Old English Sheepdog

A shaggy, gentle giant with a fun personality.

Old English Sheepdogs are large, affectionate dogs with a playful demeanor. Known for their thick, fluffy coats and bear-like gait, they are intelligent and loyal. They thrive in active homes and need grooming to manage their coat.

Quick Facts

SizeLarge
Breed GroupPastoral
Lifespan10–12 Years
Exercise NeedsMore than 2 hours per day
TrainabilityClever and willing, they enjoy tasks and do well with structured training routines.
Grooming NeedsHigh
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyMedium
TemperamentFriendly, loyal, and adaptable. They make great companions for children and enjoy being part of the family.

Available Old English Sheepdogs

2 dogs available
Fairy, a 3 years old female Old English Sheepdog available for adoption from RSPCA in East Sussex

RSPCA

Fairy

East Sussex
SexFemale
Age3 years
BreedOld English Sheepdog

Fairy came in on the 20th of May via another rescue. She came from a puppy farm.Fairy is a friendly girl who can be a little shy at first. She knows how to sit but will need further training, including housetraining. Fairy walks fairly well on the lead and is very interested in her surroundings as she may not have been out and about much previously. She can be a little sensitive to busy places and would prefer a calmer home environment.Fairy appears to like other dogs so far and will be socialised further whilst she is with us.She will be looking for an experienced home without young children due to her shy nature. Fairy would benefit from having her own, secure garden.Scroll through the gallery of images above or click to openΔ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );You must have an appointment booked after applying to adopt in order to meet the animals.You are welcome to drop off donations at any time or come into our reception office with any enquiries.We are constantly striving to improve all aspects of our work. If you feel we haven’t got something right we have a Branch Complaints Policy to address any issues.For further information about how we manage your data, please read our privacy policy.Registered Charity No. 206630. Copyright RSPCA Brighton & The Heart of Sussex 2026. All rights reserved.Support local animals in need AND be in with a chance to win a monthly JACKPOT of £25,000!!! Plus other prizes You can now play from just £1 a week, helping us continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals across our community. Find out more here.