Old English Sheepdog

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:36
Last Updated on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:59
O L D  E N G L I S H  S H E E P D O G ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Old English Sheepdog
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
033
Personality Snapshot
A gentle, loving and lovable teddy bear. Even-tempered and adaptable. Friendly, intelligent, faithful and protective. Has a strong herding instinct and may try to herd the family, especially the small children. Herds by bumping, not nipping.
Breed NameOld English Sheepdog
Rank (out of 136 breeds)033
Points (out of 100)70
Dog Group TypeHerding
DominanceModerate High
Obedience (Ease of Training)Fair
AffectionVery High
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsAwesome
Friendly with StrangersGreat
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingTerrible
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)2 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGood
Guard Dog AbilityGood
SizeLarge
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingModerate
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredHigh
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Old English Sheepdog into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Old English Sheepdog pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

Old English Sheepdog
A gentle, loving and lovable teddy bear. Even-tempered and adaptable. Friendly, intelligent, faithful and protective. Has a strong herding instinct and may try to herd the family, especially the small children. Herds by bumping, not nipping.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.

Old English Sheepdog Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Old English Sheepdog

Old English Sheepdog Wiki

Where to buy a Old English Sheepdog : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Old English Sheepdog as a new member to your family the smart way.

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