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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.

Great Danes may seem intimidating, but inside their enormous bodies are even bigger hearts. Their size and loyalty make them good watch dogs, but intruders won’t realize their bark is worse than their bite. Although they appear energetic, Great Danes would rather grab a pillow indoors and relax by your side. Full-grown, they typically weigh 110-175 pounds and stand 28-32 inches tall.

Great Danes are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Great Danes gets along well with children, other dogs, and household pets. Some Great Danes are dominant with other dogs of the same sex or have a high prey drive with small cats. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

This breed is fairly calm when young and needs a moderate amount of exercise when fully grown. Great Danes should be taken on a daily walk or allowed to play in a large, fenced yard where they can run and explore. They may seem like outdoor dogs, but their favorite spot is actually indoors where they can relax and be by your side. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Great Dane has a short, smooth coat that comes in several colors. Most dogs are fawn (gold with a black mask, ears, and tail tip), brindle (gold with a black stripe pattern), steel blue, glossy black, “Harlequin” (white with black patches), or “Mantle”/”Boston” (black with white muzzle, chest, and tail tip). This breed isn’t high maintenance when it comes to grooming. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Great Danes are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Great Danes gets along well with children, other dogs, and household pets. Due to their size, apartments and small spaces just aren’t practical for this breed. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.