Old English Sheepdog

Old English Sheepdog: Size

Large; Height

Males – at least 22 inches at the withers, Females – at least 21 inches at the withers; Weight

70 to 90 pounds; Coat

Long; Color

Any shade of gray, grizzle, blue, or blue merle with or without white markings; or the reverse; Energy

Medium; Activities

Agility, Conformation, Herding, Obedience, Rally Obedience

First developed in western England, the Old English Sheepdog originated about 150 years ago. A loving house dog, the Old English Sheepdog is intelligent, even-tempered and equally at home in an apartment or large house. An athletic dog with clownish energy, he requires regular exercise or a job. His beautiful, profuse coat requires regular grooming.

Did you know?

Prince Eric’s companion, “Max,” in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is an Old English Sheepdog.Old English Sheepdogs have been featured in several Jim Hensen creations, including the popular television show for preschoolers “Sesame Street,” the 1986 fantasy film “Labyrinth,” and the television series “Fraggle Rock.” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt owned an Old English Sheepdog named “Tiny.”

Training Old English Sheepdogs

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