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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Old English SheepdogLarge
- Typical adult height
- Old English Sheepdog56–61 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Old English Sheepdog27–30 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Old English Sheepdogfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Old English SheepdogVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- Old English SheepdogVery lively
- Grooming
- Old English SheepdogDaily
- Shedding
- Old English SheepdogTends to shed little
- Training
- Old English SheepdogGenerally trainable with consistency
- Barking
- Old English SheepdogCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Old English SheepdogUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Old English SheepdogA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- Old English SheepdogUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Old English SheepdogBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Old English SheepdogUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Old English SheepdogUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Old English SheepdogVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.