Smaller alternatives to an old english sheepdog?

[Hugh Jarse]

Nearest i got was a sheepadoodle, any other suggestions?
My Mrs wants an OES but i reckon too much maintenance and too big.
Want one about 2/3rds the size, boundy and friendly.

[Hugh Jarse]

redddraggon said:

Otherwise a Border Collie would fit the above description.

Yeah lovely, but they need too much exercise.
Just a nice family dog with the option for a long coat in winter.
Good with young children. Have a decent garden to wander in.
Friendly easy to train.
Thanks for the other suggestions above.

[Hugh Jarse]

Oh thats another couple of good ones.
Looked at Labradoodles yesterday, though not that similar to OES of course.
I reckon herders (sheepdogs) are better than hunters (terriers) around kids.
But I have not much experience of dogs except my fathers tibetan terrier and she is a nippy little cow at times.
Happy wife, happy life. Maybe I should just stick with OES.