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Adopting a Old English Sheepdog

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Old English Sheepdog - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt an Old English Sheepdog at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt an Old English Sheepdog is usually $50 to $500, which covers the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Old English Sheepdogs from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Buying an Old English Sheepdog puppy from a breeder usually costs between $1,500 to $3,000 or more.

The easiest way to adopt an Old English Sheepdog is through a rescue that specializes in Old English Sheepdogs. A great place to start is creating a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Old English Sheepdogs and Old English Sheepdog mixes in your area.

Old English Sheepdog fun facts

Fun Facts:

Old English Sheepdogs had their tails docked to prove their status as working dogs (they were used to drive sheep and cattle to market). This led to their age-old nickname as "Bobtail" or "Bob."

The Old English Sheepdog's bark is called "pot casse," which is French for "broken pot" because the bark sounds like a pot breaking.

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Old English Sheepdog Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Old English Sheepdog types to temperament and health issues to popular Old English Sheepdog mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.