Dog Breed of the Month - March 2009 - Old English Sheepdog

Dog Breed of the Month -
Old English Sheepdog, March 2009

• The Old English Sheepdog unique dog breed probably originated in the

Southwest Counties of England.

• The nickname for the this dog breed is OES or "bobtail".

• Weekly brushing and combing of the coat, which may take anything from one hour to three, is a must to avoid matting and knotting.

• These dogs require plenty of exercise, both mental and physical.

• Overall, they are an excellent choice of dog breeds for people with children.

• These dogs generally have a life expectancy of around 12 to 14 years.

• These dogs generally get along well with older children, dogs, and visitors, however, due to their size, they may accidentally knock over young children.

• Depending on the sex of the dog, you can generally expect them to weigh 60 to 100 pounds easily.

• This Old English dog breeds long coats can be any shade of grizzle, gray, blue, or blue merle, with optional white markings.

• This dog breed is well known for its rolling, bear-like gait and its distinctive low-pitched, loud-ringing bark.

• Don't forget that these herding dogs were developed for hard work and also love a good run - so they do need frequent exercise.

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