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Name	Old English Sheepdog	Poodle	Australian Cattle Dog
Origins	England	Germany France	Australia
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	70	7	56
Reviews	0	7	2
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Other Names	Bobtail, OES	French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel	Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, Hall39;s Heeler, ACD, Cattle Dog, Red Heeler
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.
Breed Recognition	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	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1500	$500-$700

General Appearance - Old English Sheepdog vs Poodle vs Australian Cattle Dog

Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	46 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Old English Sheepdog vs Poodle vs Australian Cattle Dog

Coat	Waterproof Shaggy Double	Curly	Dense
Colors	Blue White Merle Grizzle Gray	Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black	Blue Speckled Red Mottled
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Old English Sheepdogs are heavy shedders.	Poodles shed none to minimal.	Australian Cattle Dogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Old English Sheepdog vs Poodle vs Australian Cattle Dog

Temperament	Adaptable Intelligent Playful Protective Bubbly Loving Sociable Funny	Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable	Aggressive Energetic Loyal Responsive Alert Intelligent Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Old English Sheepdog's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Old English Sheepdogs are easy to train.	Poodles are easy to train.	Australian Cattle Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed.	The Poodle is a playful breed.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Old English Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Old English Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Old English Sheepdogs need a lot of social interaction.	Poodles need a lot of social interaction.	Australian Cattle Dogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Old English Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.	Poodles are good watchdogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Old English Sheepdogs strongly protect their territory.	Poodles strongly protect their territory.	Australian Cattle Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Old English Sheepdogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Poodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Cattle Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Old English Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Poodles have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Old English Sheepdogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Poodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Australian Cattle Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	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.	Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Old English Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Poodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Cattle Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Old English Sheepdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Poodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 - Old English Sheepdog vs Poodle vs Australian Cattle Dog

Stranger Friendly	Old English Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Poodles are stranger friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Old English Sheepdogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Old English Sheepdogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Poodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Old English Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Poodles are dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Old English Sheepdogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Cattle Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Old English Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Poodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Cattle Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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	Not really Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Australian Cattle Dog 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 - Old English Sheepdog vs Poodle vs Australian Cattle Dog

Health Issues	The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cataracts Deafness Diabetes Entropion Heat Intolerance Hip Dysplasia	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Patellar Luxation Premature Graying Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Runny Eyes Sebaceous Adenitis Von Willebrand's Disease	Deafness Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	No
Energy Level	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.	Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Cattle Dogs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Old English Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.	Poodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Cattle Dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Old English Sheepdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Australian Cattle Dogs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	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.	The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Old English Sheepdog vs Poodle vs Australian Cattle Dog

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	5-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	1-7 puppies, average 5
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