What makes a good sheepdog (black back)

The head The head is the most important part. A head that is in proportion to the overall structure should be light and never show any signs of heaviness. A heavy head does not give the necessary expression of cheerfulness, alertness, rationality, etc. The head is the most important part of the dog's body. Whether the head is viewed from the front or from the side,*** the same thing is evident in the tilted wedge shape. The profile is clear, smooth, refined and well-proportioned. When viewed from the side, the head tapers from the ears to the black noseglasses, but the back of the head does not expand outward (cheeky), and the muzzle does not suddenly narrow (like a truncated muzzle). The outline of the head and the outline of the muzzle are observed as two roughly parallel straight lines of approximately equal length, separated by a very slight but perceptible stop. The midpoint of the two inner corners of the eyes (the midpoint of the stop) is exactly the midpoint of the entire length of the head. The smooth, and plump end of the muzzle is blunt in shape, but not right-angled. The jaws are strong and well defined, and their depth (the distance from the brow bone to the jaw) is not exaggerated. Teeth are well aligned with a clipped bite and sum. A protruding bite and upper jaw and a protruding bite and lower jaw are both defects, the latter being more severely penalized. Prominent brow bones (very slight). The head is flat, receding neither to the side nor to the rear, and the posterior occipital bone is not very prominent. The correct hindbrain must depend upon the length of the head and muzzle being constituted, and at the same time, the width of the hindbrain being less than the length. Thus, the correct width varies from one individual to another and must depend on the length as well as the width of the muzzle. Since head features are very important, obvious head defects are severely penalized. Eyes Since the head consists of a flat head, arched eyebrows, slight stop, and rounded muzzle, the forehead must be well defined, leaving the eye sockets only slightly sloping so that there is a better forward view. With the exception of the brindle colored dogs, the eye color must match. The eyes are almond shaped and medium sized, neither too large nor protruding. The eyes are dark black in color, and the dog's expression must not be detracted from by a yellow ring around the pupil, or by the transient membrane showing through. The eyes are clear and cheerful, showing intelligence and curiosity, especially when the ears are erect and very alert. Dark brown eyes are most desirable in a brindle-colored dog, but two eyes or a single eye of orchid or gray are permissible. Large, round, protruding eyes can seriously detract from a dog's sweet expression and are considered defective. Defects in the eyes are severely penalized. EARS Ears should be of the correct size in proportion to the head; it is rare for ears to be born in the exact half-standing ear position. Ears that are too large are usually unable to be held up, and if they can be held up, their size is not in proportion to the head. When resting, the ears are folded forward in a semi-erect posture. When alert, the ears stand up on the head, keeping 3/4 of them upright and 1/4 of the tips folded forward. Dogs with standing ears or ears positioned too low to show proper expression will be penalized for this. NECK The neck is firm, neat and well muscled with plenty of trimmed hair. It is of the correct length, held erect and upwards, with a slight arch to the back of the neck, showing pride, and the trimmings are better displayed in an upright position. Body The body is firm, solid and well muscled, proportionally, with length slightly greater than height. The ribs are well expanded, behind moderately sloping shoulder blades, and the chest is deep, reaching the elbows. The back is firm and level, supported by strong hips and thighs, the hips inclined in a nice perfect rounded shape. The loins are strong and round-arched. Excessive fatness, lack of muscle, skin diseases, lack of undercoat due to poor health conditions, are defects and appropriately penalized. Legs The forelegs are straight and well muscled, with sufficient bone to harmonize with the whole. They should not appear bulky. Forelegs too close together or too far apart are defective. The forearms are moderately full, while the quills are pliable but not weak. The hind legs are less plump, the thighs are muscular and very strong, and the fly joints and knees are moderately inclined. Overstraightness of either the bull limb or the stifle joint is a defect. The claws of the feet are rather small and ovate. The pads of the feet are thick and tough, and the toes are rounded and close. When the Collie is not exercising, it is permissible to pose him (in a natural standing position, with the front and hind limbs a proper distance apart and the paws straight forward). However, excessive "posing" is not necessary. Gait A firm gait. When the dog walks at a slow trot, facing the Judge, it is observed that the front limbs are straight and the paws land very close to each other on the ground. The elbows are not turned out, there is no "crossover" gait, and the stride is not undulating, pacing, or rolling. When viewed from behind, the hind legs are straight and the paws land very close to each other on the ground. At a medium trot, the hind legs provide a strong drive. When viewed from the side, the stride is large and the forelegs extend very smoothly and level, keeping the dorsal line level and firm. As speed increases, the Collie's trail tends to a single track, that is to say, the forelimbs are in a straight line from the shoulder, angled toward the centerline of the body; the hindlimbs are in a straight line from the hips, angled toward the centerline of the body. As a herding dog, it is required to have a gait in which it can change speed at will and has the ability to change direction of travel almost instantaneously. Tail The tail is of moderate length and extends to the fly knuckle or lower. When he is at rest, the tail is down, but the tip of the tail is twisted upward or in a swirl is characteristic of the breed. When the dog is in motion or excited, the tail is raised cheerfully, but should not be higher than the plane of the back. Coat A coat that fits well and is of the correct texture is an immense honor for the Rough Collie. The coat is very rich except where it is on the head and legs. The outer coat is straight and coarse to the touch. If the outer coat is soft, open, or curly, it is a defect regardless of the amount of hair. The undercoat is soft, thick, and so close to the body that it is difficult to see the skin when the hairs are separated. The bristles and trimmings are very abundant. The facial hair is short and smooth. The foreleg hairs are short and smooth, with feathery ornamental hairs growing behind the keel. The hair on the hind legs is short and smooth on the part below the flyjoint. In competition, the feathered hairs below the nodes need to be trimmed off. The tail is unusually richly coated and the rump is long and thick. Coat texture, amount of hair, and range (whether the coat "fits" or not) are very important indicators. Color There are four recognized colors: yellow-white, tricolor, brindle, and white. There is no distinction between the four colors. "Yellowish-white" is a predominantly yellow (camel, varying in shade from light gold to dark mahogany) color with white markings. White markings are found mainly on the chest, neck, legs, paws, and tail tip. White veins may be present on the forehead and head (both or just one). "Tricolor" is a predominantly black color with white markings like yellow-white and a teal shade on the head and legs. "Brindle" is a mottled or marbled color, usually blue-gray and black as the predominant color, with white markings as in yellow-white, usually with the same shade of teal as in tricolor. "White" is predominantly white, preferably with yellow, tricolor or brindle markings. Size Males stand about 24 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh about 60 to 75 pounds. Females stand about 22 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh about 50 to 65 pounds. Collies that are over, or under, the standard height or weight will be docked points based on how far off their back they are. Expression Expression is one of the most important indicators for evaluating a Collie. Expression is difficult to describe in abstract terms, in a very academic way. Unlike specific physical characteristics such as color, weight, and height, it is also difficult to express graphically. However, the ratio, position, size, and shape of the head to the muzzle, the color, position, and size of the eyes, and the orientation of the ears can still be described. The emotions expressed by the expressions may be quite different from those of other breeds. Therefore, the expression of the Collie cannot be accurately judged so far and needs to be treated with caution.

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