Old English Sheepdog vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Old English Sheepdog vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
13-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1800 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Average
Personality
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Old English Sheepdog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
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
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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