History of the Breed
The origin of the Old English Sheepdog remains a question of keen interest to Bobtail fanciers, and is still open to new theories and discoveries. However, there are traces of evidence which place its origin in the early nineteenth century, centered in the Southwestern Counties of England. Some maintain that the Scottish Bearded Collie had a large part in the making of the Old English Sheepdog. Others claim the Russian Owtchar as one of its progenitors.
Writings of that time refer to a "drover's dog" which was used primarily for driving sheep and cattle to market. It is speculated that these drover's dogs were exempt from taxes due to their working status. To prove their occupation, their tails were docked, leading to the custom of calling the sheepdog by the nickname "Bob" or "Bobtail." Although this dog has been used more for driving than for herding, the lack of a tail to serve as a rudder, so to speak, has in no way affected its ability to work with heavier kinds of sheep or cattle.
Although we have not been raising Sheepdogs as long as our Newfies, we are fully in love
with this breed and have taken every precaution to have healthy quality dogs!
We spent years researching breeders and having all recommended testing before we
decided to breed.
AKC Old English Sheepdog puppies ready Jan 2008!
All puppies receive two vaccinayions/wormings...tails docked/dew claws removed...
vet checked & health certified with a two yr. written health guarantee.
Crate trained and well socialized
Three females & nine males
Will reserve a puppy with $500 deposit - balance due 10 days before shipping
$1,100-includes shipping and carrier.
NOTE: All our puppies are from the same lines and should be same quality as other litters shown
In today's families, the Old English Sheepdog is a big, lovable companion. He likes to be with his family and get plenty of exercise every day. Although the Old English Sheepdog's abundant coat might seem a problem in hot weather, it's an effective insulator in both hot and cold.
The Old English Sheepdog is a member of the Herding Group and was first recognized by the AKC in 1888.
