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If a German Shepherd Rough Shollie mix inherits the long Rough Collie coat, he will be a heavy shedder. You need to brush his coat daily to remove tangles, reduce matting, and eliminate pet dander. Bathe them once or twice… Continue reading How many times should I groom my Rough Collie German Shepherd dog?
A Shollie dog can live for 10 to 15 years. Raise them on a quality diet with plenty of exercises and they can live longer.
Floppy ears on a dog is a result of poorly formed ear cartilage. Some dog breeds are genetically engineered to have floppy ears. If your dog’s ear cartilage grows stronger, the ears become erect in adulthood.
Ear cropping was a practice meant to curb dog ear infection. But breeders discovered that cropping dogs with floppy ears did not reduce their ear infection rate. Floppy ears increased the aesthetics of a dog and should, therefore, not be… Continue reading Should I crop my dog’s floppy ears?
Most floppy eared dog breeds are friendly and affectionate. But dogs with floppy ears like hounds have a very strong prey instinct. If untrained, they can develop a biting behavior.
Floppy eared dog breeds are prone to ear infections. Always clean the inside of the ears to remove dirt and germs. Massage pet-friendly wax balm to the ears to keep them moist and germ-free
