Traditionally, the Old English Sheepdog’s tail was docked, giving them the nickname “Bob” or “Bobtail” as a sign that these dogs were working animals, making them exempt from taxation.

The Old English Sheepdog was a jack-of-all trades, often a jovial mud-roller weighing in at 100 pounds, owning a bark likened to two pans being clanked together. Along the way they were given the ...

The ‘bobtail’ acquired another affectionate nickname: the ‘Dulux dog’. In 1961, the director shooting an advertisement for the British paint brand brought along his old English sheepdog, Dash — true ...

During the 18th century, a tax on pet dogs was introduced. Working sheepdogs were exempt, but were required to have their tails docked as proof that they weren't domestic animals. This gave rise to ...