We all know that the Old English Sheepdog is a relatively large pet dog. It gives people a feeling of being quite powerful and difficult to tame and fly. In fact, the Old English Sheepdog is not the kind of dog with a bad temper that likes to run around and jump around. It has a calm and gentle personality. I believe anyone who has ever wanted to keep it as a pet will ask, is the Old English Sheepdog easy to raise, and what is the best way to raise it?

Old English Sheepdog

As a dog breed with a unique coat, the Old English Sheepdog has unique nutritional needs and has been passed down from generation to generation along with its unique coat, huge size and unique temperament. Therefore, it is impossible for us to change its genetic nature to adapt to our feeding methods. As breeders, we can only adapt to the nutritional needs of the Old English Sheepdog through our own efforts.

The nutrition required by the Ancient English Sheepdog includes the following two categories:

Category 1: Nutrients similar to those contained in the food obtained by their ancestors. Old English Sheepdogs live on farms in southwest England and are typically fed a mixture of lamb and beef, potatoes, and grains such as corn, oats, and wheat. The nutrients contained in this type of food are more suitable for the digestion and glandular function of the Old English Sheepdog.

Category 2: Appropriate balance of protein, carbohydrates, sugars, fats, vitamins and minerals. The demand for minerals is based on the substances contained in its ancient living environment, which are determined by the genetic genes of its ancestors.

If the breeders of the Old English Sheepdog can properly match the nutrition, it will help the development and health of the pet. On the contrary, if raised improperly, dogs will suffer from many diseases, such as dry skin, itchy skin or skin loss, hair loss, erythema, eczema and other skin diseases. Thyroid, liver, kidney and other lesions. If it can be raised correctly and the nutrition required by the Old English Sheepdog is properly matched, the above pathological changes caused by imbalanced nutrition can be avoided. As for the demand for some trace elements and minerals, you need to pay attention to the appropriate amount, rather than the traditional concept of more, the better. Some trace elements or minerals exceeding the demand will cause certain damage to the pet's organs and even pathological changes.

The English Old Shepherd has a large body, so it may be more troublesome to clean the dog. However, we must pay attention to drying the coat after bathing the dog to avoid catching a cold. The most important thing is to Prevent your dog from contracting skin diseases.

Old English Sheepdogs do not need much exercise when they grow up, so owners only need to take them for walks. Therefore, apart from being more troublesome to clean, this dog is relatively easy to raise.