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Old English Sheepdogs
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Owner:
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Elissa Haden
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Pet's Name:
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Rags
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Disney immortalized the Old English Sheepdog with their films about the Shaggy Dog. He was also reborn in the movie, the Shaggy Dog. It starred Tim Allen as a man that inhabited the body of an Old English Sheepdog. All movies involving the Old English Sheepdog are usually humorous because the dog's funny appearance is disarming and puts people at ease. It was originally bred to herd sheep. It's also called the Bobtail, Bob, and OES for a short acronym spelling. It was called the Bobtail because it let authorities recognize the tax-exempt status of herding dogs in England, and this made its tail frequently docked. Many people find that they make great companions. Bubbly, fun, carefree, and easygoing temperaments make this dog appealing to children, and that's one reason there are so many famous ones. Disney can't seem to get enough of this dog because it was even in 101 Dalmatians. It's called the Dulux Dog in some regions because the breed was featured in advertisements for the Dulux paint brand.
The Old English Sheepdog weighs 60 to 100 pounds. Bitches max out at 80 pounds. Bitches are 20 to 22 inches at the withers; males are 2 inches higher at each end of the spectrum. Their coats can be gray, grizzle, blue, blue merle, and they have white markings often. The water-repellent undercoat is a boon for rainy weather. Its heavy outer coat insulates against harsh, hot, and cold temperatures and climate extremes. People sometimes get the feeling that they're not that smart. They're intuitive, loving, and playful companions for young children and doting pet owners. They're agnostic to the indoors or outdoors. They're square, stocky, well proportioned, muscular, and they walk like bears. They're strong-willed and often try to do things in their own way. They live 10 to 12 years. They have a long youth period, but they grow old in an instant. They often try to herd pets and family members by jumping. It's amusing to watch their herding instincts at work.
The Old English Sheepdog requires brushing throughout the whole coat, not just the outer coat, at least thrice weekly. Without it, mats can develop and parasites will come out plentifully. Without undercoat brushing, mats and tangles can occur underneath. It should take about an hour to brush it fully. Matting can hurt the dog. Trim the dog's coat with electric shears in the early Spring to avoid lots of brushing throughout the year.
The Old English Sheepdog had its hair sheared by farmers that sheared their sheep too. Its warm, outer, shaggy coat was made into blankets, garments, and textiles. Thus, it was a diverse, multi-purpose dog that also took the sheep to market. Old English Sheepdogs were popular in agrarian communities for centuries.
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Also called Bobtail.
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This page was last modified 23:47, 12 October 2008.
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