Groenendael vs Old English Sheepdog
Compare the Groenendael to the Old English Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Old English Sheepdogs.
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-11 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1800 AD
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-11 Years
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Groenendael
Old English Sheepdog
