Västgötaspets
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Old English Sheepdog
Västgötaspets vs Old English Sheepdog
Compare Västgötaspets 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
Västgötaspets
Old English Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 33 cm
56 – 70 cm
Weight
9 – 15 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
Summary
About Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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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