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Smithfield

Large historical herding dog with thick, shaggy coat originally used for droving cattle to London's Smithfield Market. Considered an ancestor of the Old English Sheepdog, this hardy working breed is now extinct in its original form, though similar types persist in Australia as landrace breeds.

Life span
12–14 years
Origin
England
Smithfield dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–14 years
Temperament
Intelligent, loyal, work-focused, alert, independent, courageous
Origin
England
Breed group
Herding
Weight
16–25 kg
Height
46–53 cm

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Smithfield

Description

Large historical herding dog with thick, shaggy coat originally used for droving cattle to London's Smithfield Market. Considered an ancestor of the Old English Sheepdog, this hardy working breed is now extinct in its original form, though similar types persist in Australia as landrace breeds.

History

Historic droving breed originating in England, named after London's Smithfield Market where these dogs drove and managed cattle. Known for hardiness and intelligence, they were brought to Australia and Tasmania by early settlers. The original English Smithfield is now extinct, but similar types persist as landrace breeds in Australia. Considered a key ancestor to modern Old English Sheepdogs and Bearded Collies.

Temperament

Personality traits

Intelligent loyal work-focused alert independent courageous

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