Old English Sheepdog
Old English Sheepdog
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breeds
Old English Sheepdog
Comparisons
German Spitz – Mittelspitz

Old English Sheepdog vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz

Compare Old English Sheepdog and German Spitz – Mittelspitz 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
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 70 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics

Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
Small

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 German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.

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