Related breedGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomOld English Sheepdog at a glance
- Origin
- West Country, England, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1700 to 1888 (likely)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- 10 to 12 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 16
- DNA clade
- UK Rural (Parker 2017)
The name. Named for its English origin; the nickname Bobtail comes from its traditionally docked tail.
Same familyAkita1600 to 1931 · JapanFamily and relatives
Descends from
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Same time, same continent
Affenpinscher, Bedlington Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Dachshund
Close by DNACatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United StatesClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Bearded Collie20.8 Mb
- Border Collie19.2 Mb
- Australian Kelpie17.9 Mb
- Rough Collie16.5 Mb
- Shetland Sheepdog14.7 Mb
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi12.4 Mb
- Australian Shepherd11.7 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraDachshund1600 to 1888 · GermanyPlace in time
The Old English Sheepdog appears 1700 to 1888 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Old English Sheepdog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineEarly Modern Era111 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBernese Mountain Dog1700 to 1907 · Switzerland
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