Speaking of sheepdogs, the first reaction in everyone's mind is not the black and white border collie?
In fact, there are many kinds of shepherds, and today we are going to talk about the more common but not so common Hilti Shepherds compared to the side herds.
Hilti Shepherd, Border Shepherd, Alaska
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The proud and energetic Hilti Shepherd is an agile, light runner. Don't be fooled by its size, it is called a sheepdog, and it also has the ability to herd sheep, so they need a relatively large amount of exercise than other dogs.
What's more, the Hilti Shepherd needs "mental exercises." These kinds of smart dogs are not ornamental dogs, they can't sit still! They like to be happy, they like to behave in front of people, and they need mental stimulation, such as high obedience, agile training, herding, or challenging games you play, even if it's just picking up balls and finding hidden toys.
Sensitivity is one of the characteristics of this breed. Usually, they only need verbal correction, and if you treat them roughly, they will withdraw or become wary. They like to be praised, like you to touch them, gently teach and reward them.
This breed has a quick reflexes, so sometimes we see them overreacting to loud noises and sudden touches, and we think they're fussing.
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Most Hilti Shepherds have a gentle, sweet temperament. They can live in harmony with other animals and are polite to everyone, but are usually conservative and sometimes timid to strangers. To build a confident temperament, the Hilti Shepherd needs to come into more frequent contact with people and things outside than many other breeds of dogs.
When they are not accompanied by a companion for a long time, they become unhappy, and unhappiness translates into neurotic behavior, destructive biting, or habitual barking.
In fact, the main behavioral problem of the Hilti Shepherd is excessive barking, while some individuals will make sharp high notes.
The genetics of this type of shepherd dog's personality are more difficult to predict than the genetics of physical characteristics such as body size or hair. But temperament and behavior can be changed by nurturing and training.
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If I'm going to have a Hilti Shepherd, my biggest fear is...
Unstable temperament
There are many Hilti Shepherds who are highly nervous, neurotic, and even worse than the Benedicts, who are hyperactive and bark unconsciously.
Although the Hilti Shepherd doesn't require miles of running training. But they are herd dogs that require regular exercise to vent their energy and do fun things. Otherwise they will get bored, and when they are bored, they will bark and bite destructively for a long time.
Dependence
Compared to most other breeds of Shepherds, the Hilti Shepherd requires a lot of companionship and does not like to be alone for more than a few hours.
timorous
Due to its cold nature, the Hilti Shepherd requires extensive contact with people and things. Otherwise, their natural caution will make them very timid. So it's important for us to teach them how to have faith in the world.
sensitivity
Honestly, is the atmosphere in your home tense? Do you talk loudly or vent your emotions a lot? Hilti Shepherds are very sensitive to this situation and may be neurotic if someone in the family has a fight or something happens. The Hilti Shepherd is a peaceful dog that needs a harmonious home.
Therefore, it is usually not recommended that the Hilti Shepherd live with small children. Young children can't control their tone and running around behavior, which often overwhelms the Joy Tidy Shepherd.
Barking
The Hilti Shepherd is a keenly aware shepherd that controls the flock with a sharp voice. So we often have to stop them before they call.
carding
In order not to make their fur knotted, the Hilti Shepherd needs to be groomed frequently. Unbluated dogs can have serious skin problems, and knotted hairs can feel painful when pulling on the skin.
Hair-grating period
The Hilti Shepherd has severe hair removal twice a year, and the rest of the time the hair loss is not so severe. If you want to raise this breed, you have to take this into account.
Serious health problems
The list of health problems that often occur in the Hilti Shepherd grows frustrating. Epilepsy, bleeding, heart disease, joint disease, eye disease, disease of the endocrine system, skin problems and so on.
Therefore, although dogs are so cute and so likable, we still need to be cautious when raising dogs. Not only this type of dog breed, but any other dog should be carefully considered before deciding to breed!