Old English Sheepdog vs Alano Espanol

Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Alano Espanol. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Alano Espanols.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Old English Sheepdog is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Alano Espanol is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Old English Sheepdog.
Children - Both the Old English Sheepdog and Alano Espanol are great with children.
Grooming - The Alano Espanol is very easy to groom. The Old English Sheepdog has very high grooming needs.
Barking - Both the Old English Sheepdog or Alano Espanol will bark less frequently than most breeds.

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Old English Sheepdog vs Alano Espanol

Breed Name	Old English Sheepdog	Alano Espanol
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	10-11 yrs.	11-14 yrs.
Height	20-24 in.	22-25 in.
Weight	60-100 lb	75-88 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	UK (England)	Spain
Origin Year	1800 AD	1300 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Average
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Willing To Please	Affectionate Aggressive Loving Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	Yes	No
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	20°F to 80°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Rarely	Below Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium
Exercise Required	High	Medium
Top Running Speed	22 mph	18 mph
Strength	Very High	Very High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	High	Low
Shedding	High	Low
Dander	Medium	Low
Drool Amount	Medium	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Old English Sheepdog	Alano Espanol
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Below Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	High
Guarding	Below Average	Average
Herding	High	Average
Hunting	Below Average	High
Protection	Below Average	High
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	Average	Below Average
Watch	High	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Old English Sheepdog	Alano Espanol
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-11 yrs.	11-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Cataracts	Yes	No
Deafness	Yes	No
Diabetes	Yes	No
Entropion	Yes	No
Heat Intolerance	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Old English Sheepdog	Alano Espanol
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	No
Long	Yes	No
Short	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & White	Yes	No
Blue	Yes	No
Blue & White	Yes	No
Blue Merle & White	Yes	No
Blue, Gray, & White	Yes	No
Brown	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	Yes
Gray	Yes	No
Gray & White	Yes	No
Grizzle	Yes	No
Grizzle & White	Yes	No