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Borg Svemann,
Woodworker
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Particularly common in cocker spaniels and Old English sheepdogs, as well as several other breeds.
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Albert Graham,
Backyard Pool Drainer
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Old English sheepdogs are very active and need a lot of exercise, but just like people, they can become couch potatoes.
An increased prevalence of thyroid autoantibodies noted in Doberman Pinschers, Old English Sheepdogs and Irish Setters suggests that thyroiditis is inherited in these breeds.
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Anita Ganesh,
Poet
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Luckily, Old English Sheepdogs also love children and make charming pets.
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Paddy McGuinness,
Newsagent
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By the time 1936 arrived there were five shows in Scotland which had classes for Old English Sheepdogs including Edinburgh and Glasgow where challenge certificates were on offer.
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Arthur Dawkins,
Astro-physicist
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Old English Sheepdogs have hereditary genetic problems to be aware of.
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Chrissie Tanner,
Homemaker and Mom
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Old English sheepdogs tend to be very unhappy when relegated to the backyard: If this will be the situation, a different breed should be considered.
Old English Sheepdogs need an owner who is strong, confident and patient and who will dedicate time and energy to grooming of his coat.
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Sasha Prevette,
Kindergarten student
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Like all purebred dogs Old English Sheepdogs have their own set of hereditary and genetic problems that must be watched for.
Old English Sheepdogs do well with older children, but are not recommended for families with children under 5 years of age.
I also got involved in obedience with the Old English Sheepdogs; it was quite a challenge to outsmart the fluffy ones and convince them that obedience was fun.
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Craig Leveaux,
Blogger
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Because potential owners do not realize the magnitude of care that Old English sheepdogs require, many of these dogs sadly end up at animal shelters or worse.
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