Old English Sheepdog Information

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Old English Sheepdog

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Old English Sheepdog

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The Old English Sheepdog At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Great Britain 
Life Expectancy
12 - 13 yrs 
Height Range
22 - 24 in 
Weight Range
65 - 70 lbs 
Colors
Blue, gray, or grizzle 
Trainability
Can be fairly good with gentle training 
With Children
Very good with older children 
With Animals
Enjoys other animals 
Climate
Tolerates cold well; sensitive to heat 
Indoor/Outdoor
Can be indoors, but needs plenty of time in a fenced yard. Most importantly, he does not like to be alone 
Exercise Reqd
Needs some low-level exercise 
Grooming Reqd
Very high; needs constant brushing and careful trimming 
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How can I make my cairn terrier look more groomed?I brush my cairn terrier nearly every day, but no mattter what I do he still has that scraggly look, I keep him inside so hes not really exposed to any elements that will make his fur matted or anything. Can anyone advise and shampoos or grooming methods to stop him looking so wild?
- Posted by Jamal from eBWeNIuYEiI
Old English Sheepdog Information

Old English Sheepdog Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Old English Sheepdog breeders:

CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (factor antigen test)

Old English Sheepdog Health Issues