Adaptable
Intelligent
Playful
Protective
Bubbly
Loving
Sociable
Funny

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Lively
Trainable
Assertive
Faithful
Instinctual

Old English Sheepdogs shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Beardoodles are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

England

United States

scottish bearded collie, russian owtchar

Poodle and Bearded Collie

1800s

2000s

Blue
Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Blue
White
Gray
Brown
Fawn

Black
Brown
Blue

Old English Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Beardoodles are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

An Old English Sheepdog can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Beardoodle can have a litter of 4-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Entropion
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Otitis Externa
Demodectic Mange
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Diabetes

Entropion
Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Corneal Dystrophy

Eye
Hip
Hearing
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ear Examination

Hip X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
CT or MRI scan
Blood Tests

Walk, Eating Snacks, Tracking, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Sniff, Run, Fetch, Swim, Play, Sleep

Walking, Go to Beach, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Speak, Hike, Walk

Old English Sheepdogs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Beardoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Old English Sheepdog, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Beardoodle, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Old English Sheepdogs usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Beardoodles usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Old English Sheepdog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Beardoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Clipper

For an average 70-90 pound (32 - 41 kg) Old English Sheepdog feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 40-60 pound (18 - 27 kg) Beardoodle feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Old English Sheepdog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Beardoodle is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Old English Sheepdog is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Beardoodle is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Old English Sheepdogs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Beardoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Old English Sheepdogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Beardoodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Old English Sheepdogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Beardoodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.