The Scottish Sheepdog is loved by many pet lovers for its petite and beautiful appearance. It has an unshakable position in the pet industry and is also a star dog among pet dogs because it also has an empathetic spirit. If we want to raise a Scottish Shepherd, how should we select an elegant and healthy dog?

Scottish Sheepdog

Purchasing Points: Male dogs that are more than one year old have two testicles; lack the unique character of the Scottish Shepherd; more than 5 missing teeth; extreme malocclusion of the teeth, especially protruding jaw; single testicle ; The head has obvious defects; the coat has obvious curls; the tail is rolled toward the back when walking; erect ears and floppy ears that are less than 3/4 are purchased with caution.

1. Before purchasing a puppy, it is best for first-time owners to refer to the introduction to the Scottish Sheepdog to have a preliminary understanding of the dog's appearance and internal characteristics, so that they can have a good idea when purchasing.

2. Puppies should not be too young or too old. It is most appropriate to choose a puppy that is 2-3 months old. This way, puppies of one month old are easier to train.

3. You must choose a healthy puppy that is full of energy, bright eyes, beautiful in appearance, and free from any disease. Never choose the smallest dog in the litter. This kind of dog will be difficult to raise well in the future due to congenital deficiencies.

4. Choose a body shape that basically meets the characteristics of this breed. The specific requirements are as follows:

①The skull is flat, the head is wedge-shaped, the snout is not pointed, the nose is black, and the incisors bite like a scissors.

②The ears are small and the eyes are small, both of which are dark chestnut brown. Eyes, nose, mouth, ears, PP, etc. should be clean and free of dirt. The tongue should be brightly colored and there should be no residual saliva in the puppy's mouth.

③The chest is deep and the back is strong, with a lion-shaped back. Don't bend your back. A dog that bends back is very unhealthy, or at least it has bugs.

④The limbs are straight and strong, the feet are oval, and the hock joints are low.

⑤The tail root is low, with long hair like a flag. It hangs down normally but can rise when excited. Tail clipping is not allowed. Even if you pick up the dog, the tail cannot be tucked.

⑥ It has a double coat: the upper layer of hair is long and thick; the lower layer of hair is soft and fine, and the chest and neck are richly feathered.

⑦The coat color should be light yellow, black and white, blue gray and a mixture of black, gray and white. The fetal hair on the puppies should be even and the colors should be bright and distinct to prove that the dogs are healthy;.

⑧Good at running, light gait, flexible, agile and free. The body shape and walking posture should show no signs of adverse effects. The neck and limbs are straight. Whether the activity is sensitive and whether the spirit is listless.

⑨ Whether the body is relatively strong and not too weak.

5. When confirming the purchase, be sure toAsk the seller for the pedigree certificate and relevant technical information of the dog breed, because these certificates and information have important reference value for future breeding management and participation in breeding. If you understand the paternal and maternal bloodlines of the object you are purchasing, you can avoid inbreeding during breeding to avoid breeding inferior dogs. In addition, vaccination certificates and transfer certificates signed by the buyer and seller should also be requested. There were no skin abnormalities under the lanugo. Then call the Scottish Sheepdog or whistle to see if there is a reaction. If there is a reaction, it means that the dog is more sensitive and at least has no problem with its hearing. Then feed it a few things and see if it eats them all.

Many dog ​​dealers don’t feed the dogs before selling them, so that when someone chooses them, they will take out the food and the dogs will be very active. Observe for a while, it is best to see the dog urinate and defecate, especially the stool should not be loose (except those who are not weaned). The last step is to ask the owner whether he has had any injections, where he usually sleeps, what he eats, etc. Usually dog ​​dealers will not give injections to dogs. Because the cost is too high. But dog dealers will say that they have been beaten, so don’t believe it. Usually dog ​​dealers only give the dog a shot of serum after purchasing the product (and it is domestically produced, about 8-10 yuan), so that even if the dog is unhealthy, it will not show up in the short term.