Цитат
Бих искала да уточня за тези, които се интересуват от породата Бобтеил, че не само снимката , но и стандарта, който е публикуван под нея не е точен.
Размерите на женското куче са от 56 см нагоре, а за мъжкото -над 59 см.
Очите на Бобтейла не са с цвета на козината / !?!/ - това уточнение е валидно също за Брадато коли , а не за Староанглийската овчарка и т.н./ това не е стандарта на Бобтейл по FCI /
Здравйте,
Ако забележката относно височината при холката се отнася за материала предоставен от мене, не споря. Тази порода е била предмет на моите интереси по времето, когато съм се занимавал с история на отделните породи кучета пазачи и кучета пастири. Ако Ви е направило впечатление, във всички мои материали относно отделни породи, аз наблягам предимно на историята, а не на стандарта.
По-долу помествам стандарта в оригинал. Някои от специалистите на породата може да го преведе.
С уважение,
Николай
Атанасов
FCI Standard No. 16 / 28.11.2003 / GB
Old English Sheepdog
GENERAL APPEARANC:
Strong, square-looking dog of great symmetry and overall soundness. Absolutely free from legginess, profusely coated all over. A thick-set muscular, able-bodied dog with a most intelligent exp
ression. The natural outline should not be artificially changed by scissoring or clipping. Of great stamina, exhibiting a gently rising topline, and a pear- shaped body when viewed from above. The gait has a typical roll when ambling or walking. Bark has a distinctive toned quality.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:
Muzzle measuring approximately half of the total head length. Dog standing lower at withers than loin.
TEMPERAMENT:
A biddable dog of even disposition. Bold, faithful and trustworthy, with no suggestion of nervousness or unprovoked aggression.
HEAD:
In proportion to the size of the body.
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Capacious, rather square. Well arched above eyes.
Stop: Well defined.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Large and black. Nostrils wide.
Muzzle: Strong, square and truncated.
aws/teeth: Teeth strong, large and evenly placed. Scissor bite. : jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Pincer bite tolerated but undesirable.
Eyes: Set well apart. Dark or wall eyes. Two blue eyes acceptable. Light eyes undesirable. Pigmentation on the eye rims preferred.
Ears: Small and carried flat to side of head.
NECK:
Fairly long, strong, arched gracefully.
BODY:
Rather short and compact. Dog standing lower at withers than loin.
Loin: Very sturdy, broad and gently arched.
Chest: Deep, capacious brisket. Ribs well-sprung.
TAIL:
Customarily docked or natural bobtail.
Docked: Customarily completely docked.
Undocked: Unobtrusive. Low set. Never curled or carried over back, with no kink evident. Well feathered with abundant hard-textured coat.
LIMBS:
FOREQUARTERS: Forelegs perfectly straight, with plenty of bone, holding body well from ground.
Shoulders: Should be well laid back, being narrower at the point of withers than at the point of shoulder. Loaded shoulders undesirable.
Elbows: Fitting close to brisket.
HINDQUARTERS: Quarters well covered, round and muscular.
Stifle: Well turned.
Second thigh: Long and well developed.
Hocks: Set low. From the rear, the hocks should be quite straight.
FEET: Turning neither in nor out. Small, round and tight. Toes well arched. Pads thick and hard. Dew claws should be removed.
GAIT/ MOVEMENT:
When walking, exhibits a bear-like roll from the rear. When trotting, shows effortless extension and strong driving rear action, with legs moving straight along line of travel. Very elastic at the gallop. At slow speeds, some dogs may tend to pace. When moving, the head carriage may adopt a naturally lower position.
COAT:
HAIR: Profuse, of good harsh texture, not straight, but shaggy and free from curl. Undercoat of waterproof pile. Head and skull well covered with hair, ears moderately coated, neck well coated, forelegs well coated all round, hindquarters more heavily coated than rest of body. Quality, texture and profusion to be considered above mere length.
COLOUR: Any shade of grey, grizzle or blue. Body and hindquarters of solid colour with or without white socks, White patches in the solid area to be discouraged. Head, neck, forequarters and under belly to be white or without markings. Any shade of brown undesirable.
SIZE:
Dogs 61 cm (24 inches) and upwards.
