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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.

Golden Retrievers embody the idea man’s best friend. They are friendly, happy-go-lucky dogs who love their people. They always have a happy, excited look on their face and are never at a loss for energy. Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dogs ever for good reason. Full-grown, they typically weigh 55-75 pounds and stand 21-24 inches tall.

Golden Retrievers are generally excellent with children of all ages. They don’t usually do very well with being outdoor dogs and may misbehave if they are kept apart from their favorite human companions for too long. Golden Retrievers usually get along alright with other pets, especially if they are raised with them from the beginning. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Are you active? Golden Retrievers sure are! A happy Golden Retriever gets at least an hour of exercise every day. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Golden Retrievers have long hair that does require regular brushing, which will help control the amount of hair you find around your house. Even with regular brushing, you should know that Golden Retrievers do shed quite a bit. Other than brushing, it’s pretty simple : Give you Golden Retriever a bath after they play in the mud, in salt water, or in a pool, and you won’t have a smelly dog on your hands. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Golden Retrievers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. In fact, they love them so much that it’s important that they live inside with you. They don’t usually do very well with being outdoor dogs and may misbehave if they are kept apart from their favorite human companions for too long. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.