If you have a soft spot for both dogs and sheep, then you'll die of a heart attack with one glance at the
dog breed. As we all know, it isn't possible to cross a dog with a sheep (yet), so this couldn't possibly be the result of some freak experiment. For those who don't know, this is a dog that RESEMBLES a sheep – its “trademark” or the thing that makes it stand out is its dense coat full of crisp curls. People that have seen it say that it has this look to it, as if it descended from a royal family or something.
To be more objective, I'll state the specifics: this dog breed 70 to 100 pounds, and can stand as tall as 27 inches from foot to shoulder (this makes them one of the tallest retrievers to date). The coat may come in liver or black, which is well complimented by its almond shaped eyes and straight tail. To have a “clearer” picture of the pooch in mind, try searching for a picture of it on the net. Because of the athletic and solid build, that coupled with its agility and intelligence, it has been a popular choice amongst hunters in its country of origin (England).
The English were fond of hunting birds, which included some of those which liked hanging around the water, such as the duck. Shooting it from where it sat was easy, but getting it back or retrieving it wasn't. That's why they used the Curly-Coated Retriever for the job. Aside from waterfowl hunting, it was used to aid in other “land-hunting” activities. But you wouldn't care much about that, because you're probably not the type who does do that. So if you are reading this, you're probably a person interested in knowing more about the pet, and how to train one, right? If I am, listen carefully:
will need the right dog training methods.
They are very intelligent, so learning for it won't be much of a problem. If you decide to get one, get it as a puppy: that's the best time you can possibly own one. During its early years, their minds are more “moldable”, or are easy to shape or teach it. They are always willing to please their masters, so working around what “drives” it, would help a lot in routines. It does have the tendency to become reserved with strangers, therefore early socialization will be indeed needed. Have it mingle with the other pets and humans in town if you have any intentions of making it a lot more friendly.
Not only that, but you'll actually be minimizing the chances of it developing any possible
. One thing worth mentioning about it is that it's very protective over the people it loves. Working with that trait or developing it to become better can make it an ideal guard dog. They have heightened senses, so “sounds in the night” won't go unnoticed. Owners of this dog breed say that it can be very playful, and is one of the best breeds they've ever owned – maybe someday, you yourself can give a similar testimonial, that is if you ever decide to get one.
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