<h1>Ancient English Shepherd</h1>
English name: Old English Sheepdog
Aliases: Ancient Shepherd, Truncated Dog, Ancient Shepherd Dog
Original use: cattle herding, sheep herding
Personality characteristics: docile and easy-going, can take care of children, can not tolerate high temperatures, should pay attention to heat protection, because of the very assertive, so need strict training. It is a dog that behaves obediently even when punished, is kind, reliable, trustworthy, and does not show unnecessary neuroticism or aggression.
Height: 56-61 cm
Weight: 25-35 kg
Lifespan: 10-12 years
<h1>Development history:</h1>
The ancient English Shepherd dog is about 200 years old. The first impression of the ancient English Shepherd is that it is a long-haired dog, living like a large plush toy, looking silly and very cute. This dog used to be the right-hand man of the shepherd. In the 19th century, the ancient English Shepherd was widely used in agricultural areas. In 1873, it made its first public appearance at a British exhibition.
<h1>Ancestry</h1>
The English Ancient Shepherd is one of the oldest breeds of sheepdogs in the UK. In the ancient western British countryside, in order to drive livestock to the pasture, farmers raised this astute breed of cattle and sheepdogs. The dog's ancestors include the long-bearded shepherd and various European shepherd pedigrees.
<h1>Coat color characteristics</h1>
The coat is very rich, but not too excessive, making it appear very fat, hard in texture, not straight, but very fluffy. The quality and texture of the hair is more important than the amount of hair alone. Before there is no trimming and seasonal hair removal, the underfoot is waterproof. There is a moderate amount of coat on the ears and the whole head is covered with hair. The neck also has a large amount of coat. There are hairs all around the legs. The hairs on the thighs and buttocks are deeper and longer than those in other areas, forming what is known as a "jacket." Coat color is grey, off-white, blue or brassica with or without white markings (or vice versa).
<h1>Posture characteristics</h1>
Body size: ★★★★ ☆☆
Ease of initial maintenance: ★ ☆☆☆☆☆☆
Exercise demand: ★★★★ ☆☆
Trainability: ★★ ☆☆☆☆☆
Excitement level: ★★ ☆☆☆☆☆
Care needs: ★★★★★ ☆
Noise level: ★ ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Child friendliness: ★★★ ☆☆☆☆
Friendliness to strangers: ★★★★★ ☆
Animal friendliness: ★★★★ ☆☆
Urban adaptability: ★★★★ ☆☆
Hair trimming: ★★★ ☆☆☆☆
Appetite: ★★ ☆☆☆☆☆
Popularity: ★★ ☆☆☆☆☆
<h1>Maintenance</h1>
In the feed, it should contain about 500 grams of meat per day, and then add cereal or rice noodles, cornmeal and other vegetarian feeds of the same amount. The meat should be cooked first, cut into small pieces, mixed with a small amount of water and vegetarian feed (cooked) and fed. Feed must be fresh and hygienic.
Proper balance of proteins, carbohydrates, sugars, fats, vitamins and minerals. The demand for minerals is determined by the genetics of their ancestors based on the substances they ingested in their ancient living environment.
Each feeding should be eaten within 15-25 minutes, and then the trough will be removed, forcing it to develop a good habit of regular feeding. After each meal, wipe away the residual food around the muzzle for it to keep it neat and beautiful.
The ancient English Shepherd loved sports, whether as a guard dog or as a play dog, every day should let it go out for a walk or let it run in the courtyard, preferably once in the morning and once in the evening, 30-40 minutes each time.
<h1>Advantages and disadvantages evaluation</h1>
Gu Mu is a very lover, and it is best to keep it in a big cage when he is not at home, otherwise it will destroy things. Gu Mu's stomach is not very good, it will take a lot of time to bathe them, and Gu Mu will wipe their mouths every time they finish eating and drinking water. People with small strength are best not to walk the dog, basically can't hold it! Likes to pounce on people, likes to take your hand in your mouth, likes to play with dogs smaller than it, and so on.