Old English Sheepdog vs Sheltie
Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Shelties.
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-11 Years
12-14 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1800 AD
1909 AD
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
High
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
12-14 Years
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Old English Sheepdog
Sheltie
