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Old English Sheepdog Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

Old English Sheepdog traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

Old English Sheepdog dog
  • API trait row: Old English Sheepdog
  • Weight range: 60.0-100.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: kid-friendly, easier to train, more protective

Old English Sheepdog traits

TraitOld English Sheepdog
Good with children5/5
Good with other dogs3/5
Shedding3/5
Grooming needs4/5
Drooling3/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers3/5
Playfulness4/5
Protectiveness4/5
Trainability4/5
Energy3/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
Old English Sheepdog
large size, high grooming		$880/yr$720/yr$61/mo$2,332/yr

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