• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Old English Sheepdogs: This long-haired breed of dog is reared to herd and guard sheep - its long hair fall over its eyes and face.
  • The movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has an Old English Sheepdog called Edison
  • Old English Sheepdogs are used as a brand advert for Dulux
  • Temperament of Old English Sheepdogs: Sociable and adaptable
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Old English Sheepdogs originated in England and was originally bred in the 1700's for herding and guarding sheep and cattle
• Fact 4 - Size: The height of Old English Sheepdogs range from 22 - 24 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Old English Sheepdogs and Nicknames: Sheep Dogs, Dulux Dogs. They are nicknamed the Bobtail as tail docking was traditional in the old sheepdogs
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Old English Sheepdogs: The double coat is normally long and harsh and comes in a range of colors including grey, grizzle or blue
• Fact 7 - Life of Old English Sheepdogs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Old English Sheepdogs is the Herding dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Old English Sheepdogs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Old English Sheepdogs suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Old English Sheepdogs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Hip dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
• Fact 12 - Old English Sheepdogs are believed to bred from Bearded Collies
• Fact 13 - Breeding Old English Sheepdogs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Old English Sheepdogs

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