Old English Sheepdog
A native British breed, often called the Bob-Tail. Strong, and profusely coated; the coat is a distinctive feature of the breed , and weather-resistant. This is not the dog for those without plenty of time and patience to groom!! Boisterous, loveable puppies sonn grow into large, strong aldults requiering plenty of exercise. Basically a country dog, inteligent and friendly; he has a particulary resonant bark sufficient to frighten of any intruder, and is protective of his family and friends. His use as an advertising symbol has probably not been in his interest.
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| General Appearance
*** Strong, square - looking a
dog with great symmetry and overall soundness. Absolutely free from
legginess, profusely coated all over. A thick - set, muscular,
ablebodied dog with a most intelligent expression. The natural outline
should no be artificaially changed by scissoring or clipping.
Characteristics *** Of great stamina, exhibiting a gently rising topline, and a pear - shaped body when viewed from obove. The gait has a typical roll when ambling or walking. Bark has a distinctive toned quality
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| Temperament
*** A biddable dog of even
disposition. Bold, faitful and trustworthy, with no suggestion of
nervousness or unprovaked agression.
Head and Shull *** In proportion to the size of the body Skull capacious, rather square. Well arched above eyes, stop well defined> Muzzle strong, squareand truncated, measuring approximately half of the total head length, Nose large and black. Nostrils wide. Eyes *** Set well apart. Dark or wall eyes. Two blue eyes acceptable. Light eyes undesirable. Pigmentation on the eye rim is preferred.
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| Ears ***
Small and carried flat to the side of the head.
Mouth *** Teeth strong, large, and evenly placed. Scissor bite jaws strong with a prefect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeh and set squareto the jaws. Pincer tolerated but undesirable. Feet *** small, round and tight, toes well arched, pads thick and hard. Dew claws should be removed.
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| Tail
*** Customarily completely
docked.
Gait and Movement *** When walking, exhibits a bear like roll from thew rear. When trotting, shows effortless extension and strong driving rear action, with legs moving straight along line of travel. Very elastic at the gallop. At slow speeds, some dogs may tens to pace. When moving, the head carriage may adopt a naturally lower position. Coat *** Profuse, of good harch texture, not straight, but shaggy and free from curl. Undercoat of waterproof pile. Head and skull well covered with hair, ears moderately coated, neck well coated, forelegs well coated all round, hindQuartes more heavily coated than the rest of body. Qulity, texture, and profusion to be considered above mere length.
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| Colour
*** Any shade of grey, grizzle or
blue. Body and hindQuarters of soloid colour with or without white
socks. White patches in the solid area to be discouraged. Head , neck,
foreqaurters and under belly to be white with or without markings. Any
shade of brown undesirable.
Zise *** Height : dogs : 61 cms ( 24 inches ) and upwards; bitches 56 cms ( 22 inches ) and upwards. Type and symmetry of greatest importance, and on no account to be sacrificed to size alone.
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Faults ** Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree. Note ** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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