Short-legged Long-bodied Terriers, originally from Scotland, are named after a dog breeder mentioned in Walter Scott's novel. Their original purpose was as hunting dogs, specifically for chasing small cave-dwelling animals such as mice, badgers, otters, and rabbits.
This breed catches people's attention with its distinctive appearance and approachable temperament. They have large heads, long bodies, short legs, and fluffy fur. They also have a coronal decoration of fur on the top of their heads, and their faces seem to always have a melancholic and angry expression, which makes people laugh. They are friendly, active, and have a loud bark, making them excellent guard dogs.
The Short-legged Long-bodied Terrier's history can be traced back to the 17th century, when it was bred from various native terriers in the Cheviot Hills area between England and Scotland.
Its ancestors may include otterhounds, dachshunds, border terriers, cairn terriers, Scottish terriers, and Bedlington terriers.
After improvement in 1700, it became well-known for its excellent hunting abilities for otters and badgers. The recognized Short-legged Long-bodied Terrier appeared in a portrait of the Duke of Bacchus painted by the English artist Gainsborough 850 years ago. Additionally, it was greatly cherished by Louis Philippe of France.
Later, it was bred and cultivated in the border areas of Scotland. It did not receive public recognition until before 1875.
Today, the Short-legged Long-bodied Terrier no longer has hunting value, but its other outstanding qualities make it an excellent guard dog.
The Short-legged Long-bodied Terrier has a friendly and active appearance, and barks loudly. It is suitable as a family watchdog.
Toes Inflammation
Symptoms: The dog often licks its toes, and the area between the toes becomes red and moist. In severe cases, lameness may occur.
Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Instructions: Wear the Elizabethan collar, remove the hair from the foot, rinse with soapy water or wipe with iodine. After drying the inflamed area, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day, repeat for a week.
Ear Mites
Symptoms: The dog scratches and shakes its ears. The dog's ears have a strong sour odor, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ear area, dark brown secretion and ear wax.
Preparation: Ear cleaner, ear wash solution
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, and then pour the ear wash solution or Vicks ear cleaner into the ear canal. Gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds. After the dog shakes out the ear wash solution, use a cotton ball to wipe away the secretion and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal.
Skin Diseases
Symptoms: The dog feels itchy, the skin is red and itchy, the dog scratches randomly, the fur becomes dull and rough, there are more dandruff, and even large patches of hair loss.
Preparation: Saline solution, topical ointment or spray for the skin, vitamin B.
Instructions: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking. Trim the problematic skin and the surrounding hair, then rinse with saline solution to sterilize. After that, apply ointment or use spray, and use antibiotics and vitamin B in combination.
The Short-legged Long-bodied Terrier, like most terriers, requires a significant amount of exercise, so it is important to ensure regular outdoor activities to maintain its physical and mental health.
This breed has a fairly long coat, with a mix of soft and coarse hair, and needs proper grooming. Regular plucking helps improve the texture and color of the coat. The longest hairs should be removed to maintain the double coat and distinctive appearance. If the coat is not properly maintained for a long time, it may need to be cut close to the skin, resulting in a white appearance due to only the undercoat remaining. It takes several months for the cut hair to grow back to the proper length and quality.
1. Do not bathe frequently
When bathing dogs, of course, it should not be too frequent. The frequency of bathing dogs depends on the dog's hygiene situation. Bathing dogs one to two times more in hot weather in summer and reducing one to two times in winter is acceptable. However, it should not exceed five times in total. Otherwise, it will damage its coat and skin!
2. Brush regularly
Dogs will shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. If you want their coat to grow well, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use a special brush for pets to help dogs clean their naturally shed hair and avoid tangling. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about five minutes each time is enough.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial to the growth of a dog's coat. Besides making the coat more shiny, allowing dogs to sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, pet owners can let dogs exercise a little, which can help improve their physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and grow healthier hair.
4. Deworming
Poor coat condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites will absorb a large amount of nutrients from a dog's body, depriving them of nutrition. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do both internal and external deworming. Also, deworming medication can cause significant damage to a dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is suggested to feed probiotics to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order for dogs to have a shiny coat, it is necessary to establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed dogs with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a suitable and nutritionally adequate one to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, the dog can be fed with lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil in moderation.
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