The shaggy, bobtailed Old English Sheepdog was the drover's dog of the west country, bred to move sheep and cattle to market. In The Old English Sheep Dog, Henry Arthur Tilley sets down what every owner and breeder should know of the breed.
First published in 1930, Henry Arthur Tilley's account sets the Old English Sheepdog's history and origins alongside guidance on its points and standard, its character, and the everyday work of rearing, feeding and preparing a dog for the show ring.
Long scarce in its original edition, it returns here in a faithful modern reprint for Old English Sheepdog owners, breeders and breed historians.
This edition features:
- Traces the origins and history of the Old English Sheepdog.
- Sets out the breed's points, character and show standard.
- Practical notes on rearing, feeding, breeding and management.
- Restored from the original text and illustrations.