Old English Sheepdog
Pair of Old English Sheepdogs
Alternative names
Bobtail
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Classification
FCI: Group 1 Section 1 AKC: Herding ANKC: Group 5 (Working Dogs) CKC: Group 7 - Herding Dogs KC(UK): Pastoral NZKC: Working UKC: Herding Dog Breeds
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC

An Old English Sheepdog is a breed of dog formerly used for herding livestock, and now primarily kept as a pet.

They are best known for their shaggy black and white fur which also covers their face, including their eyes, which leads some casual observers to wonder how they can see.