How to raise the small side Shepherd

The Border Shepherd, whose full name is Border Collie, is of medium size and high IQ, so it is very popular with people. Many people like to raise a puppy from the beginning and enjoy the process of watching it grow up, so how do you raise it?

I. the characteristics of border pastoral

First of all, let's introduce the characteristics of this variety. The border shepherd has been very well trained, and although he no longer needs help herding sheep, he is often used as a working dog in city life. It is the smartest of all breeds, and adult shepherds can have the IQ of a 6-to 8-year-old. They are very capable of learning, can learn a command quickly, and have good obedience.

Second, how to raise the small side shepherd

Puppies are often not as easy to feed as adult dogs. they are very vulnerable and need more care. The following is a detailed introduction of how to raise Xiaobian shepherds.

1. Disease: dogs must be vaccinated, which is responsible for life. The small side can be vaccinated after the full moon, preferably at 45 days. Border animal husbandry digestive system often has problems, intestinal content is easy to grow parasites, usually should pay attention to regular deworming. In addition to parasites in the body, side grazing also grows fleas, which requires more washing at ordinary times and the auxiliary use of some anti-flea agents when taking a bath.

two。 Exercise: Xiaobian shepherd is very energetic and needs to make sure to walk twice in the morning and evening every day, not less than half an hour, which is beneficial to the puppy's physical and mental health. As the border shepherd is very smart, he can teach him some instructions and carry out daily training from an early age. Or play Frisbee with it, which can not only play a sports effect, but also train the reaction.

3. Feeding: Xiaobian Shepherd is mainly breast milk within one month after birth. If there is no dog milk, ordinary milk can be used instead. About 3 weeks old can be supplemented with weaning food, about 4-6 times a day, 50 days can be completely weaned. After two months old, puppies were mainly fed with dog food 3-4 times a day, and reduced to 3 times a day after half a year. One-year-old border herders can use ordinary dog food and canned dogs, and can occasionally feed some boiled meat to increase nutrition. Be careful not to let side herders eat chocolate, garlic and grapes.

4. Mating and reproduction: the border grazing reached sexual maturity in 6 to 8 months, matured in 12 months, and could mate and reproduce when it reached maturity. The oestrus was once in spring and autumn every year, and the gestation period was 58 to 65 days, with 6 animals per fetus.

The above is the answer about how to raise Xiaobian Shepherd. We must take good care of the puppy, observe its mental state and eating habits, consult a professional in time if something is wrong, or send it to a pet hospital.