Chapendua

Chapendois or chapendus is a shepherd native to the Netherlands. Title breed “Schapendus” translated from Dutch as “shaggy wool “, and some experts in the subtleties of the language argue that the exact translation – “dirty wool”. Dutch shepherds are so rare that even in the name of the breed there is no unity. What the future should know owner who decided to buy a thoroughbred puppy?

Content

• 1. The origin of the breed
• 2. Description of the breed Chapenois
  • 2.1. Coat and colors
• 3. Character and disposition
• 4. Training and education
• 5. Care and health
• 6. Diseases of the breed
• 7. Feeding
• 8. Keeping a dog
• 9. Photo of chapendua
• 10. Video about chapendua
• 11. Puppy cost

Origin of breed

Chapendois was bred in Holland back in the 16th century to protect and corral sheep. Almost nothing is known about the origin of the breed, but there is the most likely version according to which the ancestor The Dutch Shepherd Dog was a Spanish shaggy cattle dog. These dogs came to the kingdom of the Netherlands with flocks of sheep. Until 1581 these territories were ruled by the Roman Empire, and from there Spanish shepherds could well get into the country.

About the period of formation of the breed, as well as about most sources working breeds of dogs, very little is known. Documentary evidence appeared only in the middle of the 20th century, when, due to The Second World War breed almost disappeared.

Chapendois – an integral part of the rural expanses of Holland, heather thickets and swamps of the province of Drenthe, disappeared. Only thanks to amateur dog handler Peter M.S. Tupulu (Toepoel), which discovered a pair of purebred schapendus specimens and several mestizo in the remote corners of the province, managed her restore.

In 1945, like-minded people joined Tupul, who considered the revival of the native breed is a matter of honor. In 1954 the breed was recognized by Raad van Beheer as being under reconstruction. FROM 1964, the Dutch Club of Dog Breeding Chapenois were inscribed in tribal book. In 1971, the breed was recognized by FCI.

Description of the breed Chapenois

Unlike other breeds of corral dogs, chandua is lighter additions. Light, but strong skeleton and developed muscles allows the dog to develop decent speed and gives a good jumping ability. The compact body makes the dog maneuverable, very mobile. Despite its small size, the Dutchman retains typical gait characteristic of shepherd dogs.

According to the standard accepted by FCI, a purebred cappuccino must correspond to the following parameters:

1. The skull is flattened, medium in size with not sharp pronounced stop and superciliary arches. The front is shorter than the cerebral part of the skull. Due to the plentiful, long hair of the head It looks much larger and wider. Thick bangs makes frontal the part is visually more pronounced and closes the eyes.
2. The eyes are oval, rather large. Located in front of the facial section. Rainbow color the shell is brown. The expression of the eyes is specifically negotiated standard. The look should be open, lively, good-natured.
3. Ears of medium size, high set, freely hanging on cartilage, mobile.
4. The jaws taper to the nose, forming a dull, somewhat rounded wedge. Teeth are perpendicular to the jaw, bite scissor-shaped.
5. The line of the nose is located slightly below the longitudinal axis of the skull. Fleshy nose, wide with open nostrils, pigmented in black.
6. The neck is cone-shaped, muscular, tightly fitted in skin, without suspension, medium length.
7. The case is compact, somewhat elongated. The upper edge of the back rises smoothly towards the muscular short back.
8. The chest is deep, with rounded ribs pointing far back.
9. The stomach is tightened, but without undermining.
10. Forelegs straight, articulation angles expressed. Emphasize the shape of the front of the body. Rear limbs are inclined, parallel, with well-developed muscles, light and strong bones. Paws are round, large, wide with tightly pressed fingers and developed, springy pads.
11. The tail is long, well pubescent, with a long decorating hair on the underside. At rest, the tail is lowered down. IN movement – raised slightly below the level of the back and slightly curved. On alert, the dog raises its tail above the top line torso.

