Old English Sheepdog vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Old English Sheepdog and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Old English Sheepdog
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Old English Sheepdog
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 70 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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