Daraka old english sheepdogs Old English Sheepdogs are large dogs with shaggy coats and strong muscular bodies. They are squarely proportioned, stocky, and hardy animals. Their profusely shaggy coats come in several colors including gray, blue, blue merle, or grizzle and often show white markings as well.
Some dogs appear mostly white with markings in the previously mentioned colors.
Their course double coats have no curl in them and along with their downy undercoats thee dogs are well insulated from cold weather. Friendly, loving, playful, intelligent, and loyal are all terms that describe the temperament of Old English Sheepdogs in general. They are basically gentle with children but some may have a tendency to herd children around by bumping into them. For the most part these dogs do not nip or bite at children but rather love to play with them and will be very protective of them. Old English Sheepdogs make great family pets who stay close to home, love relaxing on the couch and make overall good companions.