Bobtail Breed

If you have the patience and time to devote to exercise and care for an Old English Sheepdog, you will be rewarded by the love of a faithful companion and beautiful.

The Old English Sheepdog is also known as bobtail (tail cut), and was raised to care for cattle, both sheep and cattle in the West Country of England.

Full bodied and muscular bark is characterized by severe, raucous and repicante. His unkempt hair is not curly and can be found in gray, gray, blue or blue merle, with or without white markings.

It's playful and has great intelligence, and learn fast to be in training when young and manageable. If the Old English Sheepdog gets bored can become destructive.

Origin:

Britain.

Height at withers:

Least 61 cm for males and females at least 56 cm.

Grooming:

If you do not comb it well so dense undercoat and water resistant for at least three times a week, the old shepherd may have skin problems or be attacked by parasites. Tangled hair cut, or if you prefer, you can cut his hair every two months (once the dog was with sheep shearing). Trim the hair around the eyes, and anus with round-tipped scissors.

Fitness and nutrition:

This breed was created to work hard and loves to run. No special food needs, with a commercial balanced diet "nuggets" is sufficient.

Health:

May suffer from hip dysplasia, eye problems. Not recommended for hot climates.

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