Can Sheepdogs Be Aggressive?
Old English Sheepdogs Are Smart but Independent Dogs. .. . They Can Be Somewhat Dog Aggressive, Particularly the Males. a Rise in Their Popularity in the 1970S...
Old English sheepdogs are smart but independent dogs. ... They can be somewhat dog aggressive, particularly the males. A rise in their popularity in the 1970s was not the best thing for the breed, and reputable breeders are working hard to restore the desired even temperament.
Are sheepdogs good family pets?
The well-bred and well-socialized Old English Sheepdog is a trustworthy children's companion. ... The good-natured OES is friendly with other dogs and pets, provided he is properly socialized and trained.
Do sheepdogs bite sheep?
“Gripping” is the euphemistic term we use to describe a dog that bites – literally “grips” – a sheep, but it covers a spectrum of behaviour from taking a nip at the fleece as the dog rushes past, to a determined hanging on to, usually, a leg or the tail. Biting the sheep is unacceptable.