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Old English Sheepdog
Pair of Old English Sheepdogs
Pair of Old English Sheepdogs
Alternative names
Bobtail
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Common nicknames
Classification and breed standards
FCI: Group 1 Section 1 #16 Stds
AKC: Herding Stds
The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration.
The AKC Miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full AKC recognition.
ANKC: Group 5 (Working Dogs) Stds
CKC: Group 7 - Herding Dogs [? Stds]
The CKC Miscellaneous group is for breeds working towards full CKC recognition.
KC (UK): Pastoral Stds
NZKC: Working Stds
UKC: Herding Dog Breeds Stds
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct
Notes
An Old English Sheepdog is a breed of dog formerly used for herding livestock, and now primarily kept as a pet. They are best known for their shaggy grey and white fur which also covers their face, including their eyes, which leads some casual observers to wonder how they can see.In Australia and the UK, they are often known as a Dulux dog, as a result of their prolonged use in advertising Dulux paint.

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Contents

Appearance
Temperament
Care



Appearance - Contents

Males generally weigh 70 to 100 pounds although some can get up to 100 pounds (45 kg); females, 60 to 80 pounds. They stand around 22 inches at the withers. Their long coats can be any shade of gray, grizzle, blue, or blue merle, with optional white markings. The undercoat is water resistant. The Old English Sheepdog's abundant coat is an effective insulator in both hot and cold weather.


Temperament - Contents

An Old English Sheepdog, preparing to chase a stick.
An Old English Sheepdog, preparing to chase a stick.
This breed is intelligent, funny, social, and adaptable. It generally gets along well with children, other dogs, other pets, and visitors. Like all herding breeds, it requires plenty of exercise, both mental and physical.


Care - Contents

The long coat requires thorough brushing at least weekly, and the long hair around the pads of the feet can form mats if it isn't kept trimmed.Some people save their Old English Sheepdog's shed hairs at moulting and have spun it into yarn.
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