Old English Sheepdog Puppies For Sale
Developed in England from herding dogs, old English sheepdog puppies for sale have found their way into many homes as pets. Since docking is popular with this breed they have been nicknamed “Bobtail.” They are also very well known as the Dulux dog because they have been the “mascot” and the face of Dulux paint for so long. This breed is covered in hair from head to toe; including their face. They are small and cute when they are puppies but these dogs can grow to be quite large standing on average of two feet. Females weigh in slightly less averaging 66 to 88 pounds while males generally weigh in at 80 to 100 pounds.
There are many health issues that may arise in old English sheepdog puppies for sale so before purchasing one you should be sure to get as much information possible from the breeder about the bloodline.There has not been a large amount of research done on the health of this breed, but it is known that cancer is one of the main leading causes of death. They are also prone to suffering from disorders such as hip dysplasia, diabetes, glaucoma, deafness, thyroid problems, and allergies.
After purchasing old English sheepdog puppies for sale, owners should be aware of the fact that they are subject to heat stroke due to their heavy coat. Care should be taken to prevent this. This breed is very social and intelligent. At times they have been known to try to herd people, children, or other animals by bumping them lightly. It is in their nature to herd. They do not tend to have issues with agression or nervousness, and even though they have a lot of energy at times they have been known to be couch potatoes.
Do to the large amount of hair that any old English sheepdog puppies for sale have you should be prepared to groom them regularly. At least once a week they need to be brushed which could take up to 3 hours, and ideally a brushing everyday would be good. Some people actually save the hair of their sheepdogs and spin it into yarn! Hairbands are also used by many to keep hair out of the dog’s eyes.
we have had 3 old english sheep dogs – last one lived to be 14 yrs old-
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