Essays about: "Shetland sheepdog"

Found 4 essays containing the words Shetland sheepdog.

  1. 1. Heritability of litter size in the Swedish population of Shetland sheepdogs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Annika Eleryd; [2022]
    Keywords : dog; breeding; litter size; inbreeding; heritability; Shetland sheepdog;

    Abstract : The Shetland sheepdog is one of the most common canine breeds in Sweden and the demand for puppies is arguably high on the Swedish market. However, the continuously small litter sizes (mean of 3.0-3.4) in the population have been a cause for concern. READ MORE

  3. 2. Does Lifestyle Affect the Attachment between Dogs, Canis familiaris, and Their Owner?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Ida Fischer; [2018]
    Keywords : Attachment; dog-human bond; lifestyle; breed differences; sex differences;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate if the dog’s behaviour and the interactions between the dog and the owner   differ depending on lifestyle, breed or sex of the dog. For this we employed the Strange Situation Procedure, a test inspired from Mary Ainsworth´s study,   which investigated the attachment of human infants to their mothers. READ MORE

  4. 3. Njursjukdomar hos shetland sheepdog och cavalier king charles spaniel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Lynn Hellström; [2015]
    Keywords : hund; cavalier king charles spaniel; ; shetland sheepdog; ; njure; njursjukdom;

    Abstract : Njurarna är två viktiga multifunktionella organ och alla sjukdomar som ger njurpåverkan kan resultera i nedsatt njurfunktion. Hur stort bortfall av njurfunktionen som åsamkats har betydelse för individens välmående och överlevnad, varför det är viktigt att tidigt upptäcka och behandla sjukdomen. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ledhälsostatus hos Shetland Sheepdog : en enkätstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Madeleine Moureau; [2009]
    Keywords : Shetland Sheepdog; ledrelaterade; hälta;

    Abstract : The Shetland Sheepdog is a popular breed of dogs in Sweden. The breed is mostly used as a companion dog and is also popular within certain dog sports such as agility. The Shetland Sheepdog is not included in any breeding programs regarding joint health. READ MORE