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Definition of Old English sheepdog
1. Noun. Large sheepdog with a profuse shaggy bluish-grey-and-white coat and short tail; believed to trace back to the Roman occupation of Britain.
Definition of Old English sheepdog
1. Noun. A breed of herding dog (also used as a pet), with shaggy grey and white fur also covering its face, and a docked tail. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Old English Sheepdog
Literary usage of Old English sheepdog
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. British Dogs, Their Points, Selection, and Show Preparation by William D. Drury (1903)
"The Old English sheepdog is a very distinct variety from the Scotch Collie ...
The Old English sheepdog, as now recognised, is of a pronounced type, ..."
2. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1917)
"Art World 3:156-8 N '17 Old English sheepdog. Country Life 33:61-7 D '17 Old
joint-stools. Country Life 31:58 Ja '17 Passing of the parlor suite. ..."
3. Dogdom: Monthly (1920)
"... and is entirely provided against in the accepted description of the Old English
sheepdog", the writer having had something to do with the said "points" ..."
4. The Old English Sheep Dog from Puppyhood to Championship: A Handbook for by Aubrey Hopwood (1905)
"... would prefer to be judged after luncheon, meet their wishes. Remember that
they have done you the honour of paying for the privilege of your opinion, ..."
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