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15 Amazing Facts About Old English Sheepdogs You Might Not Know

#4 Interestingly, some farmers used to shave these dogs to make yarn. Perhaps that’s where their confusing name came from!

#5 Indeed, these dogs are so hairy that it’s quite unusual even to see their eyes. When visible, the eyes appear as standard brown or a beautiful blue.

#6 These dogs are also surprisingly agile. This aspect of their herding past persists. Of course, today they are more commonly used as boisterous lawn ornaments than farmhands.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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