Old English Sheepdog Breed Description
Herding Group
The Old English Sheepdog is a large, squarely proportioned, agile dog with a profuse shaggy coat. The body is stocky, well-balanced and muscular. The topline slopes upward from the withers to the loin. The unusual topline is an important breed characteristic. The brisket is very deep and the chest broad. The large, rather square head is covered with hair and has a well-defined stop. The Old English Sheepdog has a long double coat with coarse guard hair and a soft downy undercoat, with insulates the dog.
Recognized Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Life Range: 12 to 13 years
Height Range: 22” to 24”
Weight Range: 65 to 70 lbs.
Colors: Blue, gray, or grizzle
Trainability: Can be fairly good with gentle training.
With Children: Very good with older children.
Other Pets: Enjoys other animals.
Climate: Tolerates cold well; sensitive to heat.
Indoor / Outdoor: Can be indoors, but needs plenty of time in a fenced yard. Most importantly, he does not like to be alone.
Exercise Required: Needs some low-level exercise.
Grooming Required: Very high; needs constant brushing and careful trimming.