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The dog bobtail it was born in the west of England, during the 19th century, when it was used as a sheepdog for its great abilities. Its origin is unknown although sources claim that it has its origin in the ancient Ovcharka breed, with the Bearded collie, the Deerhound and the Poodle. After a first appearance at an exhibition, in 1880 the Bobtail breed was recognized at the Kennel Club. Learn more about this breed below at PeritoAnimal.
Source- Europe
- UK
- Rustic
- muscular
- long ears
- toy
- Small
- Medium
- Great
- Giant
- 15-35
- 35-45
- 45-55
- 55-70
- 70-80
- more than 80
- 1-3
- 3-10
- 10-25
- 25-45
- 45-100
- Low
- Average
- High
- Sociable
- very faithful
- Intelligent
- Active
- Tender
- Kids
- Houses
- hiking
- Shepherd
- harness
- Cold
- Warm
- Moderate
- Long
Physical appearance
Long ago he was known as a former English pastor, a big muscled dog. It stands out for its coat of gray, blue and white tones although we usually see it in two tones. As the years go by, the Bobtail's fur becomes longer, stiffer and denser which makes it need constant care.
We could define your look like sweet and lovely, although its size makes it a giant toy. Males measure up to 61 centimeters to the cross and females about 55 centimeters. The weight is between 30 and 35 kg. Its body is compact, large and square that ends in a short tail that is most often of natural origin. There are also breeders who dock its tail, something illegal in many countries.
Character
Bobtail's personality let anyone delighted, since most people refer to him as "a very human dog" for the trust, affection and empathy they feel when they meet this breed. In England it is known as the nanni-dog because it is a patient, kind dog, which many parents usually trust when playing with children.
Behavior
In general, we are talking about a very kind dog that will behave very well with children and adults paying special attention to their family members who follow and show their affection. It also tends to get along well with other pets we might have around the house.
care
This dog has two very important needs that we must fulfill if we want to be a happy dog with us.
For starters, we should know that Bobtail need a big dose of exercise and tours, so it is ideal for people who practice different types of sports with their animals or who are willing to take walks and excursions. You should be aware that this puppy needs at least 3 walks a day combined with some exercise, something that will help keep his muscles strong and healthy.
It is very important to pay attention to your need for exercise, otherwise it will be very harmful to the Bobtail and can lead to serious problems of stress and frustration. A well-exercised Bobtail will be able to adapt even to living in an apartment, whenever we have time to dedicate to it and a temperature in it that is stable and cool, as the Bobtail cannot withstand extreme heat.
Another thing that should be clear is the dedication you must give to your fur so that it stays beautiful, healthy and free from knots. brush it everyday it should be one of your everyday tasks. In addition, once you have a long and knotty hair, you should be aware that you should take it to a canine beauty center or learn to cut its hair, a task that is ideal for caring and delicate people.
Health
The first problem that we have to mention is the risk of suffering from otitis, since the ears full of hair favor the humidity that could cause an infection. You should also take care of the hair on your face so it doesn't end up in your eyes.
They are also susceptible to hip dysplasia, a common problem in oversized puppies. This disease is degenerative and mainly affects mobility as a cause of joint malformation. Another very similar disease is Wobbler syndrome, which affects puppies by causing hind leg cramps.
Other health problems can be diabetes, deafness or eye disorders (cataracts and retinal atrophy).
And to end the topic of Bobtail health, we have to refer to its predisposition to suffering from a twisted stomach, something we can easily avoid by dividing food into several meals and avoiding exercise before and after eating.
Training
As with all puppies, we must socialize the Bobtail from a puppy so that it respects, knows and begins its training as another member of our family. They are very sympathetic to their family members if they receive cordial, loving, and positive-reinforcement treatment.