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Welsh Sheepdog Champions
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Pronunciation:
welsh sheep-dawg
Breed Description:
The Welsh Sheedpdog breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should have the appearance of an athletic and sturdy herding dog. They should be well-proportioned with a level topline and a body that is slightly longer than they are tall. The head should be wedge-shaped and the ears should be either pricked or folded forward.
The coat of the Welsh Sheepdog can either be smooth or rough and they can range in length. The color of the coat can be black, roan, blue merle, black and tan and red. They can be solid in color or they can have white markings.
Temperament:
The Welsh Sheepdog breed of dog is an intelligent and energetic dog that is a true working breed. They love to have something to do and can become a little destructive when they don't. If they are given an ample amount of tasks, the Welsh Sheepdog is an affectionate and cheerful companion. They are constantly alert and are usually excellent watch dogs. The breed is very easy to train, with proper guidance, and will wow just about anyone with their abilities. They do need a strong owner who will set firm rule in order to be confident in their home, so they aren't a breed for everyone. The Welsh Sheepdog usually does well with other animals and they can be exceptional with children. The only downside is the breed is prone to "herding" everything and everyone in their home.
Height:
The average height for a Welsh Sheepdog is between 35 to 44 pounds.
Weight:
The average weight for a Welsh Sheepdog is between 17 and 18 inches.
Health Problems:
The Welsh Sheepdog breed of dog is considered to be a healthy breed and do not have any known health problems at this time, however, they may be susceptible to Canine cyclic neutropenia and drug sensitivity, which affects many Collie breeds.
Living Conditions:
The Welsh Sheepdog breed of dog is an active breed that is not recommended for apartments. They really need room to run and while they can do well in urban settings, the ideal living condition is a home with a very large yard or acreage.
Exercise:
The Welsh Sheepdog breed of dog is a very energetic breed and require at least 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day. They do have excess stores of energy and if they are not properly exercised they can become very destructive. Welsh Sheepdog make excellent jogging companions. Regardless of exercise, this is a breed that is happiest when they have something to do.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
Grooming requirements for the Welsh Sheepdog are minimal:, brush occasionally and bathe when necessary. The Welsh Sheepdog is an average shedder.
Origin:
The origins of the Welsh Sheepdog is unknown, however, it is believed that they were developed in Wales in the mid to late 1800s. The breed is believed to have been developed by crossing the Old Welsh Grey, the Sable Hillman, Scottish Collies and the Black and Tan Sheepdog, although it is not completely clear. We do know that the breed was used for herding livestock and while they are not accepted by the AKC, they have been accepted by a number of registries and an official breed club was formed in 1997. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
