- Name: Izzy
- Owner: Cherri Tyler
- Breed: Old English Sheepdog
- Shots: yes
- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 7 Years 11 Months
- Description:
- I am a BIG girl and the sheepdog in me makes me want to HERD all my brothers and sisters. Of course, they have other ideas.
Old English Sheepdog
Next Breed: Old English Terrier
Previous Breed: Old Danish Pointer
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog which was developed in England from very old herding types of dog. The Old English Sheepdog has very long fur covering the face and eyes.
History
The Old English Sheepdog comes from the very old pastoral type dogs of England, but no records were kept of the dogs, and everything about the earliest types is guesswork. A small drop-eared dog seen in a 1771 painting by Gainsborough is believed by some to represent the early type of the Old English Sheepdog. In the early 1800s a bobtailed drovers dog, called the Smithfield or Cotswold Cor, was noticed in the Southwestern Counties of England and may have been an ancestor. Most fanciers agree that the Bearded Collie was among the original stock used in developing today's breed. Some speculate that the Russian Owtchar was among the breed's ancestors. The Old English Sheepdog was at first called the "Shepherd's Dog" and was exhibited for the first time at a show in Birmingham, England, in 1873. There were only three entries, and the judge felt the quality of the dogs was so poor that he offered only a Second placing. From that beginning, the breed became a popular show dog, and, although the shape of dog itself has changed very little over the years, elaborate grooming including backcombing and powdering the fur were recorded as early as 1907. The breed was exported to the United States in the 1880s, and by the turn of the century, five of the ten wealthiest American families bred and showed the Old English Sheepdog. The breed continues to be a popular showdog today.By 1905, the Old English Sheepdog was recognized by the American Kennel Club as a member of the herding group.
Appearance and Size
The Old English Sheepdog is a large dog, immediately recognisable by its long, thick, shaggy grey and white coat, with fur covering their face and eyes. The ears lie flat to the head. In places where tail docking is still legal, the tail is completely docked, resulting in a panda-like rear end. Sometimes the breed has a natural bobtail. The Old English Sheepdog stands lower at the shoulder than at the loin, and walks with a "bear-like roll from the rear". When the dog has a tail, it has long fur (feathering), is low set, and normally hangs down. Height at the withers is at least 61 cms (24 ins), with females slightly smaller than males. The body is short and compact, and ideal weights are not specified, but may be as much as 46 kg (101 lbs) for large males. Colour of the double coat may be any shade of gray, grizzle, blue, or blue merle, with optional white markings. The undercoat is water resistant. Puppies are born with a black and white coat, and it is only after the puppy coat has been shed that the more common gray or silver shaggy hair appears.
Personality
The Old English Sheepdog is a big gentle and loving dog. Most are very affectionate but some can be aggressive toward strangers if not properly socialized.
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Videos of Old English Sheepdogs
Super Styling Session Old English Sheepdog Grooming Tips
Preview the Canine Grooming Secrets DVD for Old English Sheepdogs from award winning pet groomers, Sue Zecco & Jay Scruggs. Available at www.lambertvetsupply.com.
Old English Sheepdog and Jack Russell Terrier - Best Friends
Song featured: Good Times by Latch Key Kid Starring: Brinkley - BIG DOG Bauer - little dog Filmed on an iphone
Nursing Old English Sheepdog Puppies WWW.SHEEPDOGPUP.COM
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Cost of Owning a Puppy! Old English Sheepdog puppy pack!
We are expecing puppies May 2010. Looking for an old english sheepdog to love?www.sheepdogpup.com Old English Sheepdog puppies are cute,soft,fluffy cuddle bears. They are puppies who require not just food and love but routine vet care and other expenses. See puppy expense list below. If a puppy is out of your budget consider adopting an adult Old English Sheepdog. Estimates for the 1st year of owning 1 puppy! This information is based on our average from collecting bills and reciepts from our puppies over t
The 2007 Old English Sheepdog National Specialty Show
The OESCA National was held at the Bavarian Inn, Frankenmuth, Michigan. The Best of Breed was awarded to a Champion from the Veteran Dog Class.
