Old English Sheepdog
VS
Schipperke
Old English Sheepdog vs Schipperke
Compare Old English Sheepdog and Schipperke 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
Schipperke
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 70 cm
25 – 33 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
Schipperke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
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 Schipperke
Schipperkes are small, sturdy Belgian dogs with a square build and thick black double coat forming a ruff and “culottes.” Alert, intelligent, and independent, they’re loyal watchdogs, energetic companions needing daily mental and physical exercise, and generally robust with proper health care.
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