Bouvier Des Flandres vs Old English Sheepdog

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Old English Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Old English Sheepdogs.

Bouvier Des Flandres vs Old English Sheepdog
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
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General Details
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-11 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1912 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Above Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-11 Years
Health Concerns
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Bouvier Des Flandres
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
White
Black and White
Blue
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Gray
Gray and White
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