They are very active dogs and love to be surrounded by their family, so they make excellent companions for running, hiking, camping, and any athletic activity. Sheepadoodles are medium to high energy and need lots of exercise and running around! This exceeds normal puppy nipping and is quite painful with their sharp little teeth, so be prepared to nip that in the bud. Many Sheepadoodles have been known to be quite nippy as puppies and young dogs and will try and round up small dogs and kids.Īside: Due to their nipping with razor-sharp puppy teeth, Sheepadoodle puppies have rightfully earned the nickname Sharkadoodle and Land Shark! You will need to spend time and care to train your Sheepadoodle puppy not to nip. They may also inherit the OES’s herding instinct. They make great babysitters, but like any dog, they should be supervised around children.
The Sheepadoodle has an endless appetite to play! They love being around kids as it often means they will get lots of attention and can play for hours.
They will “sound the alarm” when there is an intruder but can quickly retreat if confronted. OES are protective of their homes but are generally too skittish to attack. They have medium energy levels and still require plenty of exercise, but not as much as the Poodle. Unlike the Poodle, Old English Sheepdogs are not high-energy dogs. Because they are herding dogs bred to herd sheep, they might try to herd other dogs or kids-it’s natural instinct for them! They make great family dogs and love to play with young children. While they can be stubborn, they are very smart and want nothing more than to please their families. Old English Sheepdogs (OES) are complete clowns, and I mean this in the best way possible! If you’ve ever come across an OES, you’ll instantly notice their distinct personality. Poodles also make excellent service dogs.Īny dog with Poodle parents (like the Sheepadoodle) will take on many of the above qualities! Old English Sheepdog Poodles like to take part in dog sports like agility and nose work and do best in homes where they get lots of positive training sessions. They are working dogs with a high level of energy and therefore, need plenty of exercise and mental enrichment.
Many are surprised to find out that the Poodle was originally bred to be a duck hunter dog in Germany. Standard Poodles are large dogs and are one of the smartest dog breeds in the world. Temperament and personalityĪ dog’s personality largely depends on its parents, so let’s learn about the two parent breeds to understand a Sheepadoodle’s temperament and personality fully. To download your free ebook, please confirm your email address.
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