Hilti Shepherd
The Popularity of the Hilti Shepherd in the UK and the US
Far more than the Curly Shepherd
It is one of the ten most popular domestic dogs
Shoulder height: 33cm-39.5cm
Weight: 6kg-12kg
Life name: 10-12 years
Drama: Strong adaptability
Prefer: Proper feed
Usage: Shepherd, Guard Dog
Region: United Kingdom, North America
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Chinese name: Hilti Shepherd
English name: Shetland sheepdog
Nickname: Shedland Shepherd
Type: Medium-sized dog
The Hilti Shepherd, also known as the Shedland Shepherd, is a Collie Shepherd with a well-proportioned, beautiful body that can easily be mistaken for a small breed of coarse-haired shepherds. The Hilti Shepherd was a shepherd breed, so it can become an excellent family dog and a clever guard dog.
History
The Shetland Islands, located on the North Sea between Norway and Scotland, are the home of the Hilti Shepherd. It's cold and windy, the rocks are rough, and the environment is harsh. Around 1700, locals improved the breeds of dogs brought from outside the island to be close to the current Hilti and trained over the centuries to become sheepdogs capable of controlling and protecting flocks.
In the 19th century, this dog was introduced into Scotland for improvement; in 1909, it was originally recognized in England under the name "Shedland Collie"; in 1911 it was recognized by the United States, and after arriving in the United States, the ranch and farm became the new home of the Hilti Shepherd, no matter where in the United States, it was an indispensable and important role in the family and work, in 1914, it was renamed the Shetland Shepherd, and became famous all over the world with the nickname "Hilti".
Basic information
The Hilti Shepherd, also known as the Shedland Shepherd, is a Collie Shepherd with a well-proportioned, beautiful body that can easily be mistaken for a small breed of coarse-haired shepherds.
Head: The head is a long, blunt wedge-shaped shape that tapers from the ear to the nose mirror. The eyes are medium in size, dark in color, almond-shaped, and slightly oblique in position.
Limbs: Straight, muscular and neat, strong bones.
Tail: The tail is quite long, and when the tail droops along the hind legs, the end of the tail vertebrae can at least extend to the fly joint. At rest, the tail is positioned to be straight and droopy or slightly curved. The tail is usually raised when alert, but never beyond the back.
Coat color: The coat color is black, blue rue or dark brown (from gold to peach), with different degrees of white markings (with or without brown).
Proportions: Body length slightly greater than height.
Suitable environment ★★★★★
The Hilti Shepherd is a small and medium-sized pet dog, which is not large, does not require a lot of exercise, and does not eat much. Smart, empathetic, and friendly with family members and other animals, Hilti is an excellent pet dog that is very suitable for families.
Behavioral disposition ★★★★★
The Hilti Shepherd was a shepherd breed, so it can become an excellent family dog and a clever guard dog. Hilti's personality varies from breeder to breeder, who is loyal and passionate to their owners because they are naturally willing to be with them. The Hilti Shepherd is intelligent, intelligent, lively, and loyal to its owner, but wary of strangers and alert.
Wisdom Quotient ★★★★★
The Hilti Shepherd brings its 6th IQ function into the average family, showing the same dedication and ability to defend its owner. A high degree of intelligence, great efficiency and diligence like a Shetland pony, learning new instructions with little repetition, and then being able to keep the whole family safe, intact, and in order. They show great dedication to their families, and they are happy to live anywhere.
Pet Index ★★★★ ★
The Hilti Shepherd Index is shown in the chart below:
Hilti has amazing wisdom and learning ability, while retaining many of the hard-working characteristics of her ancestors, being faithful and docile to its master, and extremely easy to train. Its coat is very well groomed. Hilti hair is long but not very hairless, usually combed with a steel comb. Hilti doesn't exercise very much, and she can be trained to play some little tricks. It is also very imposing and pleasant to take with friends, and the amount of food served by Hilti is small, which is convenient for feeding.