The size of the canton is medium. Bitches have growth at the withers 40-47 cm. In males – 43-50 cm. Dog weight 15-20 kg

Coat and colors

A characteristic feature of the breed is wool. Chapendois – long-haired shepherd. The coat is tough enough, thin, slightly wavy. Thick undercoat is soft and dense. Double wool gives the dog a disheveled look. On the head, long locks form mustache and beard, fall down in thick bangs on the eyes. On the back limbs long (more than 7 cm) hair forms tow.

The breed standard does not limit the color of the dog’s coat. Color can be any shade:

• black;
• black and white;
• brownish white;
• gray-white;
• bluish-gray;
• tricolor.

The most popular and sought-after is gray-blue with black spots color.

Character and temper

The nature of chapenois is even, peaceful, the dog is absent aggressiveness. She gets along well with pets, not shows nervousness. He treats others with curiosity and friendliness, but does not welcome excessive familiarity.

The dog is very devoted and attached to the owner, but no less friendly and Friendly to the rest of the family. He is obedient to anyone out of his “flock”, and in his character there is no craving for dominance, unlike most representatives continental cattle breeds.

Despite sociability and not aggressiveness, chandua perceives the family as a flock to protect, protect and protect. The dog is always ready to help and fearlessly protect the hosts. For kids, the dog is patient, attentive and fearless nanny.

Chapendois shows security and guard qualities in everyday life. life, not just the work of a shepherd. He will not let in the house an outsider, although it does not show aggressiveness. The dog is active, cheerful, playful. Likes to run and jump, so is great a companion for teens and active people. Since the dog is obedient, even a child can easily cope with it.

The dog is contact, sensitive to manifestations of love and needs in the constant presence of a number of people. Chapendois loves when his stroking, playing with him. The dog rarely barks, so it won’t bother neighbors. He is very smart and listens attentively to the person, as if everything understands and participates in the conversation. To a man who seems strange talking with a dog, you should choose a different breed. Ignoring communication with chappenois will lead to the development of deep depression in the dog and psychoemotional disorders.

Lovers of this breed, above all, appreciate the working qualities dutch shepherd dog. In vivo dogs are still grazing sheep and do not need close communication with the owners. They are self-sufficient and balanced, with a strong nervous system. Although dogs are not wolfhounds, but they bravely resist predators, attacking several individuals, winning an advantage speed, flexibility and quick wits.

Training and education

High psychic abilities, intelligence and need for encouragement makes chapendua an easy object for training. But the dog’s nature there are traits characteristic of shepherd dogs – the ability to independent decision making, assessment of the situation and appropriate response makes the dog somewhat stubborn.

The trainer requires tolerance, patience and kindness. Dog does not tolerate violence and rudeness, so training should reinforced with signs of encouragement and exclude coercion. Clever the dog quickly masters any number of commands, carefully fulfills them, with pleasure learns not only compulsory course, but also various tricks.

It’s better to train dogs from 12 months old and train as soon as possible. A dog will only become a better companion when socialized from an early age. High physical activity, endurance, a huge supply of energy require significant physical activity.

If the dog lives in the city, then it just will not be enough walks around the house or in the square. The best place to walk is training site. Here the dog will not only satisfy need to communicate with the owner, but also learn to communicate with relatives, an excess of energy will splash out.

In the Netherlands, cappuinas often take prizes in various competitions – agility, running, flyball, frisbee. By speed almost no inferior to the greyhounds to the qualities of chandeau; they are maneuverable, highly jump and extremely hardy. These qualities are used in training courses. When classes are conducted taking into account physical and mental qualities of dogs, they very quickly master new skills.

Care and Health

Chapendois does not require special care. Despite the fact that the wool dogs are long and dense, it is impossible to cut it. So broken thermoregulation, the structure of the coat deteriorates and the dog loses natural look. Only bangs need to be cut, so that the wool does not caused irritation of the cornea and did not interfere with the review.

Care requires a long coat on the dog’s face. While eating the beard and mustache get dirty, the bacteria intensely in the thick coat multiply, causing skin diseases. Therefore after each eating wool on the face must be wiped and combed, removing food particles.

