There is so much information on the breed that I have included a link to an excellent website. The pictures posted are both of Katya, one at five months and the other at nine.




Here is the link http://www.flockguard.org/caucasian.htm
Anyone who is interested in the different rare breeds should really check these guys out. They are very impressive!!

Adrienne

[Ken Nielsen]

English Springer Spaniel - Sporting Dog


General Appearance:

The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting dog, with a compact body and a docked tail. Coat is moderately long (Field Bred has a shorter coat,) with feathering on legs, ears, chest and brisket (not as much feathering on the Field Bred Springers.) Pendulous ears, soft gentle expression, sturdy build and friendly wagging tail proclaim the English Springer Spaniel unmistakably a member of the ancient family of Spaniels. Above all a well-proportioned dog, free from exaggeration, nicely balanced in every part. Carriage is proud and upstanding, body deep, legs strong and muscular, with enough length to carry them with ease. Taken as a whole, the English Springer Spaniel suggests power, endurance and agility. They look the part of a dog that can go, and keep going, under difficult hunting conditions. At their best, they are endowed with style, symmetry, balance and enthusiasm, and are every inch a sporting dog of distinct spaniel character, combining beauty and utility.


Temperament:

The typical Springer is friendly, eager to please, quick to learn and willing to obey.


Did You Know:

In 1902 the Kennel Club of England recognized the English Springer Spaniel as a distinct breed. In the 1800 the American Spaniel Club was founded. In 1924 the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association was formed and the breed became more well known.


Link To A Great Field Bred English Springer Spaniel site:

http://www.spanieljournal.com/

[Toolalla]

The German Coolie (also Known as Australian Koolie) - Herding Dog

The German Coolie is an attractive working dog with boundless energy. He is intelligent and affectionate and always eager to please. Coolies are loyal and once the bond between dog and owner is formed, it’s life-long. The breed is well known for its dedication to stock work as well as its skill in agility and other obedience sports. The Coolie is also making a name for it’s self in television, Pets as Therapy and as companion dogs.

[eXile]

General Appearance
The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled, dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show ring; and the temperament to be a family companion. Physical features and mental characteristics should denote a dog bred to perform as an efficient Retriever of game with a stable temperament suitable for a variety of pursuits beyond the hunting environment.




The most distinguishing characteristics of the Labrador Retriever are its short, dense, weather resistant coat; an "otter" tail; a clean-cut head with broad back skull and moderate stop; powerful jaws; and its "kind," friendly eyes, expressing character, intelligence and good temperament.

Above all, a Labrador Retriever must be well balanced, enabling it to move in the show ring or work in the field with little or no effort. The typical Labrador possesses style and quality without over refinement, and substance without lumber or cloddiness. The Labrador is bred primarily as a working gun dog; structure and soundness are of great importance.

Temperament
True Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as the "otter" tail. The ideal disposition is one of a kindly, outgoing, tractable nature; eager to please and non-aggressive towards man or animal. The Labrador has much that appeals to people; his gentle ways, intelligence and adaptability make him an ideal dog. Aggressiveness towards humans or other animals, or any evidence of shyness in an adult should be severely penalized.

[LAP Chis]

The World's smallest breed. Size should be approximately 2-6 pounds, and 5-8 inches in height at the shoulder. Any color is acceptable. There are 2 coat types: The smoothcoat should have a soft texture, close and glossy, with or without an undercoat. The longcoat should have a soft texture, undercoat is preferred, can lie flat or wavy.
The head should be well rounded (apple-dome) with or without the molera. The molera is a breed trait. The facial expression should be saucy, and the eyes should be full and round, but not protruding, and should be well set apart. The muzzle should be moderately short and slightly pointed.
Movement should be swift and graceful with a good reach in front that is equivelant to the rear drive. The ideal temperament is terrier-like with alertness.
Chihuahuas are protective and very alert, and tend to be a one-family dog. They are usually shy or wary of strangers.

[weezyNollie]

Appearance:
The Border Collie is a well balanced, medium-sized dog of athletic appearance, displaying style and agility in equal measure with soundness and strength. Its hard, muscular body conveys the impression of effortless movement and endless endurance. The Border Collie is extremely intelligent, with its keen, alert expression being a very important characteristic of the breed. Any aspect of structure or temperament that would impede the dog's ability to function as a herding dog should be severely faulted. The Border Collie is, and should remain, a natural and unspoiled true working sheep dog whose conformation is described herein.

Size:
The height at the withers varies from 19" to 22" for males, 18" to 21" for females. Weight ranges from 22-55 lbs.

Coat:
Two varieties are permissible, both having close-fitting, dense, weather resistant double coats with the top coat either straight or wavy and coarser in texture than the undercoat which is soft, short and dense. The rough variety is medium in length without being excessive. Forelegs, haunches, chest and underside are feathered and the coat on face, ears, feet, fronts of legs is short and smooth. The smooth variety is short over entire body, is usually coarser in texture than the rough variety and may have slight feathering on forelegs, haunches, chest and ruff. Neither coat type is preferred over the other. Seasonal shedding is normal. The Border Collie's purpose as an actively working herding dog shall be clearly evident in its presentation.

Color:
The Border Collie appears in all colors or combination of colors and/or markings. Solid color, bi-color, tri-color, merle and sable dogs (that's MY WEEZY! ) are to be judged equally with no one color or pattern preferred over another. White markings may be clear white or ticked to any degree. Random white patches on the body and head are permissible but should not predominate. Color and markings are always secondary to physical evaluation and gait.

Temperament:
The Border Collie is energetic, intelligent, keen, alert, and responsive. An intense worker of great tractability, it is affectionate towards friends but may be sensibly reserved towards strangers. When approached, the Border Collie should stand its ground. It should be alert and interested, never showing fear, dullness or resentment.

Origin:
UK

Utilization:
Primarily herding! Also found in agility and flyball sports.

Activity Level:
High!!

Life Span:
Range of 13-16+

Good with children/pets/others:
Typically depends on the dog, and the dogs use. Household BC's typically are very friendly with children and other dogs. However, working dogs tend to be more aggressive towards other animals and some strangers or children. They see them as herding obstacles.

Health:
Good. (Especially from working at a vet clinic, this breed is rarely seen or commonly diagnosed with any disorders/diseases)

Classfication:
Herding