Finnish Lapphund vs Old English Sheepdog

Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Old English Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Old English Sheepdogs.

Finnish Lapphund vs Old English Sheepdog
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
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General Details
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-11 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Origin Country
Finland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-7000 BC
1800 AD
Temperament
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
High
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-11 Years
Health Concerns
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Finnish Lapphund
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Brown and White
Brown and White
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Gray and White
Gray and White
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