Molly a three year old black & white agile English sheepdog, enjoys playing with her favourite red ball and catching it on the extensive sands of Ainsdale beach. Southport, Merseyside. UK

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The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog that emerged in England from early types of herding dog. Obsolete names for the breed include Shepherd's Dog and bob-tailed sheep-dog. The nickname Bob-tail originates from how dogs of the breed traditionally had their tails docked.