Sporting a long double coat that needs either extensive time and energy with a brush to keep healthy and free from mats, or regular professional grooming appointments to maintain its luxurious cotton soft coat, the adaptable Old English Sheepdog is a fun loving companion that thrives with exercise and family time. These loving family dogs eagerly lean their entire fluffy bodies against owners, receiving praise and affectionate rubs in return. Large in stature but silly in nature, the Old English doesn’t take himself too seriously and loves to climb into his owner’s lap for some snuggles, oblivious to his intimidating size and weight. This breed needs space and time with his favorite humans to romp and play in order to be happy and content.