Old English Sheepdog
Pastor Inglés (Bobtail)
- Sizelarge
- Weight27.2–40.8 kg
- Lives10–12 years
- Popularity in Mexico★★
Character
Old English Sheepdog temperament
A large dog from the herding group, in twelve traits from 1 to 5:
- Energymiddle of the road
- Affection with familyglued to you
- With kidsexcellent
- With other dogsmiddle of the road
- With strangersmiddle of the road
- Playfulnessplayful for life
- Guarding instinctborn guardian
- Adaptabilitysettles anywhere
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Barkingmiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
- Prey driveno data yet
Distinguishing features
Old English Sheepdog characteristics
- Ears
- drop
- Height
- 53–56 cm
- Weight
- 27.2–40.8 kg
- Muzzle
- medium
- Coat
- double coat
- Coat length
- long
- Colors
- gray, blue, blue merle, white and gray
- Life expectancy
- 10–12 years
- Sheddingmiddle of the road
- Coat caredaily brushing
Life expectancy
How long does a Old English Sheepdog live?
10–12 years
The breed sets the range; how long each dog lives depends on its weight, its exercise, its teeth and its check-ups with the vet.
The long profile
Long profile, in Spanish for now
The long version of this breed — character, care and origins, in Lord Chucho's voice — exists in Spanish and hasn't been translated yet. The hard data on this page (traits, features, lifespan) is the same in both languages.
Buying guides
What to buy for a Old English Sheepdog
What to buy, by what it needs:
What we'd give Choco
For a dog like this one
Affiliate links: it costs you the same. How they work (in Spanish)
AI image: the real product may vary Level-2 treat-dispensing puzzle
For the dog that's bored of everything: let it earn the kibble by thinking. Start at level 2; level 1 they solve in their sleep.
AI image: the real product may vary FURminator for double coats
On double-coated breeds it pulls out loose hair by the kilo. Your couch will thank you more than the dog will.
AI image: the real product may vary Front-clip (no-pull) harness
If the walk looks like water skiing, the chest clip redirects without hurting. It doesn't replace training, but it gives you control while training arrives.
AI image: the real product may vary Large orthopedic bed
For large gentlemen: a big dog's joints appreciate real foam, not a soggy mat.
What people ask
Frequently asked questions about the Old English Sheepdog
How big does a Old English Sheepdog get?
An adult Old English Sheepdog stands 53–56 cm at the withers and weighs 27.2–40.8 kg.
Does the Old English Sheepdog need a lot of exercise?
The Old English Sheepdog scores 3 out of 5 on “Energy”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “couch potato” and 5 is “marathoner”.
Is the Old English Sheepdog good with kids?
The Old English Sheepdog scores 5 out of 5 on “With kids”: excellent. On that scale, 1 is “better without kids” and 5 is “excellent”. Even with a 5, no dog should be left alone with small children: supervising them is the adult's job.
Does the Old English Sheepdog get along with other dogs?
The Old English Sheepdog scores 3 out of 5 on “With other dogs”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “lone wolf” and 5 is “life of the dog park”.
Is the Old English Sheepdog easy to train?
The Old English Sheepdog scores 4 out of 5 on “Trainability”: learns on the fly. On that scale, 1 is “negotiates every command” and 5 is “learns on the fly”.
Does the Old English Sheepdog bark a lot?
The Old English Sheepdog scores 3 out of 5 on “Barking”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “nearly silent” and 5 is “reports everything”.
Is the Old English Sheepdog a good guard dog?
The Old English Sheepdog scores 4 out of 5 on “Guarding instinct”: born guardian. On that scale, 1 is “not a guardian” and 5 is “born guardian”.
Does the Old English Sheepdog shed a lot?
The Old English Sheepdog scores 3 out of 5 on “Shedding”: right in the middle of the scale. On that scale, 1 is “barely sheds” and 5 is “hair everywhere”.
Health
We only publish each breed's health topics after reviewing them carefully. We guide you, but we're not your vet: if something about your dog worries you, the internet doesn't replace a visit to the vet.
Data on this page: 3 reference sources, including the AKC. See sources (in Spanish)