.:: Standard of the Old English Sheepdog ::.
(FCI Standard n. 16) 

- or what to look for under the coat -


Tail:

Tail: previously customarily docked or natural stumpytail. 
Docked: Customarily completely docked 
Undocked: Natural carriage. Well feathered with abundant hard-textured coat
 
 

 

Gait/movement:
 
When walking exhibits a bear-like roll from the rear. When trotting, shows effortless extension and strong driving rear action, with legs moving straight along line of travel. Very elastic at the gallop. At slow speeds, some dogs may tend to pace. When moving, the head carriage may adopt a naturally lower position.

Coat:

Profuse, of good harsh texture, not straight but shaggy and free from curl. Undercoat of waterproof pile. Head and skull well covered with hair, ears moderately coated, neck well coated, forelegs well coated all round, hindquarters more heavily coated than rest of body. Quality and texture to be considered above mere length and profusion. 
 

Colour:

Any shade of grey, grizzle or blue. Body and hindquarters of solid colour, with or without white socks. White patches in the solid area to be discouraged. Head, neck, forequarters and under belly to be white with or without markings. Any shade of brown undesirable.


Size:
61 cm and upwards for dogs, 56 cm and upwards for bitches.

Type and symmetry of greatest importance, and on no account to be sacrified to size alone.

 

Disqualifying faults:  

  • Aggressive or overly shy.

  • Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

General 
characteristics
Head
Body
Movement and
coat
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