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Man and two Old English sheepdogs

Old English sheepdogs Riley, left, and Ruff, right, with Jim Ockuly of Avon Lake.Photo Courtesy of Jim Ockuly

AVON LAKE, Ohio -- Our Old English sheepdogs -- Ruff (named after Dennis the Menace’s shaggy dog) and his littermate Riley -- were true family members.

We traveled extensively with them and both earned AKC (American Kennel Club) championships.

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