![]() ![]() Some authors raised the breed descended from dogs brought from Central Europe by the Romans, that over time they were crossing with different English races, including the English mastiff giving rise to Old English Sheepdog. While the race is born and develops in England, there is more than one theory that explains its origin. The race was created in England, more specifically, in the west, in the mid-19th century, to control the sheep and beef cattle in the rural area. It is a breed of dog guard or shepherds dogs family. One of the Bobtail’s weaknesses is the fearsome hip dysplasia and the “Wobbler disease”.The Old English Sheepdog or Bobtail. It is important to keep in mind that because of its coat it is not a breed which can live in warm places. The easiest way to do this is to make it used to this habit since it is a puppy with a daily brushing between 5 and 10 minutes, which if it is deep and intense, can keep its coat flawless for the rest of its life. Its coat demands a lot of attention the puppies are born with a short and soft coat but it will son grow until it is longer and thicker, that is why it needs to be cleaned up daily to keep it healthy without cutting it. It also needs its own space to be alone and it tends to get on with other pets at home. It can turn lazy if it is not stimulated with exercise and games. However, it has a noticeable shepherding instinct, and it may be seem pushing children with its body. This dog tends to be part of families with children because it can easily adapt to different circumstances, is resistant and playful. ![]() The Old English Sheepdog is a docile, loyal, and adaptable dog with a good temperament. This dog has a characteristically deep and penetrating barking. That is why it has the nickname of Bobtail it is thought that this habit was developed because of the breeders’ ambition of not paying taxes for these dogs, because they were considered to be a luxury. The tail is usually docked, or there are specimens that are born without it. It is a big-sized shepherding dog, with a height to the withers of 63cm and a weight between 30 and 40 kg. Its head, neck, front limbs and the lower part of its belly are White, and the markings can be grey or blue. It has a big and squared head with small ears in both sides. It is a strong dog with a square shape, chubby and muscular structure. It is characteristically covered by plenty of rough fur. Moreover, it was used for the breeding of those lineages which did not have tail. ![]() This tradition, although it is no longer useful, is in the breed’s Standard. The docked tail was a used characteristic during the XVIII century to identify shepherding dogs, and so their owners did not have to pay taxes for these dogs. After its first appearance in an exhibition in 1880, the Old English Sheepdog breed was recognized by the Kennel Club. What it is certain about this breed is that it comes from the West of England during the XIX century, and its breeders were sheepherders who looked for an agile and resistant dog which could lead their cattle and flock of sheep from the fields to the market. The possible ancestors are the Briard, the Bergamasco Shepherd, the Bearded Collies and the Caucasian Shepherd Dog. It is uncertain which dogs took part in the Old English Sheepdog’s formation. It is a dog with a tolerant temperament, excellent to coexist with children and other pets. It is strong, symmetrical, with a harmonious structure and completely covered by plenty of fur. The Old English Sheepdog is a big-sized shepherding dog. ![]()
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