Standard Poodle
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Personality: Proud, active and very smart.
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Energy Level: Very Active; Poodles are enthusiastic walkers, runners, and swimmers. They're eager for all kinds of activity, and they enjoy keeping busy.
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Good with Children: Better with Supervision
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Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
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Shedding: Infrequent, Hypoallergenic
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Grooming: Daily
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Trainability: Eager To Please
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Height: 10 inches & under (toy), 10-15 inches (miniature), over 15 inches (standard)
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Weight: 4-6 pounds (toy), 10-15 pounds (miniature), 60-70 pounds (male standard), 40-50 pounds (female standard)
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Life Expectancy: 10-18 years
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Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
Old English Sheepdog Traits
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Personality: Adaptable, smart, gentle; OES are famous for their sweet, agreeable nature
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Energy Level: Somewhat Active; A mellow housedog, but the OES is a big, agile dog who likes exploring, long walks, and a good gallop
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Good with Children: Better with Older Children
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Good with other Dogs: Yes
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Shedding: Seasonal
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Grooming: Weekly
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Trainability: Responds Well
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Height: 22 inches & up (male), 21 inches & up (female)
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Weight: 60-100 pounds
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Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
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Barking Level: Barks When Necessary