El bobtail It is a large breed, with a calm, affectionate and protective character. Very striking thanks to its dense and long coat. It comes from Great Britain, and for decades it has been used primarily as a guard and shepherd dog. It is currently very popular as a pet. Its history is full of curious details that we remember in this article.
- The first name that this breed received was that of "Old English Sheepdog"; that is to say, "Old English Sheepdog", as it is still known today. Later it would receive the denomination of “bobtail", Which means" short tail ".
- Its provenance is unknown, although it is believed that the roman legions They spread this dog to different countries. However, there are many theories about it. It is one of the oldest breeds of sheepdog.
- The bobtail was officially recognized by the Kennel Club in 1880, the year in which the first club of this breed was also founded. However, seven years earlier the first specimen was presented at an exhibition.
- During World War I (1914-1918), it was used to drag sleds loaded with weapons, food and medicine to the front. Later, after World War II (1939-1945), its population decreased enormously, becoming close to extinction.
- Need to consume between 1.400 and 1.500 kilocalories per day to stay healthy. Your weight should be between 30 and 40 kg.
- The most remarkable thing about his anatomy is his abundant fur, dense, strong and long. It can be of different shades: white, gray or black, with or without spots. Its appearance is, therefore, much more varied than that of other breeds.
- In Australia and the United Kingdom it is also popularly known as "Dulux's dog", because the bobtail was the protagonist of an advertising campaign for the Dulux paint brand. This happened in the 60s, and since then it is a frequent dog in movies, television and commercials.