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| Name: |
Old_English_Sheepdog |
| Average Maximum Height: |
21-24 in |
| Average Maximum Weight: |
65-67 lb |
| Colors: |
Their long coats can be any shade of gray, grizzle, blue, or blue merle, with optional white markings. |
| Coat: |
Soft puppy coat becomes harder and shaggier. Straight forelegs are covered with profuse, hard topcoat and waterproof undercoat |
| Grooming Required: |
High |
| Good with Children: |
Yes |
| Best Kept: |
Indoors |
Activity Level
(1 low; 10 high): |
1 |
| Originates From: |
Great Britain |
| Origin Date: |
1800\'s |
| Original Use: |
Sheep herding |
| Current Use: |
Companion |
| Other Names: |
Bobtail |
| Life Expectancy: |
12-13 years |
| AKC Recognition: |
Yes |
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The Old English Sheepdog is the brand mascot for Dulux paint. The dog was first introduced in Australian advertising campaigns in the 1960s. Since then they have been a constant and highly popular feature of Dulux television and print adverts in both Australia and the UK. So much so, that most uninformed people in those markets refer to the breed as a 'Dulux dog' rather than a Sheepdog.
Over the years, different dogs have appeared in the adverts. However, they all look very similar, partially as a result of most of them being selected from a closely related line of pedigree dogs. The first Dulux dog was Shepton Dash, who held the role for eight years. His successor, Fernville Lord Digby, was the most famous Dulux dog and also made his owner, Cynthia Harrison, famous. When filming commercials, Digby was treated like a star, being driven to the studio in a chauffeur driven car. Barbara Woodhouse was employed to train Digby and his three stunt doubles, who were used whenever specific tricks or actions needed to be filmed.
Apart from Dash, all the Dulux dogs have been breed champions, and five of them have won 'Best of Show' prizes. |
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The long coat requires thorough brushing at least weekly, preferably from the base of the hairs to keep the thick undercoat hair mat and tangle free. Brushing only over the top of the longer outside (guard) hairs can compact the undercoat and promote mats. The dense undercoat between the pads of the feet, behind the ears, and at the base of the legs are especially prone to matting. Trimming the hair between the toes and the ball of the foot is especially important.
Some people save their Old English Sheepdog's hair from grooming and have spun it into yarn.
Famous Sheepdogs
* Alfie from Serpico
* Ambrosius and Merlin from Labryinth
* Edison from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
* Farley, the first dog of the Patterson family in the comic strip, For Better or For Worse. Modeled after Lynn Johnston's own dog of the same breed who in turn was named after Farley Mowat.
* Hobo from Please Don't Eat The Daisies
* Martha, sheepdog belonging to Paul McCartney (featured in the song "Martha, My Dear")
* Max from The Little Mermaid
* Nanny from Peter Pan (1953 film)
* Nana from Hook
* Sam from Cats & Dogs
* Sam Sheepdog from the Sam Sheepdog and Ralph Wolf Looney Tunes cartoons.
* Shag from Road Rovers
* The Shaggy Dog from The Shaggy Dog, The Shaggy D.A., and The Shaggy Dog Returns
* Tiny, pet of FDR
* The English Sheepdog (real name: Wolfie) from 101 Dalmatians, both the animated and live-action versions. In the original book, the character is called the Colonel.
* Digby from Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973)
* Barkley from Sesame Street
* Bebe from Captain Kangaroo
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