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Name	Old English Sheepdog	Landseer	Leonberger
Origins	England	Canada	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	70	513	100
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bobtail	Landseer Newfoundland	Gentle Giant Gentle Lion Leonbergi Leo
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Which is the smallest dog, Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Large	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Landseer? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger weight comparison:	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	Male: 150 pounds (68 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)	Male: 28.5-31.5 inches (72-80 cm), Female: 26.5-28.5 inches (67-72 cm)	Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)	Male: 28.5-31.5 inches (76 cm), Female: 26.5-28.5 inches (69.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (77 cm), Female: 28 inches (67.5 cm)

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$2000-$2500	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Leonberger is easier than average to get.

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger intelligence:	Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger trainability comparison.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Landseer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Leonberger dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Landseer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Leonberger dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Landseer dogs are average defenders. See more.	Leonberger dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Funny Loving Protective Intelligent Sociable Adaptable Bubbly	Playful Loving Courageous Intelligent Patient Generous	Loving Obedient Loyal Fearless Companionable Adaptable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger?	High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Landseer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Leonberger dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger social needs comparison:	Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Landseer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Leonberger dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Landseer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Leonberger dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Landseer dogs 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. See more.	Leonberger dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger playfulness comparison:	The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.	The Landseer is a playful breed. See more.	The Leonberger is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger?	Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Landseer barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Leonberger barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Old English Sheepdog indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Landseer indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Leonberger breed.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Landseer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Leonberger dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Landseer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Leonberger dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Landseer bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Leonberger bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Landseer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Leonberger has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger mouthiness comparison:	Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Landseer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Leonberger dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger health comparison. Which is the healthier: Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger?	The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Landseer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Leonbergers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Entropion Diabetes Heat Intolerance	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Bloat Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Cystine Urolithiasis Obesity Cystinuria Megaesophagus Heatstroke Acquired Depigmentation Callus Dermatitis Sub-Aortic Stenosis (SAS)	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Bloat Entropion Inherited Polyneuropathy Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease Eosinophilic Panosteitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Landseer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Leonberger should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger lifespan comparison. How long do Old English Sheepdog, Landseer and Leonberger breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years	9-11 years The average lifespan of Landseer: 10 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Leonberger: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger?	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. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Landseer can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Leonberger can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger energy level comparison:	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Landseer dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Leonberger dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Landseer dogs have an average exercise need.	Leonberger dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Landseer dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Leonberger dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Landseer breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Leonberger's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger coat comparison:	Waterproof Shaggy Double	Dense	Waterproof
Colors What are the original Old English Sheepdog, Landseer and Leonberger color?	Gray Blue White Grizzle Merle	Black White	Red Brown Yellow Sandy Reddish Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Landseer requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Leonberger requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or {name3 shedding:	Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Landseer dogs shed moderately. See more.	Leonberger dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger?	Medium ⏺ The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Landseer has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Leonberger has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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. See more.	The Landseer is an average drooler. See more.	The Leonberger is an average drooler. See more.

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Landseer dogs are generally with other pets.	Leonberger dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Which dog is more friendly?	Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Landseer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Landseer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Leonberger dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Landseer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Leonberger dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger?	Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Landseer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Leonberger dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger?	Yes Old English Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Landseer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Leonberger dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Landseer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Leonberger is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Landseers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Leonbergers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Old English Sheepdog or Landseer or Leonberger? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger?	Not really Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Landseer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Leonberger breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Old English Sheepdog and Landseer and Leonberger have?	5-8 puppies	4-10 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Old English Sheepdog vs Landseer vs Leonberger Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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