OLD ENGLISH SHEEP¬ 
DOG—The origin of this 
breed can be traced back 
about one hundred and 
fifty years. The breed was 
developed to assist in driv¬ 
ing herds of cattle and 
sheep to market. Because 
of the profuse, shaggy coat 
the Old English Sheepdog 
gives the impression of 
great size and weight. In 
height he is from 22 to 26 
inches and weighs from 60 
to 80 pounds. In color, any shade of grey, grizzle, blue or blue merle, 
with or without white markings, is acceptable. 
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG — This popular breed is also known as 
the Alsatian and as the Police Dog. His ancestors were the old breeds 
of herding and farm dogs. 
He is very intelligent, loyal, 
and honest and thus does 
well in police work; and es' 
pecially as a Seeing Eye dog 
to lead the blind. He is 
from 22 to 26 inches in 
height, and is of any color 
from solid black to white, 
including brown, grey, and 
brindle. The coat should 
be very dense, and lie close 
to the body with the hair 
on the neck being longer 
and thicker than elsewhere. 
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