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Happy 4th! If a Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, German Shepherd, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Golden Retriever, West Highland White Terrier, Boxer and Border Terrier are all dog breeds but we simply just see them as Dogs…. Then why do we lable people of color with Gang member, Terrorist among other things? I MEAN IM IRISH AM I EXPECTED TO BE A DRUNK!? Happy 4th!

The Old English Sheepdog is a lovable, even tempered dog. She is more meant for the country as opposed to an apartment. She has plenty of fur to distribute when shedding plus she takes a ton of time for grooming. As a puppy she takes up to two years to mature. She generally gets along well with other pets and children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male Old English Sheepdog is 22 to 24 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 65 to 90 pounds. The female ranges from 20 to 22 inches to the withers and 60 to 90 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Old English Sheepdog is no exception. Be on the look out for Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), cataracts and Immune Mediated Hemolytic Snemia. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

*Grooming. The Old English Sheepdog has a profuse, coarse, shaggy coat. Much time must be scheduled to keep this fine dog brushed regularly. She will need to be professionally groomed occasionally and your groomer needs to train you in her daily or at least several times a week maintenance.

Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian.

Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.

*Life Span. The Old English Sheepdog can live between 12 and 13 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

*History. The Old English Sheepdog comes from Great Britain where they were used to herd cattle and sheep. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1888.

Some Registries:

*Old English Sheepdog Club of America

*UKC United Kennel Club

*NKC National Kennel Club

*CKC Continental Kennel Club

*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.

*AKC American Kennel Club

*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale

*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club

*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain

*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club

*ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 5 to 8 Old English Sheepdog puppies

Category: Herding.

Terms To Describe: Intelligent, adaptable, powerful, shaggy, agile, lovable,

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS

Good watch dog.

Like to hang around the house.

They love children.

More protective then she looks.

*SPECIAL BAD POINTS

Poor guard dog.

Can be stubborn.

Needs good obedience training.

They may try to herd the kids or other animals.

Barks loudly.

Slow learner

Slow to mature from a puppy.

High maintenance grooming.

When she seasonally sheds, she sheds.

*Other Names Known By: Bobtail

*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

Dog training collars aren’t just for dogs needing obedience training. There are also many specialty uses for specific types of collars. One example is the hunting dog training collar. These collars can be a bit more expensive; however they come with additional features and are specifically designed to assist a dog owner during hunting expeditions. Given the design or limited features of traditional training collars, they can be impracticable, either due to beeps that can alert the prey or the very limited range of these collars. To address these issues, hunting dog training collars are excellent choices for dog owners looking to get the most out of their pets during their hunting trips.

One handy feature of these specialty collars can be the multi-dog feature. Many hunters utilize multiple dogs during their hunting trips. In this situation, you would have the painstaking process of using separate systems on each dog and having to use the correct controls to stimulate the correct dog in each situation.

Multi-dog systems can be a valuable tool since they can equip up to six dogs at a time with only a single unit. A simple selector on the unit will allow the owner to select the appropriate dog to receive the stimulation. In addition, further features allow for you to not only select the correct dog, but also the right level of stimulation required based on the action. So if one dog needs a heavy stimulation to get him into line but a second dog only needs a light stimulation, you can easily switch between them.

Most hunting dog training collars are also much higher quality than standard training collars in terms of their transmitters, allowing for greater ranges on the collars. There is nothing worse than having your dog run off and then needing to stimulate the dog, only to find out that he is out of range. This can especially be a problem when hunting, due to the line of sight issue. If you don’t have a clear, unobstructed line of sight between you and the dog, things such as trees, rocks, or elevation will considerably lessen the advertised range on the transmitter. Top-of-the line transmitters have ranges up to two miles, and are very useful for hunting situations.

Another good feature is the beeper system on the collars. Hunting dog training collar systems can be tailored so that they only beep when the dog is within range or only when the dog stops. This can be very useful because you know where the dog is at any time and also when the dog is moving. The ability of the system to be able to detect movement also lessens the chance of alerting the prey.

When you’re out hunting, the last thing you want to happen is to lose track of your dogs or to have them totally misbehave. Hunting dog training collar systems are extremely valuable tools for hunters who need the appropriate device for training their dogs in actual hunting situations. These particular training collars can be a bit more expensive due to the additional features that are included, but are well worth it for hunters who need to get the most out of their dog training collars.

