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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bobtail or Farm Shepherd or Otter Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Old English Sheepdog Old Time Farm Shepherd Otterhound
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bobtail Farm Shepherd
Old Farm Shepherd
Otter Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Which is the smallest dog, Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Large Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Old Time Farm Shepherd? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound weight comparison:
Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) 66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg) 90.5 pounds (41 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm) Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) 24-26 inches (60-65 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm) Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) 25 inches (62.5 cm)

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 Unknown $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.
Average: The Old Time Farm Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound intelligence:
Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Old Time Farm Shepherd is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound trainability comparison.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train.
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Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Otterhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Funny
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Sociable
Adaptable
Bubbly
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Outright
Tempered
Boisterous
Amiable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Otterhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound?
High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound social needs comparison:
Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Otterhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound playfulness comparison:
The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed.
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The Old Time Farm Shepherd is a playful breed.
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The Otterhound is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound?
Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Old Time Farm Shepherd is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Old English Sheepdog indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Old Time Farm Shepherd breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs 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.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old Time Farm Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Otterhound bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Old Time Farm Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound mouthiness comparison:
Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Otterhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound?
The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Old Time Farm Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Entropion
Diabetes
Heat Intolerance
No data available Joint Problems
Bloat
Epilepsy
Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Old Time Farm Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound lifespan comparison. How long do Old English Sheepdog, Old Time Farm Shepherd and Otterhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Old Time Farm Shepherd: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound?
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.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Otterhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound energy level comparison:
Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. 2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Old Time Farm Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound coat comparison:
Waterproof
Shaggy
Double
Dense
Thick
Flat
Rough
Waterproof
Colors
What are the original Old English Sheepdog, Old Time Farm Shepherd and Otterhound color?
Gray
Blue
White
Grizzle
Merle
Sable
Merle
Black & Tan
Irish White
Black
Tan
Blue
Cream
Wheaten
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Old Time Farm Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs shed above average.
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Otterhound dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound?

Medium

The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Old Time Farm Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
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.
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The Old Time Farm Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Otterhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound?
Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound?
Yes
Old English Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Old Time Farm Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Otterhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Old Time Farm Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Otterhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Old Time Farm Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Old English Sheepdog or Old Time Farm Shepherd or Otterhound? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound?

Not really

Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Old Time Farm Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Otterhound breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Old English Sheepdog and Old Time Farm Shepherd and Otterhound have?
5-8 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-7 puppies

Old English Sheepdog vs Old Time Farm Shepherd vs Otterhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
No data available American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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