Broholmer
VS
Old English Sheepdog
Broholmer vs Old English Sheepdog
Compare Broholmer and Old English Sheepdog side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Broholmer
Old English Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 75 cm
56 – 70 cm
Weight
40 – 70 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Broholmer
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Broholmer
The Broholmer is a large, calm Danish mastiff-type guardian, devoted to its family and home. Steady, watchful, and typically gentle, it needs moderate exercise, mental stimulation, and close companionship. Still rare outside Scandinavia, breeding emphasizes health and stable temperament.
About Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large, shaggy, athletic herding breed with a dense double coat needing regular grooming or a shorter pet clip. Affectionate, clownish, and people focused, it’s intelligent but sometimes stubborn, thriving with consistent training and daily mental and physical exercise.
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