A very shaggy dog, the Old English Sheepdog, also known as the “Bob-tailed Sheepdog” and the “Shepherd’s Dog”, is a breed that descends from the English countryside. With its iconic ...

Rising to prominence in the late 1800s, thought to be a blend of Bearded Collie with a dash of Russian Owtchar, they performed as “drovers,” a working dog that moved herds long distances. It was a ...

Although the organization was officially incorporated in 1994, Raker, dubbed "Grannie Annie" by a rescue family, has been running a rescue program for Old English sheepdogs since 1964 and has ...

Years later, however, the musician revealed the true muse behind the song: it was about a real-life Martha, his beloved old English sheepdog. To fans of the breed, it is no surprise that an old ...

The breed was in decline with just 318 Old English Sheepdog puppies registered in 2018, down from 495 registered in 2015 - a 36 per cent decline.

“I grew up with an Old English sheepdog called Flicker. We used to hide under the table and I was devastated when she died when I was six. “I bought my own – Bessie – when I was 19.

Wallace the Old English Sheepdog recently received a 2024 AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence, winning the therapy dog category. The 4-year-old canine assists veterans, hospital works and ...