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The Old English Sheepdog’s unique coat will catch your eye, but their kind, loving personality will steal your heart. These big bundles of love crave human companionship and want to be by your side 24/7... just make sure you have a big brush in hand. Full-grown, they typically weigh 60-100 pounds and stand 21-22 inches tall.

Old English Sheepdogs are generally excellent with children of all ages. Old English Sheepdogs love being around children, especially older ones they can play with. They get along with other dogs and pets too if they’re socialized. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

This breed needs a fair amount of exercise, but they will be fine if you miss a day here and there. On most days, plan to take your Sheepdog for a long walk or play a sport that keeps their minds and bodies active, like fetch or Frisbee. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The most distinct feature of an Old English Sheepdog is their long, shaggy coat. They come in blue or grey, and their head, belly, and front quarters are white. These dogs have high-maintenance grooming needs: their coat sheds often and needs to be brushed at least a few times each week, which often takes half an hour to an hour. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance.

Old English Sheepdogs are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Sheepdogs may seem like outdoor dogs, but they actually prefer living indoors and being around people. Because of their size, they aren’t well-suited for apartment life. They are fairly easy to train.

Goldendoodles are a mix of two of the most affectionate, friendly breeds: Golden Retrievers and Poodles. They adore being around people and crave companionship. Their personalities and coats range depending on their genes, but you can count on these cute canines to be your best friend to the end. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 20-24 inches tall.

Goldendoodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. Goldendoodles are the quintessential family dog. They’re eager to please and get along well with children, other animals, and strangers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Goldendoodle requires an average amount of exercise. Most enjoy swimming, daily walks, and playtime. With Golden Retriever in their genes, these dogs do well at games that involve retrieving, like fetch and Frisbee. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Goldendoodle’s coat is a cross between the Golden Retriever and Poodle coat, having fine hair that can be curly or straight. Depending on the Poodle influence, Goldendoodles can come in a wide variety of colors, including white, tan, chocolate, black, red, silver, or a mix. They may shed very little or a bit more based on whether their Poodle side or Golden Retriever side is stronger. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Goldendoodles are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. These pups are social and love being around people, so they do best with families that are home a lot. Because of their craving for companionship, Goldendoodles should always live inside and never been banned to the backyard. They are fairly easy to train.