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Pointer
VS
Old English Sheepdog
Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog
Compare Pointer 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
Pointer
Old English Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
56 – 70 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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