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Herdinglarge🌍 Englanddrover and shepherd's dog
Old English Sheepdog
Comical, adaptable, protective, gentle
Popularity
694
Shaggy drover with bouncing gait; jolly and protective, needs coat care and activity.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
profuse shaggy harsh double coat with waterproof undercoat
Colors
gray, grizzle, blue with white
Male height
22–24 in
Female height
21–22 in
Male weight
80–100 lb
Female weight
60–85 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
2
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
5
Drooling
2
Coat length
5
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
