Old English Sheepdog
A big, shaggy English drover with a clownish streak and a coat that needs serious daily care.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Groot
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 61–66 cm · Tewe 56–61 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 32–45 kg · Tewe 27–36 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 10–12 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- Elke dag
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, lank
- Kleure
- Grys, Blou, Wit
- Geteel vir
- Oppas van vee, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Verenigde Koninkryk
- FCI
- Groep 1, nr. 16 · Skaap- en beeshonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met katte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 2/5 – Laag |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 3/5 – Matig |
| Blaf | 3/5 – Matig |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Kwyl | 2/5 – Laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 2/5 – Laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Hanteer koue | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- love grooming or will budget for a groomer
- want a friendly, sociable large dog
- live in a cool climate with space
Dink twee keer as jy …
- live in a hot climate
- want a tidy, low-shedding dog
- have limited space or time for coat care
Versorging
Temperament
Old English Sheepdogs are affable, sociable and generally good-natured with people and dogs. They can be boisterous and occasionally stubborn. Some keep a mild herding urge to nudge or round up.
Oefening
Around an hour or more a day of walks and play keeps them fit. They enjoy herding, rally and steady hikes in cooler weather.
Versorging
The full coat needs daily brushing and frequent bathing to stay mat-free; many owners keep pets in a shorter clip by a groomer. Shedding is moderate to heavy.
Opleiding
Willing but can be strong-minded. Start early with lead manners and recall, and use patient, reward-based methods.
Gesondheid
Hip dysplasia, some eye conditions, hypothyroidism and sensitivity to certain drugs (MDR1) are known in the breed. Breeding dogs are usually hip and eye screened and MDR1 tested, so ask the breeder for results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Oogondersoek
DNS-toetse
- MDR1
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Old English Sheepdog was developed in south-west England to drive sheep and cattle to market. Its tail was traditionally docked, which gave rise to the nickname Bobtail. Its distinctive rolling gait and profuse grey-and-white coat made it a popular show and family dog in the 20th century.
At home it is friendly, playful and sometimes comical, with a loud, rather deep bark. It is a sizeable dog that keeps a puppyish streak for years. The biggest commitment is the coat: without regular brushing or clipping it mats quickly, and the dog is not well suited to hot weather.
Het jy geweet?
Because their tails were traditionally docked, Old English Sheepdogs are still widely known by the nickname Bobtail.