I do not own a lab. I own a german shorthair and a Braque du Bourbonnais (pointing dogs). I hunt upland birds so I decided on pointers. But I grew up with labs. My dad hunted waterfowl a lot and some upland. I remember way back in the day my dad gave me my first 20ga shotgun. I think I was one of the few 10yr olds that owned one and hunted. My dad grew up with labs and stuck to this breed up until recently (his last one died two years ago and he retired hunting and is now enjoying life with mom and traveling the world). Anyway while visiting my parents in CT I found this old VHS tape from 1985. We watched it and although it pertains to labs I found it very interesting. I thought some of you w/hunting labs might also. Its really old and a bit damaged but fun to watch. It brought back memories of High School for me and good ol hunting memories for my dad. Enjoy.

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium sized, shaggy, long coated dog that wants to please. They make excellent watch dogs and guard dogs. They need early obedience training as they are strong willed. They need to be extensively socialized at an early age to get along with pets, other dogs and children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male Polish Lowland Sheepdog is 18 to 20 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 40 to 50 pounds. The female ranges from 17 to 19 inches to the withers and 30 to 40 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is no exception. Be on the look out for cancer, Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (inherited disease of the retina that can cause vision loss and blindness), diabetes, and epilepsy. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

*Grooming. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a double coat. The outer coat is dense, long, straight and shaggy. The inner coat is dense and soft. She should be brushed every few days. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid mats, help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.

Her ears should be checked once a week and be kept clean. If you have her professionally groomed, make sure ear cleaning and inspection is part of the package. No water or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears, and do not try to irrigate the ears. Ear cleaning is too complicated and critical to instruct here. Look for hair growing in the ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seems to be in distress and you suspect an infection, or tumor, consult your veterinarian.

Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.

*Life Span. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog can live between 11 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

*History. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog comes from Poland where they were used as herders. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1999.

Some Registries:

*UKC United Kennel Club

*NKC National Kennel Club

*CKC Continental Kennel Club

*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.

*AKC American Kennel Club

*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale

*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club

*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain

*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club

*ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 2 to 6 Polish Lowland Sheepdog puppies

Category: Herding

Terms To Describe: Confident, stable, loyal, muscular, strong, good memory, desire to please, compatible

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS

She makes a good watch dog.

She makes a good guard dog.

They shed little or none.

*SPECIAL BAD POINTS

Needs a dominant master.

Needs obedience training.

*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

Owning a dog that can carry out antics and is very docile and well trained is a pleasure and delight of every dog owner. Owning a dog that in reality pays attention, hangs on to each word and abides by its master would surely be appreciated and awarded. This would firmly strengthen the bond. What’s more, a dog well trained knows the way to “socialize” properly with people and other dogs.

Dogs are one of the most cherished pets in every part of the world. They are well received in more homes than any other domestic animal ever. Though they are in general affectionate, devoted and faithful, they can be taught to be more compliant. A well trained and well behaved dog is more cherished in any family and is shown more affection and consideration. The times you spent with each other performing antics and teaching equals to a connection that grows deeper each day. You will definitely feel secure in taking your dog just about anyplace, to the park, vacations, beach, if you know that they will be conducting properly.

Getting to Know How your Dog Feels

Though animals are not thought to be as refined mentally as humans are, people can make the change. Dog training permits us to comprehend how the dog experiences and behaves.

Dogs are group animals, they fit in to groups and require a head, and we will be their person in charge. In dog training we will gain knowledge of how to behave like their head and tell them what to do. When we have set up our role as their “pack leader”, the admiration and faithfulness follows next.

But apart from that, our dog is a member of our family, as each member of the family has their part to play, so does the dog. A dog training sitting would let your dog be aware of his or her part and tasks. In getting to know this, every one would be happy to co-exist with one another furnishing a good atmosphere and a strong joyful bond.

Pet owners love to spoil their pets. We purchase countless numbers of dog toys and collars and leashes. One thing we sometimes overlook is the comfort level of our dogs, especially as they grow older. As a responsible dog owner it is important for us to make sure they have a comfy place to sleep by purchasing them a proper dog bed.  When selecting a proper dog bed you have to consider the size and build of your dog. The larger the dog you have, the larger the bed you will need.

With the influx of cheaper dog beds from abroad it is important that you find a large dog bed that is hypo-allergenic and anti-bacterial. Many of the large dog beds coming from overseas are made with harmful chemicals and materials. While they may look appealing because of their low cost, they can actually be dangerous to you and your dog.

Dog beds also come in a number of different shapes as well. Before purchasing a new dog bed you should watch your dog and see what position they sleep in most. This will help your decide what shape of dog bed is proper for your dog.

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