Old English Sheepdog

Description: Bred as a cattle driver and shepherd, but also used as a retriever and watchdog, this breed is intelligent, adaptable, amicable, social, not very alert, boisterous and playful. But these dogs are said to have a serious independent streak and don’t like to be rushed.

Old English Sheepdogs can be sweetly manipulative when they want to spend time with their family/owners/handlers. These dogs are good learners provided there is strong leadership in the instruction.

Height: 22 - 24 inches. Weight: 66 lbs. Colors: Shades of gray, grizzle or blue.Coat: Profuse but not excessive and a good harsh texture. Temperament: Active, playful, clever.

With Children: Yes, gets along exceptional well with children. May be too rambunctious for small children.

With Pets: Yes, enjoys the company of others.

Special Skills: Sheepdog and family pets.

Watch-dog: High Guard-dog: Low

Care: Constant care is needed to maintain his longhaired coat. Brush and combed thorough to the dense water proof undercoat at least three times per week. Clip out tangles carefully. Can be professionally machine clipped every two months. Trim around the eyes and rear end. Not a lazy dog he does have a casual approach to exercise. A leisurely daily stroll will prove sufficient motivation.

Training: Gentle and consistent handling and training is the best approach. He can be mischievous if he is bored or lonely.

Learning Rate: Low, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - High.

Activity: Indoors - High, Outdoors - Very High.

Living Environment: A house with a fenced yard is essential. Old English Sheepdogs need an owner who is strong, confident and patient and who will dedicate time and energy to grooming of his coat.

Health Issues: Hip dysplasia. He is also not suited for hot climates due to the heavy thick coat.

Life Span: 12 - 13 YearsLitter Size: 5 - 8

Country of Origin: Great Britain

History: In early times he was known as just "the Shepherd's Dog". His exact origins are unclear but the most popular consensus is that he was crossed with the Bearded Collie. Opinions agreed that the breed began to developed in the hands of the farmers in England's West Country probably around 200 years ago where he was used to herd both sheep and cattle.

First Registered by the AKC: 1888

AKC Group: HerdingClass: Herding

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German Shepherd

The males are 24 - 26 inches; and the females are 22 - 24 inches.

Their weight is 75 - 95 lb. There colors are solid black, gray, tan, or gold. The coat length is medium, straight, hard and close lying with a dense undercoat. Their temperament is intelligent, responsive, solid temperament, and consistent behavior.

They love their own children, but may be suspicious of other children. They are good with other animals if trained from puppyhood to accept other pets. You should do daily brushing, bathing, and long, daily walks. They need a large open yard. Obedience training will help improve their social skills. Training is not easy as he is intelligent and will try to think of ways to avoid doing what you are asking. Country or city living as long as adequate attention and exercise is given. Fenced yard is essential.

The owner of a German Shepherd should strong and confident. Their life span is 12 - 13 years.

Dates back to as early as the 7th Century. The German Shepherds roots are in the mountain sheepdog of Germany. About 1880 the German army modified this breed for work as a military dog. The first German Shepherd exhibit was in 1882 in Hanover.

Husky

The Siberian Husky is a medium-size and working dog breed that originated in eastern Siberia. The breed belongs to the Spitz dog family. It has a thick double coat of fur and distinctive markings.
Huskies are an active, energetic breed whose ancestors came from the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. They were bred by the Chukchi of Northeastern Asia, it was imported into Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush and spread from there into the United States and Canada. It rapidly acquired the status of a family pet and a show-dog.