Height: 21 inches at shoulder and up
Weight: males are 80 to 100 pounds; females are 60 to 85 pounds
Coat: thick and shaggy
Life span: 10 to 12 years or more
Breed Group: Herding Dogs

The Old English Sheepdog is a large, athletic dog with an unmistakable shaggy coat. The Old English Sheepdog was historically a drover, helping farmers drive cattle and sheep to the market. Today, the good-natured Old English Sheepdog enjoys the comfort of home life and still competes in conformation, obedience, agility, and herding trials. He's an adaptable, intelligent dog with an easygoing disposition.