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Introduction of an Old English Sheepdog in a competition for dogs
An Old English Sheepdog is a breed that has a regal presence in any place He goes. The breed does well in conformation events and really stands out among the other races. The dog has a strong and stable body that is square shaped. Although the dog has a structure muscle and a thick layer, are deceptively agile and physically adept. True to the breed, the Old English Shepherd should exhibit qualities typical of an assistant pastor and have an even temperament. The bark of the dog is long and deep with the ring as the seal broken.
The ears of an Old English Sheepdog is medium-sized enterprises and map on the side of the head. The skull is large and square, with orbital ridges that are curved and well defined. The entire head of the dog is covered with long hair and jaw is long, unmarked and square. The nose of an Old English sheepdog is black and very large. The teeth should be in a level, scissor bite and the dog has a long neck arched gracefully. The topline of the dog is higher on the back in front and not show any sign of weakness. The dog has a compact body, short, which is wider at the rear, the backs also have a gentle arc.
Males of the race should be 22 inches in height, while that females are smaller and standing about 20 inches. The height of the dog must be equal to the same length, and the dog must have a good amount of muscle and bone. Show the judges will be particularly aware of the dogs proportion and balance, rather than the overall dimensions. The dog must have an expression that hides the intelligence and eyes must be blue or brown dogs with one blue and one brown eye are also allowed in the competition show. If the dog's eyes are blue, judges prefer a light blue or steel gray, whereas if the eyes are brown should be dark. Yellow eyes have seen also in the dog, although not preferable and could lead to penalties.
The tail of an Old English sheepdog should be fully engaged, leaving rolled. Some dogs have a natural short tail. The shoulders of the dog should be relaxed and narrow, with straight front legs, the distance between shoulder and elbow should be the same as distance from the elbow to the ground. One of the main characteristics of the breed is the thick coat, which should not make the dog appears overweight or obese, but rather soft and hairy not straight, not curly. Hair should be a rough texture and a soft or flat coat would be cause for penalty. Dogs also have a waterproof layer and cut only one owner can make is in the feet and the rear, and only for hygiene purposes. The coat of an Old English Sheepdog can be colored in gray (Any color), blue, blue merle, gray and may or may not have white spots. Sometimes the dog can be seen in colors of brown or beige in the quarter and these would not be desirable.
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This article was written by John Jackson and has been contributed by http://www.greatdogsite.com. For more information on the Old English Sheepdog, please visit our page http://www.greatdogsite.com/breeds/details/Old_English_Sheepdog/.
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