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Old
English Sheepdog dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Herding
Dogs |
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Origin of breed |
Scotland |
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Life expectancy |
12
- 13 Years |
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Color |
Shades
of gray, grizzle or blue. |
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Coat type |
Profuse
but not excessive and a good harsh texture. |
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Exercise needs |
A
leisurely daily stroll will prove sufficient exercise. |
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Temperament |
The Old English Sheepdog is active, playfull and clever. Not
a lazy dog, he will take a relaxed attitude toward exercise.
. He is an affectionately loyal dog, protective of those he
loves. A natural protector, he was originally the guardian of
a flock and this instinct is displayed in his tendency to adopt
young animals and children. |
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Good with children |
Gets
along exceptional well with children. May be too rambunctious
for small children. Enjoys the company of other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Constant care is needed to maintain his longhaired coat. Brush
and combed thorough to the dense water proof undercoat at least
three times per week. Clip out tangles carefully. Can be professionally
machine clipped every two months. Trim around the eyes and rear
end. |
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Average size (inches) |
24
- 26
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22
- 24
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Average weight (lbs) |
60
- 75
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50
- 65
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Health issues |
Hip dysplasia. He is also
not suited for hot climates due to the heavy thick coat. |
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Living conditions |
A house with a
fenced yard is essential. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Old English Sheepdog
is a shaggy working dog developed in early 18th-century England and
used primarily in driving sheep and cattle to market. It is a compact
dog with a shuffling, bearlike gait. Its dense coat is weather-resistant
and long enough to cover the eyes, though it does not obscure vision.
The coat may be gray or blue-gray, with or without white markings. The
dog is often called "bobtail" because its tail is usually removed soon
after birth.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Old English Sheepdog is probably the product of crosses between the Bearded
Collie and large European Sheepdogs. |
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