The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog that emerged in England from early types of herding dog. Obsolete names for the breed include Shepherd's Dog and bob-tailed sheep-dog. The nickname Bob-tail originates from how dogs of the breed traditionally had their tails docked.
Breed Overview
Type:
Herding DogsOrigin:
EnglandWeight:
About 61.0 to 100.0 (pounds)Length:
About 0.0 to 21.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 10.0 to 12.0 (years)Fur Color:
Gray, Grizzle, Blue or Blue Merle, Brown, and FawnFriendly:
Trainability:
Shedding Level:
