Eskland

Eskland History

The Esk is a Scottish breed of sheepdog. It is descended from the Border Collie and the Old Scotch Sheepdog. The characteristic coat colour is gray. The correct name for this sheepdog is the ‘Eskdale’, or simply ‘The Esk’.

Eskland Physical Characteristics

The Eskland is a medium- to large-sized, long-haired hunting breed that originated in Sweden. It is also known as the Swedish Elkhound and the Landskrona. The Eskland is a medium sized dog that stands at between 17 and 22 inches at the withers and weighs between 65 and 100 pounds. It is a large-boned, powerful breed with broad shoulders and deep chests. It has an elongated head with a blunt muzzle. Its ears are erect and triangular in shape and are set high on its head. The tail is bushy and hangs down between the legs. The fur is short and thick, and comes in various shades of gray, white, and black.

Eskland Health

Description of breed health.

Eskland Temperament and Behaviour

The Eskland is an energetic working breed that is extremely devoted to his family. They are very protective and watchful of their family, and can become aggressive towards strangers. They may be cautious with new people and new situations, but are very receptive to training and socialization. They require plenty of exercise, but are also content to just lounge around the house.

Eskland Activity Requirements

Eskies are a medium-sized, herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands. They are intelligent, hard-working, and loyal. While they are high-energy, they are not the kind of dog that needs to be walked or exercised for an hour every day. Eskies are generally happy with a 30-minute to 1-hour outing each day. Eskies are not well-suited for apartment living. While they don’t require a ton of space or constant human companionship, they do require some time outside. They are happiest when they have a safe place to run and play.

Kennel Club Recognition