Old English Sheepdog
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Old English Sheepdog vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Old English Sheepdog and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Old English Sheepdog
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 70 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
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 Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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