Old English Sheepdog
- Height 56–61 cm 53–58 cm
- Weight 32–41 kg 27–36 kg
- Life span 10–12 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Old English Sheepdog is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from England (19th century). Males weigh 32–41 kg and females 27–36 kg. It stands 53–61 cm tall. It typically lives 10–12 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of herding dog from England. These dogs are large in size, with a thick double coat of fur to protect them from the cold. They have a gentle and affectionate demeanor, making them excellent companion and working dogs. They are highly trainable and intelligent, with an instinct to herd and protect their family and property. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for herding and guard work.
- Group
- Herding Group
- Origin
- England (19th century)
- Coat
- long double · grey, grizzle, black, blue, blue merle, and white markings
- Also known as
- Bobtail and Shepherd's Dog
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Old English Sheepdog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org oldenglishsheepdogclubofamerica.org showsightmagazine.com vcahospitals.com
Old English Sheepdog FAQ
- How long does a Old English Sheepdog live?
- The Old English Sheepdog has a life span of 10–12 years.
- How big does a Old English Sheepdog get?
- Males weigh 32–41 kg and females 27–36 kg. Height ranges from 53–61 cm.
- Is the Old English Sheepdog hypoallergenic?
- No, the Old English Sheepdog is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Old English Sheepdog in?
- The Old English Sheepdog is in the AKC's Herding Group.
More from the Herding Group
-
Australian Cattle Dog
10
-
Australian Shepherd
10
-
Bearded Collie
10
-
Beauceron
9
-
Belgian Laekenois
9
-
Belgian Malinois
8
-
Belgian Sheepdog
5
-
Belgian Tervuren
5
Similar in size
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
6
-
Catahoula Leopard Dog
10
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Chinook
3
-
Curly-Coated Retriever
9
-
Doberman Pinscher
6
-
Alaskan Malamute
9
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