According to the Old English sheepdog history it holds its origin to the countries that lie to the west of England. There are many theories blankets regarding its birth. They were used by farmers to help them in the fields. Along with the sheep the hair of these dogs were also used for making blankets and warm clothes. They were also used to herd reindeers as they could tolerate extreme cold. It was acknowledged as a breed by the American Kennel Club in Eighteen hundred and Eighty eight.

The Old English sheepdog characteristics include it is a sturdy as well as well built dog. It has a broad as well as deep chest and a large head. The Old English Sheep Dog has a black nose and the teeth meet like the bite of a scissor. The eyes of the dog are usually blue or brown and the ears are not very big. It is seen that when the Old English Sheep dog is born it may not have any tail. The coat of the dog is double and is very bushy. The coat comes in various combinations of blue and gray.

The Old English sheepdog puppies are very steady and easygoing. They adapt themselves easily to various environments and are very affectionate and friendly. They are also very clever and dedicated and defensive about their owner and his family as it treats itself as a family member.

The Old English sheepdog training is easy as they follow instructions and commands well. The training needs to be done with a lot of firmness and confidence and the rules that have been set for it to follow needs o be very consistent. The trainer needs to have a lot of authority to give proper and clear instructions and training needs to be given with a lot of calmness and patience

Other Old English Sheep Dog information’s include the number of years an Old English Sheep dog may live is about ten to twelve years. The height of the Old English Sheep Dog is twenty two inches to twenty four inches while the bitches may be as tall as twenty inches to twenty two inches. The weight of the Old English Sheep Dog is sixty five pounds while that of the bitches is sixty pounds. It has been observed that some of the Old English Sheep Dog can weigh over one hundred pounds. When the dog barks it sounds like a bell that’s cracked.

The Old English Sheep Dog health problems include they may suffer from dysplasia of he hips and eye problems. They may also have problems related to blood.

The Old English sheepdog adoption is a good idea for people who live apartments if it is given ample of exercise. It is reasonably energetic in the house and would require a small courtyard to play. It is essential to take the Old English Sheep Dog for walks or for jogging and running daily

The coat of the Old English Sheep Dog is rough and long which needs to be taken care of regularly to maintain its  good condition. Combing and brushing of the coat needs to be done two to three times in a week to avoid it getting matted. If it gets matted the skin may get affected thus causing infections. The Old English Sheep Dog sheds hair seasonally generally during spring.