Breed Description

The Old English Sheepdog is a shaggy coat dog that for a long time in the UK was the Dulux Paint dog, who featured in their adverts. The Old English Sheepdogs at one point were known as a fierce breed, but they have came a long way since and evolved into loving, gentle, even tempered dogs. They are very friendly and protective by nature and love their family, especially the children, however, due to its nature of herding, the Old English Sheepdog may at times herd the children by bumping them in a specific direction. The Old English Sheepdog loves to be lazy and enjoys cuddles on the sofa and short but frequent walks. They thrive on human companionship and want to be considered part of the family, however, don't be surprised if the OES wants some alone time. This breed requires strong training as they can be strong willed and lazy at times, so motivation to learn is key. Old English Sheepdogs tend to believe they know best, especially when training and at times do what they believe they should rather than what they are being told. This comes for a very good and long time herding when they used initiative when required. The Old English Sheepdog makes a great family pet as he will love every member of the family and will always be protective of the children.