Bobtail
Other names:
old English Shepherd
Brief information
- Breed name: Bobtail
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Birth time of the breed: 1888
- Weight: 27-46 kg
- Height (height at the withers): males from 61 cm, females from 56 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-13 years
Bobtail is a shepherd breed of dogs from the UK. This huge and curly-haired dog is very popular due to its friendly nature. The Old English Shepherd Dog is used today not only as a shepherd, but also as a companion, guide dog, and even for the therapy of children with physical and mental retardation. It is noteworthy that a huge bobtail can easily carry urban maintenance and does not need much physical exertion.
Breed characteristics
Aggressiveness
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Low (
Rating
2/5)
Activity
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Average (
Rating
3/5)
Training
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Average (
Rating
3/5)
Molt
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High (
Rating
4/5)
Need for care
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Very high (
Rating
5/5)
Friendliness
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Very friendly (
Rating
5/5)
Health
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Average (
Rating
3/5)
Cost of maintenance
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Above Average (
Rating
4/5)
Attitude to Loneliness
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Moderate time (
Rating
3/5)
Intelligence
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Smart (
Rating
4/5)
Noise
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Low (
Rating
2/5)
Security qualities
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Bad guard (
Rating
2/5)