Flanders Livestock Dog (Definite Introduction)
The ideal shoulder height of the Flanders Livestock Dog should be 24.5 inches to 27.5 inches for male dogs; about 23.5 to 26.5 inches for female dogs. Shoulders greater than or less than this ratio are considered serious disadvantages in both sexes. Ratio: Body length (distance from shoulder blades to hip) divided by shoulder height. Dogs that are too long are a fault and will be severely punished.
Morphological characteristics
Physique: Strong structure, strong bones, well developed muscles, no signs of heaviness or clumsiness.
Head
The proportions of the head give people a profound impression, especially the beard and mustache. Excellent ratio to body and body structure. Expression: Bold and warning. Eyes: Neither protruding nor recessed within the eye sockets. Oval shape, viewed from the side, the axis lies horizontally. The color of the eyes is dark brown, and the color of the eye circles is black. There is no lack of pigment, and the nictitating membrane appears hazy. Yellow or light-colored eyes are serious faults, as are wearing them, squinting eyes, or having a glaring complexion. Ears: set high and broad. If the ears are cropped, the appearance should be triangular and the size should be in proportion to the head. The medial corner is in a straight line with the lateral corner of the eye. Ears that are too short or too close together are serious faults. Skull: Very well developed and flat, with width slightly less than length. Viewed from the side, the surface line of the skull and the surface line of the muzzle are parallel to each other. The distance between the two ears is wide, and the groove at the front is dimly visible. Stop: Because of the erect eyebrows, the stop is more obvious than the body. The ratio of the length of the skull to the length of the breath should be: 3/2. Tone: Broad, rich, full, gradually tapering toward the nose but not truncated or too pointed. A slight, truncated tone is a fault. Nose: large, black, very well developed, with round edges and wide nostrils. Brown, pink or stained noses are serious faults. Cheeks are flat and crooked, lips are dry (no loose skin) and close fitting. The left and right jaws are powerful and very long. Teeth: Strong, white and strong, scissors bite. An overbite with the upper jaw or an overbite with the lower jaw are serious faults.
Neck
Rich and muscular, gradually broadening toward the shoulders. Looking from the side,The neck is gently arched and held up proudly. Short, fat neck under fault. No fat.
Back: Short, broad, muscular, with level topline. The back is weak and agile, but shows no sign of weakness. Body or trunk: Powerful, broad and short, with chest broad and deep to the elbows. Ribs deep and well sprung. The first rib is slightly curved, and the remaining ribs are well sprung and sloping back, giving precise depth to the chest. Ribs that are flat or have flat sides are a serious fault.
Waist or waist: wide, short and muscular, not loose. The abdomen is lifted very slightly. The topline spreads imperceptibly to the curve of the hips, which is particularly wide. A sunken or skewed buttocks is a serious defect.
Tail: dock the tail and keep 2 to 3 tail vertebrae. The seat is high and in line with the tail vertebrae. It is better to hold it high when clearing. If a gifted tailless dog is not a disadvantage.
Forequarters
The bones are strong, the muscles well developed and straight. The shoulder blades are quite long, well muscled but not shoulder-resistant, and the shoulders are well laid back. The length of the scapula is approximately the same as the length of the upper arm. When standing, the resulting angle is slightly greater than 90 degrees. Steep shoulder blades are a fault. Elbows: close to body and parallel to each other. Elbows that are too close or too far away from the body are both faults. Viewed from all sides or from the back, the forearms are straight (perfect), parallel to each other and straight to the ground. The muscles are well developed and the bones are strong. Ability: In line with the forearm, the bones are strong. Pasterns: Fairly short, slightly skewed. Dewclaws may be removed. The front and rear paws are round and close, neither turning outward nor inward; the toes are close and rounded; the toenails are black and rich; the pads are rich, crisp and hard.
Hindquarters
Strong and muscular, with long and powerful thighs. Viewed from the front or back, they are parallel to the forelimbs. Legs: Of medium length, well muscled, neither too straight nor too sloping. The back knee joint angle is appropriate. Hock: Rich, close to the earth. When standing and viewed from the back, the hocks are straight and parallel to each other. When exercising, they can neither turn outward nor bend inward. There is a slight angle at the hock joint. Sickle legs or cow legs are serious faults. Metatarsals: Strong and slanted, rounded, straight to the ground when standing. If a genius has dewclaws, they must be removed. The claws are connected with the forelimbs.
Coat
A messy, double coat that can withstand hard work in a variety of harsh weather conditions. The outer coat is rough and messy; the inner undercoat is fine, soft and deep. The coat may be trimmed slightly to extend beyond the raw surface. Over-pruning that would damage its natural appearance (roughness) should be avoided. The "coat" (coat on the body) feels rough and dry to the touch and may be trimmed if necessary to a length of approximately 2.5 inches. Too long, too short, silky or woolly coats are all faults. The hair is messy but not curved. The hair on the head is short, and the hair is particularly dense on the upper part of the back.But still maintain a waterproof layer. A flat coat showing a lack of undercoat is a serious fault. Beard and moustache: Very rich, with short, thick hair on the upper part of the muzzle. The mustache on the upper lip is thick and thick, while the beard on the chin is thick and rough, giving a rough appearance, which is a characteristic of this species. Eyebrows: Standing hair emphasizes the appearance of the eyes, but should never obscure them.
Colors
Available from camel to black, including salt and pepper, gray, and tabby. Small white star-shaped spots on the chest are allowed. The rest of the expressions, such as the /FONT>promise expression, are not good or bad.
Gait
When evaluating the Flanders Herding Dog, it must be considered comprehensively. It should have a stretched, rough and proud gait commensurate with the body structure. The reach of the forequarters should be coordinated and balanced with the drive of the hindquarters. On the other hand, when trotting quickly, it still maintains calmness and stability. Often, correct gait demonstrates correctness of body structure and structure. Therefore, if the body structure of the Flanders Shepherd Dog is reasonable and accurate, the footprints should be a simple trajectory when trotting quickly.
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