威尔士牧羊犬
Welsh Sheepdog
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👁形貌
Dog breed The Welsh Sheepdog (Welsh: Ci Defaid Cymreig , pronounced [kiː ˈdɛvaɪd kəmˈrɛɨɡ]) is a breed of herding dog of medium size from Wales. Like other types of working dog, Welsh Sheepdogs are normally bred for their herding abilities rather than appearance, and so they are generally somewhat variable in build, colour and size. Welsh Sheepdogs are of collie type, usually black-and-white, red-and-white or tricolour, and merle markings may occur over any of these combinations. The coat may be short or fairly long, and the ears are pricked, but usually folded at the tip. They are longer in l
📜源流
At one time there existed many sheep-herding dogs peculiar to Wales; during the 18th century Welsh drovers taking sheep for sale took with them five or six sheepdogs as "herders on the narrow roads, guards against highwaymen, and providers of game on the route". These were an early type of Welsh Sheepdog, higher on the leg and more racily built than the modern day breed. However, by the 1940s the group had decreased to two or three breeds only. The ancient pure breeds of Black-and-Tan Sheepdog [fi] and Welsh Hillman were almost extinct, and were scarcely seen working. The type best known in Wa