What color is the Old English Sheepdog?

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Sarah Johnson

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What color is the Old English Sheepdog?

The coat color of a good Old English Sheepdog is a pure white head. There is no black hair on the head. It is best that even the forelimbs are white. The gray or off-white coat extends from the chest and abdomen to the hind legs. Ending at the halfway point of the leg, this kind of ancient stockings looks good. Brown or yellowish coats are considered serious faults.

Methods to select good-looking ancient animals:

1. Coat color. The coat color of a good-looking ancient shepherd is a pure white head with no black hair on the head. It is best that even the forelimbs are white. The gray or off-white coat extends from the chest and abdomen to the hind legs.

2. Gross amount. A good ancient dog has thick hair on its head, chest and body, its butt is round, and its hair feels thick and soft.

3. Bones. The first is to see if there are any congenital diseases, the second is to look at the bone mass, and the third is to look at the proportions. The height and length of a good ancient animal are basically 1:1.

4. Pigmentation. The dog's nose is completely black, without pink spots, and the eyes are preferably brown, with black circles similar to eyeliner around the eyes.