Bobtail: Origins, Appearance, and Character of the English Sheepdog

Adorable companion dog, very sweet and affectionate. Its thick coat gives it an unmistakable appearance.

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Docile, affectionate, cheerful, but also robust and very agile. bobtail It is a long-haired dog (which also reaches the eyes), usually two-colored between gray and blue. Its real name is Old English Sheepdog ((Old English Sheepdog), and in fact this breed in the past replaced the border collie in herding flocks. Not to mention that this dog has a distinctive timbre of voice, similar to that of a breaking shard.

Origins

The Old English Sheepdog, or Bobtail, probably derives from the cross between European Shepherds of the Owtcharka and Bergamasco types with British Shepherds. The first standard was drawn up in 1888, but the breed's fame came in the 1950s. Originally a sheepdog, today it is a perfect companion. companion dog.

Appearance

The bobtail is a dog Strong and robust, belonging to the herding and cattle dogs (excluding the Swiss Cattle Dog). The coat is thick and weather-resistant, the head is proportionate to the size of the body, and the muzzle is approximately half the total length of the head. It is also distinguished by the following characteristics:

  • short and compact body
  • short tail
  • The height at the withers of male dogs is 61 cm and more, while that of females is 56 cm and more.
  • The weight is around 30 kg for females and around 35-40 kg for males.
  • The coat is abundant, shaggy, and free of curls; the undercoat is waterproof. Acceptable colors are gray, grizzle, or blue.
  • the head is rather square, with a well-marked stop.
  • The eyes are widely spaced, dark brown and blue in color. Or one dark brown and the other blue.
  • The ears are small and hang flat on the sides of the head.

 

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Character

Sweet and affectionate, this dog is known for its loyalty and obedience. But it's also very lively and courageous. It has no problem with children, with whom it has a blast, or with other animals, with whom it tends to get along well. It can be very protective. This dog was once considered violent and unreliable; today, it's also very good with children, which is why its presence is spreading throughout Italy.

Supply

Feed your dog good-quality food, divided into small meals throughout the day. Also, try to maintain a nutritionally balanced diet, and consult your veterinarian for advice.

Cure

This dog enjoys good health and therefore requires no special care beyond the standard ones. However, be careful to take care of its long fur by brushing it at least every two weeks, and even more frequently during the warmer months when parasites are more likely to attack it.

Take him for walks often but don't force him into long marathons, which aren't his cup of tea.

 

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Adoption

If you want to adopt a bobtail, start by visiting, and then contacting the Facebook page by phone. Abandoned BobtailsYou will find several of them, just waiting for an owner, with the telephone numbers of the people who recovered them. The Group also Bobtail in Italy It may be helpful to give you some guidance.

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