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14 Interesting Facts About Old English Sheepdog You Should Know

Published: by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

Old English Sheepdog is a large, athletic dog breed known for its coat. The fur covers their face and eyes making them look like a giant teddy bear. But aside from their adorable looks, there's more to them that you probably didn't know.

In this article, we will share 14 interesting facts about Old English Sheepdog you should know.

#1 These medium energy dogs are known as gentle, smart, and adaptable yet mellow
An Old English Sheepdog standing on the road
#2 They were used as a drover to help farmers drive sheep
An Old English Sheepdog sitting in the backseat inside the car while sticking its tongue out
#3 Old English sheepdogs were developed in the West of England
An Old English Sheepdog lying on the bed while her new born puppies are feeding from her
#4 They can socialize well with proper supervision and training
An Old English Sheepdog sitting in the port
#5 They have a double coat with a textured outer coat and soft undercoat
An Old English Sheepdog sitting on the floor at the restaurant
#6 Old English sheepdogs come in 15 colors
An Old English Sheepdog looking at a cup in the hand of a person
#7 The standard colors are blue-white, blue-gray, and white
A Old English Sheepdog smelling the cat sleeping on the bench
#8 It is recommended to provide feed formulated to large-sized breeds
An Old English Sheepdog standing on the front door pathway while holding a USA flag with its mouth
#9 They tend to drool everywhere and some of them are heavy shedders
An Old English Sheepdog and another dog lying on the couch next to a man
#10 They require daily brushing to remove any tangles
An Old English Sheepdog standing on the grass at the park
#11 Old English Sheepdogs need to bathe at least once every six weeks
An Old English Sheepdog puppy sleeping on the bed
#12 They are comfortable with an urban lifestyle
the back of two Old English Sheepdogs standing next to each other
#13 Old English Sheepdogs are now ranked as the 75th most popular dog breed
An Old English Sheepdog standing on the wooden floor while smelling the small turtle in the hand of a woman
#14 Although they only shed seasonally

An Old English Sheepdog lying on the field of grass

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