Old English Sheepdog
Old English Sheepdog
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group: herding |
height: 21-26" /
53.3-66 cm
weight: 60-100 lbs /
27.2-45.35 kg |
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colors: |
any
shade of gray, grizzle, blue or blue merle with or without
white markings |
physical traits: |
burly |
hair type: |
long, abundant, profuse,
very shaggy, hard topcoat, waterproof undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
good-natured, intelligent,
affectionate, faithful, easy to train, boisterous, adaptable,
even disposition, some can be aggressive, shy, nervous |
maintenance/
special needs: |
high, brush constantly,
sheds alot, early discipline to curb aggressive behavior,
possessive, territorial, requires lots of attention, protect
from heat, keep ears clean, accustom to grooming early |
nickname: |
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origination: |
Great Britain, possibly
from the Briard |
bred for: |
herding sheep and cattle |
identifying traits: |
very fluffy, big puff
ball |
ideal for: |
family, other dogs, rural
or city life, companion, guard dog |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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of interest: |
has no tail |
health concerns: |
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kennel
clubs: |
akc, uk-(pastoral
group), ukc, saku, ankc-(working dog group), jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog
group), fci-(sheepdog group) |
rescues: |
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