Bitches 56 cm (22 inches) and upwards.
Type and symmetry of greatest importance, and on no account to be sacrified to size alone.
FAULTS:
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
NB: Male animals must have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
Pronunciation
Old English Sheepdog
Description
The Old English Sheepdog is a large, squarely proportioned, agile dog with a profuse shaggy coat. The body is stocky, well-balanced and muscular. The topline slopes upward from the withers to the loin. This unusual topline is an important breed characteristic. The brisket is very deep and the chest broad. The forelegs are straight with small, round feet pointing directly forward. The large, rather square head is covered with hair and has a well-defined stop. The small ears lie flat. The dog may have blue or brown eyes, or one of each color. The nose is large and black. The teeth should meet in a level or tight scissors bite. This breed is either born tailless (as the name Bobtail implies) or the tail is completely amputated. The Old English Sheepdog has a long double coat with coarse guard hair and a soft downy undercoat, which insulates the dog. The accepted coat colors are blue, gray, blue gray or blue merle, often with white markings. Sometimes white is the predominate color with markings of the above listed darker colors. This breed has a rolling, bear-like gait and a distinctive low-pitched, loud-ringing bark.
Temperament
Several generations ago, the breed was described as fierce and untrustworthy, but their characteristics have long since disappeared. The Old English Sheepdog is a gentle, loving and lovable teddy bear. Even-tempered and adaptable. They are friendly, intelligent, faithful and protective. It has a strong herding instinct and may try to herd the family, especially the small children, by bumping, not nipping, but is otherwise excellent with them. Wanting to play more then anything else. The Old English Sheepdog likes to stick close to home; they make good couch potatoes! It is very much part of the family but also wants some time alone. They can be strong- willed, so this breed needs firm training. The Old English Sheepdog is very good at herding and taking instructions, but tend to anticipate commands or do it their own way if they think their way is better. Motivational methods work best. The bark of the Old English Sheepdog sounds like a cracked bell. This breed remains "young" and active for many years, then suddenly becomes old. The Old English Sheepdog makes a fine family companion, because he loves children.
Height, Weight
Height: Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Bitches 20-22 inches (51 cm)
Weight: Dogs from 65 pounds (29 kg) Bitches from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Some can grow to over 100 pounds (45 kg.)
Health Problems
It is generally healthy although it is sometimes prone to hip dysplasia and cataracts.
Living Conditions
The Old English Sheepdog will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.
Exercise
These dogs were developed for hard work and love a good run.
Life Expectancy
About 10-12 years
Grooming
The coarse, longhaired coat needs constant care to keep it in top condition. Unless it is combed and brushed right through to the dense, water-proof undercoat at least three times per week, it will become matted and the dog may develop skin problems to be plagued by parasites. Clip out any tangles carefully so as not to nick the skin. A grooming table will make the whole job easier. If the dog is not being shown, the coat can be professionally machine-clipped every two months or so, about one inch all the way around. In former times these dogs were shorn along with sheep. Trim around the eyes and rear- end with blunt-nosed scissors. This breed is a seasonally heavy shedder - usually in the spring (April -May).
Origin
There are a few theories about the origin of the Old English Sheepdog. One is that it is related to the Barbone and the Deerhound. The second, that it is related to the Briard and the Bergamasco. And the third theory is that the breed is descended form a hairy Russian dog called the 'Owtchar' that was brought to Great Britain on ships from the Baltic. It also may have been created through crosses between Bearded Collies and animals brought to England from Russia, the Baltics, or France. The Old English Sheepdog was developed in England's West Country by farmers who needed an agile cattle driver and sheep herder to take their animals to market. By the 19th century, the breed was widely used in agricultural areas. Sometimes called "Bobtail," the Old English Sheepdog's tail was customarily docked in the 18th century as a way of identifying tax-exempt herding dogs. Farmers sheared their dogs each spring when they sheared the sheep, and then used the dogs' hair to make warm blankets and clothing. Some of the Old English Sheepdog's talents include: retrieving, herding and watchdogging. The Old English Sheepdog is a fine herding dog, but he has also been used for reindeer herding because he tolerates cold weather so well. It was first shown in Britain in 1873.
Group
Herding, AKC Herding
Recognition
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI