The Breed Allergy List
The Old English Sheepdog is one breed I know very well.
A big dog with lots of fur, in fact a double coat that keeps them dry when it rains.
This dog herds, it doesn’t matter what. It will herd sheep, baby sheepdogs will herd a flock of ducks and if allowed in the living room of a party, will eventually herd all the guests by gently nudging them with their shoulders into a corner.
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Maybe that’s why you never them at a party. They are either trying to herd you or trying to get into your lap or your plate of food. , I told you I know about OES as they are called by their owners.
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The dogs can be funny while playing bouncing up in the air and having just a great time. I have never met a angry OES. They are sweet and loving.
The Old English Sheepdog originated in the early th century in the western counties of England and is a cousin to the Scotch Bearded Collie and the Russian Owtchar.
The OES herd sheep and cattle into major city markets, earning the nickname "bobtail" due to their docked tails.
This dog usually has it’s tail docked in the US. The trait of not docking the tail is being adopted in Europe. The docked tail signified their working status, earning their owners a tax exemption since their dogs were working.
This dog needs to work and exercise. You just can’t get away from exercising this dog or he will be unhappy.
Size: 2 inches tall and upward at the shoulder.
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