A little history

Several theories surround the origin of the breed. All of them say little about the existence of one or several breeds that originated the bobtail. On the one hand, the theory of the influence of the pastor originally Russian. On the other hand, man's need to seek work, especially if we consider that at the time they needed a dog strong enough, bold and agile enough to be measured with wolves, bears and other animals that could endanger the sheep. This dog should have a thick mantle and conducive to withstand climatic variations in the sun, with high and low temperatures, rain, snow, giving no signs of suffering from, which was relentless and they can cover long stretches without being tired and essentially that would blend with the sheep.

For these reasons, we find similarity in characteristics between various breeds of shepherd dogs. Here are some of the races might have to do with the origin of the Bobtail:

• Pastor Russian.
• Pastor Scottish (Boarder Collie).
• French Pastor (Pastor de Brie).
• Pastors Hungarians (Kuvasz, Komondor).
The first Bobtail was present at an exhibition in England in 1865. In 1888, in the same country, founded the Old Español Sheepdog Club. As pioneers of the breed include the work of Mr. Edward Ker, not only as an owner and breeder, but the one who did most for the spread of it, writing a book in which he poured his concern about the possible loss of original characteristics of the breed.

The Bobtail, or Old English Sheepdog, is really a sheepdog. In recent decades, becoming a favorite in the competition circles for its size and size.

Bobtail's name means "no tail", a name that was given to you upon the dog's tail amputated at an early age.

Character and behavior

It is playful, gentle, loyal, intelligent and affectionate. It is

very sensitive and capable of perceiving the mood of its owner. Is not dominant, nor rebellious, and stubborn but you have to educate them with a firm hand to make it a pleasant and obedient dog. It has a highly developed protective instinct, especially with children, a characteristic that has made the United States has earned the nickname "nanny-dog" (dog-sitter).

It is characterized by being covered with hair, very rough texture. It is a strong dog and square complexion, stocky and muscular.

Ask plenty of exercise, ideally, provide two or more hours of daily exercise.

Size

Giant Between: 30 and 40 kg

Health

One of the weaknesses of the Bobtail is the dreaded hip dysplasia and so-called "Wobbler syndrome".

MOVEMENT

When the dog walking, swinging back to the way a bear. When trotting, shows effortless extension and the drive is given by the powerful post. The legs moving straight along the body axis. Gallop very elastic. At slow speeds, some dogs may tend to march in step ambling. When moving, the carriage may adopt a dog head naturally low.

Care Hairdressing

MANTLE

It has a heavy coat and rough texture. The coat falls right, but rather in a haphazard manner and free from curl. The inner layer is waterproof.

CARE

The bobtail needs great attention for its abundant mantle look moderately acceptable offer.
Under normal circumstances, the mantle should not shave nor cut with scissors. However, both the owners of the company and copies of copies and are removed from the exhibition were asked to shave over the mantle to a more comfortable and manageable.

This dog needs regular care and professional care with a frequency between 6 weeks and

Materials needed: A card or a metal bristle brush and a wide-tooth comb.
Tip: It is very important not to neglect at any time the attention of the layer if you do not want this becomes a solid mass of hair.

Brush the entire coat with a card or a metal bristle brush, starting at the bottom of one of the hind legs and going up all over the body section by section. Where there are too many knots, undo with a rake.

Pass the wide-tooth comb.

Bathing the dog with a shampoo based on natural ingredients (tea tree oil and lavender or similar), rinsed thoroughly.

Apply conditioner throughout the coat to hydrate and brighten.

Wipe dry with a hand dryer while going up the coat with the metal bristle brush. Working section by section to prevent the formation of new nodes.

Finally to annex (nails, teeth, anal sacs and carefully reviewing the plantar and cutting hair well pads)

MACHINE OR A shearing scissors:
- A machine is done before the bath with a 40 and Oster 1.9cm adapter also shave completely (for hygiene and good smell) the bottom (navel, armpits and inner zone of the English).