Old English Sheepdogs have shaggy fur which covers their face including
their eyes. Their long coats can be any shade of gray, blue, or blue
merle with optional white markings. The thick undercoat is water resistant
and a good insulator in both hot and cold weather.
This breed is a gentle, intelligent, funny, social, lovable teddy bear
of a dog. The Old English Sheepdog loves his home and family and generally
gets along well with children, dogs and visitors.
As most herding breeds, Old English Sheepdogs require significant physical
and mental exercise. The breed has two big requirements: grooming and
exercise. If you cannot commit to both of these, you should consider
a different breed.
A large dog, the males weigh 70 to 90 pounds and are 21-23 inches at the withers. The slightly smaller females weigh 60 to 80 pounds and stand 20-22 inches.