Old English Sheepdog
- Height 56–61 cm 53–58 cm
- Weight 32–41 kg 27–36 kg
- Life span 10–12 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of herding dog from England. These dogs are large in size, with a thick double coat of fur to protect them from the cold. They have a gentle and affectionate demeanor, making them excellent companion and working dogs. They are highly trainable and intelligent, with an instinct to herd and protect their family and property. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for herding and guard work.
- Group
- Herding Group
- Origin
- England (19th century)
- Coat
- long double · grey, grizzle, black, blue, blue merle, and white markings
- Also known as
- Bobtail and Shepherd's Dog
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
169f3d91-4430-452e-8dac-8399286444d8
Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Old English Sheepdog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org oldenglishsheepdogclubofamerica.org showsightmagazine.com vcahospitals.com
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This page, as API data
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See it in the reference.
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https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/169f3d91-4430-452e-8dac-8399286444d8/image, which redirects
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