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Country of Origin: Great Britain - This breed is neither old nor all English. Developed from the European shepherds such as Bergamasco or Russian Owtcharkas and then bred to the sheepdogs of the British Isles. Used as drover's dogs, they were sheared down annually in the spring with the sheep.

Character: This dog is intelligent, social, and adaptable.

Temperment: This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Visitors will get a warm reception.

Coat: Hair is very long, with a waterproof under-layer. Allowable colors are blue or grey. The head, belly, and front quarters are white.

Care Regular thorough weekly grooming with a brush is required. Excessive hair around the pads of the feet must be trimmed and the ears must be kept clean.

Colour: Any shade of grey, grizzle, blue, or blue merle w/wo white markings

Comments: Coat kept in show condition requires hours of care, but they enjoy it. Excellent family pet. Generally good disposition, eager to please, but easily distracted for obedience. Extremely adaptable to owners living styles. .

Purposes: Family Pet, Herding,

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