So that the coat looks well-groomed and does not stray into tangles, it must be combed at least 2 times a week with a comb with long teeth and furminator. If necessary, use koltunorez. IN The molting period should be carried out daily.

You need to bathe the dog only if it is very dirty. Chapenois the wool is self-cleaning, and with frequent bathing a protective layer collapses, causing drying and brittle hair, violation of pH skin.

But a dog has an innate craving to wallow in snow, mud or waste to discourage the smell of dogs. Therefore, when kept in conditions of the apartment you should think about purchasing a raincoat or waterproof overalls. You should not wash the city dog more often every 2-3 months.

Carefully monitor the eyes and ears of the pet, so as with the accumulation of pollution in them begins to actively the infection spreads, causing various diseases. therefore they are recommended to be regularly inspected and cleaned with a cotton pad, dipped in chamomile broth.

From puppyhood, you should accustom Shapenua to brushing your teeth, then they will take such a hygienic procedure patiently. You can use a special paste or dental facilities.

Dog claws and paws also require care. Claws need to be cut, and paw pads regularly inspect. Wool on paws and between fingers requires a haircut, especially in winter and autumn.

In addition, it is mandatory to show periodically pet the veterinarian specialist in a timely manner to vaccinate, to treat against worms and cutaneous parasites.

In Holland they try to take care of the cappuinde so that maximize its natural appearance. Haircut and wash before the show may disqualify the dog.

Breed diseases

Chapendois is a very healthy breed. She has a great genotype, not having hereditary diseases. With improper care and Dog diets may include:

• inflammation and trauma to the cornea of the eyes when wool enters the eyes. Cataracts and retinal atrophy are possible in older dogs;
• ear infections while neglecting care;
• joint dysplasia, but this disease is very rare, since the light skeleton of the dog does not create an unnecessary load on joints
• skin diseases (dermatitis, fungal diseases, seborrhea) with excessive washing or neglect of hygiene;
• formation of warlocks.

Most often, dog owners contact their veterinarian about injuries to their pets and during mandatory preventive inspections. The owner of the chapendua should be aware that the dense two-layer wool perfectly protects against winter cold, but can lead to overheating during the summer heat.

Walking during the active sun can lead to heat shock and dehydration. With proper care and maintenance intense physical activity dog life span is 12-15 years old.

Feeding

An active, agile dog, however, does not need much the amount of feed. She is not fastidious in food, but an adult dog at least 200 g of lean meat is needed. Total Serving Size – about 500 g. The size of feeding corresponds to that in dogs any breed. Adult pets are fed 2 times a day, and puppies – 4-5 times.

In addition to meat, cereals (preferably buckwheat or rice) should be included in the diet, vegetables (except legumes and potatoes). With a natural diet must be supplemented with vitamin and mineral supplements.

If the owner prefers to feed the dog ready production rations, it is important to select high-quality feed, containing all the necessary minerals and vitamins. Also need provide enough clean drinking water.

Dog keeping

Small size, hypoallergenic coat, light moult and the high degree of adaptation makes cappuccino suitable for keeping in a city apartment, subject to long walking and rational physical activity.

But the most preferred conditions for keeping Dutch Shepherd Dogs is staying in country estates and private homes. There should be a large fenced near the house house territory for free walking dogs. Feel good themselves Dutch and when kept in an aviary, if equipped a canopy for protection against rainfall and sunshine.

Photo Chapenois

Video about Chappenois

Puppy cost

Chapendois is a very rare breed. There are about 30 nurseries in the world, specializing in breeding and selling puppies. therefore their cost is quite high. In Holland, a shepherd puppy stands more than 300 euros. In the USA and European countries, the cost rises to 500-100 euros.

In our country there are no nurseries of chandus and is absent information about private breeders of this rare and little-known breed shepherd dogs.

Chapendois – a smart, kind, friendly dog, endowed excellent watch and security qualities. Therefore, starting such a dog, the family will receive not only a wonderful friend, companion for games, but also a great guard.