Monday, November 14, 2011

Old English Sheepdog

Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog dog breed originated in Great Britain in the 1800s. The Old English Sheepdog is also known as the Bobtail. The Old English Sheepdog was initially bred to herd sheep.

The Old English Sheepdog has a square build with a long shaggy coat. The Old English Sheepdog has a waterproof undercoat and a shaggy outer coat. The Old English Sheepdog has a compact body, with a square build and profuse coat. The Old English Sheepdog weighs 66 lbs and is 22-24 inches tall. The Old English Sheepdog has brown or blue eyes (or one of each).

The Old English Sheepdog is gentle and well mannered. It thrives on human companionship, and is protective of family members. Old English Sheepdog is usually friendly to strangers but can sometimes be headstrong.

The Old English Sheepdog needs daily exercise, its coat requires regular maintenance with brushing or combing every other day.

The lifespan of the Old English Sheepdog is 10-12 years.

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Logan Winters is a long time dog owner and horseman, provides content for for Dog Pound http://www.dog-pound.net and Horse Stall http://www.horse-stall.net leading portals for pet management.


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