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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bobtail or Altdanischer Huhnerhund or Hrti Sighthound? Find the right dog for you

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Name Old English Sheepdog Old Danish Pointer Old Croatian Sighthound
OriginsEngland flagEngland Denmark flagDenmark Croatia flagCroatia
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bobtail Altdanischer Huhnerhund
Old Danish Bird Dog
Old Danish Pointing Dog
Gammel Dansk Honsehund
Hrti Sighthound
Hrti
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which is the smallest dog, Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Large Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Danish Pointer? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound weight comparison:
Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 66-77 pounds (30-35 kg), Female: 57-68 pounds (25-30 kg) Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 71.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (27.5 kg) Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm) Male: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 23.5-27 inch (60-70 cm), Female: 21.5-25 inch (55-65 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm) Male: 22.5 inches (57 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 25 inch (65 cm), Female: 23 inch (60 cm)

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $800-$1000 Unknown
Availability
Which is easier to get, Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.
Average: The Old Danish Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The Old Croatian Sighthound is a commonly available dog breed.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound intelligence:
Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Old Danish Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound trainability comparison.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? 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.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Funny
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Sociable
Adaptable
Bubbly
Intelligent
Loyal
Calm
Brave
Resolute
Loving
Intelligent
Obedient
Gentle
Calm
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.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Old Croatian Sighthound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound?
High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Old Danish Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound social needs comparison:
Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Old Croatian Sighthound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Old Croatian Sighthound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound playfulness comparison:
The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed.
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The Old Danish Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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The Old Croatian Sighthound is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound?
Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Old Danish Pointer barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Old Croatian Sighthound is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
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.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Old Danish Pointer breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Old Croatian Sighthound breed.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
Old Danish Pointer dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Old Danish Pointer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs 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.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old Danish Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old Croatian Sighthound bite force: Ordinary.
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 Old Danish Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Old Croatian Sighthound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound mouthiness comparison:
Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old Croatian Sighthound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound?
The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Old Danish Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
Old Croatian Sighthounds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Entropion
Diabetes
Heat Intolerance
No data available No data available
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.
Rare
The Old Danish Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Old Croatian Sighthound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound lifespan comparison. How long do Old English Sheepdog, Old Danish Pointer and Old Croatian Sighthound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Old Danish Pointer: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Old Croatian Sighthound: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound?
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.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Old Danish Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Old Danish Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
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Average: The Old Danish Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Old Croatian Sighthound has an average risk for obesity.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound coat comparison:
Waterproof
Shaggy
Double
Dense
Smooth
Flat
Colors
What are the original Old English Sheepdog, Old Danish Pointer and Old Croatian Sighthound color?
Gray
Blue
White
Grizzle
Merle
White & Brown White & Black
White & Dark Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Old Danish Pointer requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Old Croatian Sighthound requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or {name3 shedding:
Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Old Croatian Sighthound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound?

Medium

The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Old Danish Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
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The Old Danish Pointer is an average drooler.
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The Old Croatian Sighthound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which dog is more friendly?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Old Croatian Sighthound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound?
Yes
Old English Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Old Danish Pointer dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
Yes
Old Danish Pointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
Old Danish Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Old Croatian Sighthounds are commonly okay with elderly people.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Old English Sheepdog or Old Danish Pointer or Old Croatian Sighthound? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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 Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound?

Not really

Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Old Danish Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Old Croatian Sighthound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Old English Sheepdog and Old Danish Pointer and Old Croatian Sighthound have?
5-8 puppies 4-6 puppies 1-10 puppies, average 5

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old Croatian Sighthound 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. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
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
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