English Shepherd Breed description: Character & Co
| Alternate Name | English Shepherd Dog, Farm Collie |
| Origin | UK |
| Life expectancy | 12 - 13 years |
| Care requirements | high-maintenance |
| Activity level | high |
| FCI group | not recognised |
| AKC group | not recognised |
| KC group | not recognised |
Character
Usage
Origin
Breed-typical diseases of the Shepherd from England
The hereditary disease "MDR1-defect", which is typical for Collies, also occurs occasionally in the English Shepard. This is a disorder in the glycoprotein metabolism. This is only dangerous if certain drugs are administered. In the worst case these can cause a life-threatening shock. There is a genetic test for the disease, which can be carried out before medication.
Breeding, acquisition and keeping of the English Shepard
Before you get a herding dog, you should think carefully whether you can cope with the working zeal of such an animal. For the city apartment and twice daily walk this dog is absolutely not suitable.
If it has nevertheless aroused your interest, you will have to look for something. The English Shepard is very rare in the German speaking countries.
The prices can be very different. As it is not an official breed in Germany, breeders are free to set their own prices.
Appearance and coat of the English Shepard
It looks like a typical mixture of Collie and Border Collie. In some breeding lines, one or the other heritage comes through more.
The coat is medium long to long, very soft and with a silky sheen in well groomed animals. Colors noted in the breed standard are black and white, black, tan mixes, tricolor, sable, or red and white.
Overall, this dog is an athletic appearance with a very straight topline. The legs are high, slender and muscular at the upper base. The long tail is well furnished with hair and hangs loosely down the body with a slight curve.
- resembles either the Collie or the Border Collie
- in many bright colours
- sporty appearance
- medium to long coat
Size, weight and life expectancy of the English Shepard
- shoulder height males 48 to 58 cm
- shoulder height bitches 45,7 to 56 cm
- Weight males 20 to 27 kg
- Weight bitches 18 to 22 kg
- Life expectancy 12 years and more
| Fur length | long |
| Fur | flat coated |
| Ear shape | Tilt-ear |
| Tail | fanned |
| Anatomy | slim |
| Size | 44 - 55 cm |
| Weight | 18 - 23 kg |
| Size | 46 - 58 cm |
| Weight | 21 - 28 kg |
| Suitable For | - |
Colors
Other medium dogs
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