Bobtail
Description
The Bobtail is a large, squarely proportioned, agile dog with a profuse shaggy coat. The body is stocky, well balanced and muscular. It is a strong, compact-looking dog of great symmetry. All round it is a thickset, muscular, able-bodied dog, with a most intelligent expression, free of all Poodle or Deerhound character. The sum of these qualities, combined with its agility, make it able to meet the tasks required of a shepherd’s or drover’s dog.
Other names:
Old English Sheepdog
Height:
Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61cm.)
Bitches 20-22 inches (51cm.)
Weight:
Dogs from 65 pounds (29kg.)
Bitches from 60 pounds (27kg.)
Some can grow to over 100 pounds (45kg.)
Temperament:
The Bobtail is friendly, intelligent, faithful and protective. Several generations ago, this breed was described as fierce and untrustworthy, but its characteristics have long since disappeared. It is even-tempered and adaptable. (more…)
