Silky Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Old English Sheepdog has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Silky Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Old English Sheepdog is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Alert
Inquisitive
Quick
Intelligent
Friendly
Joyful
Responsive

Adaptable
Intelligent
Playful
Protective
Bubbly
Loving
Sociable
Funny

Silky Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Old English Sheepdogs shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Silky Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Old English Sheepdogs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Australia

England

Terriers

scottish bearded collie, russian owtchar

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
Club Espanol De Terriers

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

Toy (AKC:1959)
Terriers (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1888 & UKC)

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Sable
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Gray
Black

Blue
White
Gray
Brown
Fawn

Silky Terriers are known for their coat length.

Old English Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

A Silky Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Old English Sheepdog can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Silky Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Old English Sheepdogs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Urolithiasis
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Spongiform Leukodystrophy

Entropion
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Eye Disease
Diabetes

Otitis Externa
Demodectic Mange
Deafness
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Diabetes

Hip
Knee
Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
Skeletal
X-Rays

Eye
Hip
Hearing
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Ear Examination

Silky Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Old English Sheepdog has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Silky Terriers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Old English Sheepdogs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Silky Terrier minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Old English Sheepdog excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

Silky Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Old English Sheepdog dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Napping, Cuddling, Play, Run

Walk, Eating Snacks, Tracking, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Sniff, Run, Fetch, Swim, Play, Sleep

Silky Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Old English Sheepdogs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Silky Terrier, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Old English Sheepdog, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Silky Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Old English Sheepdogs usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Silky Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Old English Sheepdogs have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Ideally, Silky Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Old English Sheepdog should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Silky Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 70-90 pound (32 - 41 kg) Old English Sheepdog feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Silky Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Old English Sheepdog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Silky Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Old English Sheepdog is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Silky Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Old English Sheepdogs are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Silky Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Old English Sheepdogs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Silky Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Old English Sheepdogs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Silky Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Old English Sheepdogs are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Silky Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Old English Sheepdogs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.