The Shetland Sheepdog is a very popular dog because of her beauty and willingness to please. She is very trainable and makes a good watch dog. She can be kept in an apartment if she can get frequent long walks. She is generally good with other pets and dogs. She loves older children, especially if she has been raised with them. 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 Shetland Sheepdog is 13 to 16 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 14 to 27 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with women's jackets that specific breed and the Shetland Sheepdog is no exception. Be on the look out for epilepsy, eye problems, skin problems, bleeding disorders and Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness). 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 Shetland Sheepdog has a double coat. The inner coat is short, furry and thick. The outer coat is straight, long, harsh hair. She should be brushed regularly. 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 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 Shetland Sheepdog can live between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
*History. The Shetland Sheepdog is from Great Britain where they were used to guard and herd sheep. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1911.
Some Registries:
*American Shetland Sheepdog Association
*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: 4 to 6 Shetland Sheepdog puppies
Category: Herding
Terms To Describe: Loyal, responsive, affectionate, intelligent,
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
They keep themselves clean.
Makes a good watch dog.
Very popular breed.
Eager to please.
Very trainable.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Makes a poor guard dog.
Sheds heavily.
Can be a barker.
*Other Names Known By: Sheltie,
*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.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Shetland Sheepdog Puppy And Dog Information
Grooming And Caring for Your Maltese Dog
Maltese dogs are not only beautiful but are lovable and kind natured dogs. As a member of the toy breed, they are small in stature and don't get much bigger than 6 pounds. Most of their bulk comes in the form of thick white hair. Their coats hang long, flat and silky over the sides of the body and skim the ground.
Taking care of the Maltese coat is the most important part of grooming the breed. Maltese should be brushed and combed a minimum of every other day. Daily brushing, however, is recommended if you want to keep their coat healthy.
The best brush to use is an open-spaced pin brush. Avoid brushes with 'balls' on the pins. Start by lifting up the top layer of hair, spray a light coat of water or a leave in conditioner and brush the bottom half of the coat free. Continue until that layer is tangle-free all the way to the skin and then work up to the top layer of hair. Always make sure to brush the dog's underbelly to prevent matting.
If your Maltese does develop mats, try to work it out gently at first with your fingers. Trying to brush it out first may result in hair loss. You can also try spraying the mat with de-tangler or a coat conditioning oil to loosen the hair.
Gently pull apart the mat with your fingers and the end tooth of a comb as necessary. The most important thing to remember is to go slowly because if you try to remove the mat too hastily, you may end up needing to cut the mat out.
Another important part of taking care of the Maltese coat is regular bathing. Before beginning the bathing process, brush and comb your dog thoroughly to get rid of any dead hair and knots. If there are any mats present, they must be taken care of first because water will only tighten the knot.
Once you've prepared your dog, clean the dog's ears and then place a small ball of cotton inside. This will help prevent any water from entering the ear canal and causing an infection. Make sure to have all of your necessary equipment ready before beginning the bath and have plenty of towels within reach.
Begin the bathing by getting your dog wet to the skin and then applying a quality, tear-free shampoo along the back, each leg and under the tail of your Maltese. Start lathering your dog and work from the back to front. Rinse the coat and then shampoo again.
After you've rinsed the second time, make sure to wash your Maltese's face carefully with a washcloth. Rise a third time over the dog's face and body to make sure all traces of soap are go women's jackets ne. Any leftover residue will irritate the dog's skin so this is a very important step.
Many Maltese owners like to use conditioner on their dog's coat. A special type of conditioner called a 'coat handler' works as a leave in conditioner, detangler and fragrance all in one.
Work the conditioner or coat handler through the dog's hair and then squeeze excess water from the coat. Pay close attention to the ears, tail and legs when removing water. Then you can start drying with towels. Once your dog is at the damp-dry state you can begin to blow-dry. After blow-drying, you can comb out the dog's hair to make it smooth. Wash your Maltese no more than once a week for a healthy coat.
Friday, August 31, 2012
TARTA DE CUMPLEAÑOS TEMÁTICA
Tarta de chocolate con cobertura de ganache de chocolate y fondant.
Ni que decir tiene que estaba riquísima, porque a veces no hace falta realizar cosas increíblemente elaboradas para sorprender a quienes más queremos.
Te quiero cariño, felicidades de nuevo.
Coral Jumpsuit
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Vintage, Makes it Unique
Photos by Raúl
blouse VINTAGE via Luna de Marte, pants VINTAGE via Your Vintage Closet, belt VINTAGEvia Torreillinoise, earrings&bracelet VINTAGE, shoes UTERQÜE, bag ZARA
The post title says it all, the look becomes unique when is based in unique pieces. May have similar, but not identical, that's Vintage!
I leave you with these pictures and hope you like them! in a few hours, I will be officially on vacation!
Enjoy the weekend!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Lovecrimes
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Yellow
Julio ha empezado como una nueva etapa de mi vida. Y qué etapa!!! No puedo estar más feliz...
Y es que hay veces que estás tan pendiente del pasado y todas las cosas que perdiste que no te das cuenta que hay cosas que están deseando entrar a tu vida y hacértela más agradable....
