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  • The Complete Guide to Old English Sheepdogs

  • Finding, Selecting, Raising, Feeding, Training, and Loving Your New OES Puppy
  • By: Malcolm Lee
  • Narrated by: Kevin Welch
  • Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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The Complete Guide to Old English Sheepdogs

By: Malcolm Lee
Narrated by: Kevin Welch
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The PERFECT guide for any new Bobtail owner! Learn everything you need to know including:

  • Preparing your home for a Sheepdog
  • Training during the first few weeks
  • Proper nutrition and diet for a Sheepdog
  • Avoiding the common mistakes most new Old English Sheepdog owners make
  • Exercise tips and Socialization ideas

See an Old English Sheepdog in the show ring with its immaculately-groomed, flowing coat and it’s hard to imagine the hard knock life for which they were originally bred.

Beneath all that fur and abundant fringe, there lies the heart and soul of a working dog. Big-boned and robust, the Old English Sheepdog is never happier than when at the center of attention or in the middle of the action.

First appearing in the mid 1700s, this comparative newcomer to the canine world was originally bred for the tough life of a drover in Southwest England. Here, they were responsible for driving sheep and cattle to market.

It was at this time that they picked up the nickname Bob-Tails because of their docked tails which identified them as working dogs and allowed their owners to avoid paying pet tax.

Tasked with guarding and moving sheep and cattle across windswept moors and dales, they are doubly blessed with brain and brawn.

Their loyalty and companionship are beyond reproach, but it is the breed’s sense of fun that is as strongly imprinted in their DNA as their instinct to herd.

The Old English Sheepdog is often called the clown prince of dogs, which is a great indication of the indelible imprint he leaves on owners and breeders alike.

A large breed, adult Old English Sheepdogs reach around 21-22’’ at the shoulder and weigh as much as 80 pounds. Hugely affectionate and attention-seeking, they will never be far from their owner’s side. So, if personal space is high on your list of priorities, this may not be the ideal breed for you.

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