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17 Historical Facts About Old English Sheepdogs You Might Not Know

#10 The second name of the breed was “bobtail”, as it had a short stump in place of the tail.

#11 Traditionally, the tail was cut to mark tax-exempt herding dogs.

#12 The luxurious bobtail wool was cut in the spring and subsequently used as filling for blankets.

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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