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Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is an intelligent breed. This
dogs breed has plenty of enthusiasm and energy, and love
to play. Their large size means that they should be
watched around smaller children who could easily be
knocked over. The Old English Sheepdog breed loves the
company and attention of his owners, other dogs, and
family. The Old English Sheepdog likes to be involved
with everything that is going on. The Old English
Sheepdog is not the right dog for those with little time
to devote to a dog, as failure to provide your Old
English Sheepdog with the necessary attention and
interaction can lead to boredom and destructive
behavior. The Old English Sheepdog is a very
entertaining breed of dog, and will keep you amused for
hours with his clownish ways. He is also very friendly
and sociable, making a good family pet.
Although the Old English Sheepdog breed of dog gets
along well with children he can be quite independent.
This breed of dog can sometimes play rough, which means
that he is best around older children. The Old English
Sheepdog dogs will bark to raise an alarm, making them
effective watchdogs. With strangers the Old English
Sheepdog tends to be polite, and he enjoys the company
of other dogs. It is important to socialize your Old
English Sheepdog early on to ensure a well balanced
personality and temperament. The Old English Sheepdog
can be timid if not properly socialized at an early age.
Watch out for the herding instincts of the Old English
Sheepdog, which may still be evident in the way he tries
to herd people and animals - often by nipping at the
ankles. The Old English Sheepdog can be a stubborn breed
of dog, and this can make training more difficult. These
dogs are best suited to those with some experience of
dog ownership.
A robust yet easygoing, compact, balanced dog, a marked
characteristic of the Old English Sheepdog is its gait,
which is quite like the shuffle of a bear. The Old
English Sheepdog has over 150 years history, believed to
be developed in the west of England, yet still rather
uncommon . It is one of the well-loved breeds, and was
even featured in Disney's The Little Mermaid, as Prince
Eric's faithful companion. The breed’s intelligence is
great and exhibits deep devotion to his friends and will
bark at any unusual occurrence.
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Otterhound
The Otterhound is a dog that is
very independent and strong minded. This breed of dogs
is also extremely affectionate and loving. These dogs
love to play and exercise, and should be in an
environment where there is plenty of space to enjoy
activity. He also needs to be with a family that has the
time to commit to a pet. The Otterhound dogs love to get
involved with family activities, and especially love to
swim. Determined and enthusiastic, the Otterhound dogs
will go to any lengths to investigate a scent, and his
keen sense of smell means that he will pick up on a
scent with the greatest of ease. The Otterhound dogs
also means that he should be kept in a safe and secure
area at all times when not on a leash, as otherwise his
dedication to following a scent could lead him into
danger.
The Otterhound dog breed can be both loud in terms of
his deep bark, and messy, which means that he is not
ideally suited to those that like their homes to be
clean all of the time. The Otterhound dogs bark does
mean that this dog can make an effective watchdog. This
breed of dog is stubborn and independent and can make
training something of a challenge. The Otterhound dog
breed is best suited to those with some experience of
dog ownership and training. The Otterhound dog gets
along well with children, and with proper socialization
should get along okay with other dogs. The Otterhound
dog should be socialized early on with cats and should
not be trusted with smaller dogs and other animals, as
this dog does have strong hunting instincts. With
strangers, the Otterhound dogs reaction can vary, some
may be reserved whereas others may be friendly. The
Otterhound is quite a rare breed, and therefore those
looking for a puppy may have quite a wait.
The Otterhound dog is an old British
breed of dog, with Bloodhound ancestors in its background. The Otterhound
dog is in turn one of the ancestors of the
Airedale Terrier. There are fewer than 1000 Otterhounds
world wide. This is a large, strong breed with a hard,
crisp and close coat, oily in nature that can withstand
any amount of immersion in water. It is a peer among
swimmers, its progress through the water being aided
greatly by its webbed feet. Otterhounds are affectionate
but don't demand attention all the time. Read
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Choosing Dogs by Size
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