Barbet vs Sapsali vs Old English Sheepdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Barbet	Sapsali	Old English Sheepdog
Origins	France	Korea	England
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	404	507	70
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Other Names	French Water Dog	Sapsal Gae, Sapsaree, Exorcising Dog, Ghost Hunting Clever Dog	Bobtail, OES
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$600-$1000	$300-$500	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Barbet vs Sapsali vs Old English Sheepdog

Size	Large Medium	Large Medium	Large
Weight	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Avg. Weight	37–62 pounds (17–28 kg )	Male: 18–27 kg (40-60 lbs), Female: 16–25 kg (35-55 lbs)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23–26 inches (58–65 cm), Female: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm)	Male: 50–60 cm (20–24 in), Female: 48–58 cm (19–23 in)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)

Hair & Care - Barbet vs Sapsali vs Old English Sheepdog

Coat	Waterproof	Silky	Waterproof Shaggy Double
Colors	Fawn White Brown Gray Black	Reddish Orange Brown Golden Yellowish Blonde Black	Blue White Merle Grizzle Gray
Grooming	Average: The Barbet requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Sapsali requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Barbets shed none to minimal.	Sapsalis are heavy shedders.	Old English Sheepdogs are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Barbet vs Sapsali vs Old English Sheepdog

Temperament	Companionable Intelligent Obedient Cheerful Joyful	Friendly Loyal Protective Gentle Playful	Adaptable Intelligent Playful Protective Bubbly Loving Sociable Funny
Intelligent Rank	Average: Barbet's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Sapsali is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Old English Sheepdog's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Barbets are quite easy to train.	Sapsalis are easy to train.	Old English Sheepdogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Barbet is a highly playful breed.	The Sapsali is a highly playful breed.	The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Barbets have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Old English Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Barbets are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Sapsalis are highly affectionate dogs.	Old English Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Barbets are a social breed.	Sapsalis need for social interaction is average.	Old English Sheepdogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Barbet rarely barks.	High: The Sapsali is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Barbets are average watchdogs.	Sapsalis are one of the best watchdogs.	Old English Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Barbets are average defenders.	Sapsalis strongly protect their territory.	Old English Sheepdogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Barbet has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Sapsali has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Barbets have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Sapsalis have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Old English Sheepdogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Barbets have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Sapsali is strong enough to escape from home.	Old English Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Barbets have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Sapsalis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Old English Sheepdogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Barbets are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Sapsalis are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Barbets adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Sapsalis adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Old English Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Barbets do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Old English Sheepdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Barbet vs Sapsali vs Old English Sheepdog

Stranger Friendly	Barbets are average friendly towards strangers.	Sapsalis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Barbets are kid-friendly dogs.	Sapsalis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Barbets are average friendly towards cats.	Sapsalis are cat-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Barbets are average friendly towards other dogs.	Sapsalis are dog-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Barbet is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Sapsali is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Barbets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Sapsalis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Barbets are generally with other pets.	Sapsalis are usually friendly towards other pets.	Old English Sheepdogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Barbets are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Sapsalis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Old English Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Barbet breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Sapsali breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Barbet vs Sapsali vs Old English Sheepdog

Health Issues	Barbets tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Hernia Hip Dysplasia Overbite Underbite	No set	Allergies Cataracts Deafness Diabetes Entropion Heat Intolerance Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	11-13 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Barbets are high energy dogs.	Sapsalis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Old English Sheepdogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Barbets have an average exercise need.	Sapsalis have an average exercise need.	Old English Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Barbets don't need too much sleep.	Sapsalis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Old English Sheepdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Barbet can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Sapsali can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Barbet has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Sapsali has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Barbet is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Sapsali is an average drooler.	The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Barbet vs Sapsali vs Old English Sheepdog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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