Lloyd's Old English Sheepdogs on Zoppé
Lloyd's Old English Sheepdogs, trained and presented by Juan Raul Rodriguez, as they appeared on Zoppé, An Italian Family Circus, on its 2008 West Coast Tour. See www.zoppe.net and www.zoppe.tv for more information on and videos from the Zoppé Circus.
Victoria Stilwell at Westminster Dog Show: Old English Sheep Dog
Follow eHow Pets for regular tips from Victoria Stilwell and more: www.youtube.com Victoria talks to the owner of an old English sheep dog at Westminster. Have a question for Victoria? She'll be checking in regularly, so be sure to leave your comments and questions below. Victoria Stilwell is widely known as a dog trainer, author, and television presenter. Stilwell served as a judge on the CBS show Greatest American Dog and is best known as the host of the Animal Planet dog training TV show It's Me or the D
Cotton Old English Sheepdog dressed up as Lion ROAR
Check out sweet boy Cotton all dressed up like Simba for Halloween. 5 week old english sheepdog puppy with 2 blue eyes! Very sweet boy. Trick or Treat. Will my video go Viral. Are you preparing for a new puppy? So much to consider! Vet care- Our puppies go home with 1-2 series of shots and dewormer if needed along with being micro-chipped. Home Again Micro-Chips have saved our puppies lives! New Puppy Checklist and Items to consider for your new bundle of Joy! Choosing a Crate and puppy bed prior to the pup
Old English Sheepdog puppy video
We are expecing puppies May 2010. Check out our website for more info. www.sheepdogpup.com Old English SHeepdogs Playing www.sheepdogpup.com If you are interested in owning one of our pups please tell us email us for an application at texassheepdogpup@gmail.com to tell us about your family, home and your experience with the breed. We want to know all of our puppies are going to loving and safe homes where fun loving memories take place! Once we agree for you to adopt a pup from us please sign the contract I
Old English Sheepdog Matilda and Her Puppies
Matilda had her puppies in October, 2011. The puppies frolic on an unseasonably warm day in early December in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. All ten puppies have been adopted and five of them are already in their new homes (some were taken home within hours of this video footage being shot...so it was the last time with mamma). This video was filmed and edited by Judy Beth Morris on a Canon 60D DSLR (and edited on Final Cut Pro). Music: "I Feel Love" by Charlie Rich. Check out Matilda in Sesame the cat's video:
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old english sheepdog pups looking for homes. wegotpups.tumblr.com for more info contact at oes.pups@yahoo.com "Only When I'm Dreaming" by Minnie Ripperton (for you music heads who are interested).
Nelson the Old English Sheep dog's Feb 2010 Haircut
This is Nelson's spring haircut. It's been about 6 months since his last one and he was just starting to get uncomfortable. Even though it's February the temperature here in Palm Springs is starting to get into the low eighties. After his haircut he's all full of energy. Nelson is 10 1/2 years old (looks good doesn't he?).
Home Again Chip saves Texas Old English Sheepdog
Update! Dolly and Gram Cracker new parents of litter born 9/23/2011. Found Texas old english sheepdog. Who's the Boss? Dolly our oes 1 year old shows that she is queen bee in this house! This is our first introduction for Dolly and Gram Cracker. Today I picked up Gram Cracker after he had been dropped off at a vet in McKinney Texas which was far from his home in Allen Texas. Thank you to Home Again Gram Cracker was chipped with our name and number as his breeders to call if he was ever lost,stolen or left h
Old English Sheepdog Puppy Plays with Baseball Bone Part One
Chester our one year old sheepie has a riotous romp with a baseball bone. Enjoy!
Dallas Texas Akc Dog Show Old English Sheepdog Puppy 12-18 months
Ready? Set? It is show time! Dolly is all Dolled up to walk into the akc show ring for the first time. Dolly may be a show dog rookie but look out for future shows after I gain experience and grow more hair. Bring on the competition! I live in Flower Mound Texas and sometimes go to play at the Lewisville dog park so maybe sometime you will see me there!
English Sheep Dogs At Play
Two English Sheep Dogs playing on a beach, one is 8 years old and the other is 7 months old.
