How Do You Select An Old English Sheepdog?
Also known as a bobtail, the Old English sheepdog’s ancestry remains unclear. They were sheared along with the sheep, and their tails were docked to signal that they were tax-exempt herding dogs. Choose a sheepdog if you want an intelligent, playful and friendly companion. They are decent watchdogs. Try a sheepdog if you’re looking for a good family dog. They are tolerant of older children, but don’t do well with smaller kids who pull hair. Adopt a sheepdog if you already have other established pets. They get along well with most animals. Anticipate your dog to reach a height of 20 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weigh 60 to 100 pounds when full grown. Expect to pay between $800 and $1200 for a good-quality dog. Consider adopting a sheepdog from a rescue group. Many of these dogs are already housebroken and finished with the chewing stage. There is usually nothing wrong with the dog; the owners didn’t research the breed and later discovered that they and the dog were incompatible. Rem
