Old English Sheepdog vs Collie: Waste, Diet & Cleanup Compared

Side-by-Side Stats

At a glance, the Old English Sheepdog averages about 7.7 oz of waste per day compared to the Collie's 6 oz. Over a full year, that translates to roughly 176 lbs vs 137 lbs — a difference that compounds quickly, especially if you have more than one dog.

Which Breed Produces More Waste?

The Old English Sheepdog produces significantly more waste than the Collie — roughly 1.3x as much daily. That 39-lb annual difference means Old English Sheepdog owners deal with considerably more yard cleanup.

Body weight is the primary driver of waste volume. The Old English Sheepdog averages 80 lbs compared to the Collie's 63 lbs. Dogs generally produce waste equal to roughly 0.5–0.75% of their body weight each day, so larger breeds invariably fill the yard faster.

GI Issues & Digestive Health Comparison

Understanding each breed's digestive vulnerabilities helps you know what to watch for during yard cleanup. Changes in stool color, consistency, or frequency are often the first visible sign of a health issue.

Old English Sheepdog: The shaggy OES has a massive coat that drags through everything in the yard.

Collie: Collies are classic family dogs with heavy shedding and moderate waste production.

Cleanup Difficulty & Recommended Frequency

Cleanup difficulty depends on waste volume, frequency, and yard behavior. Here's how these two breeds stack up:

• Old English Sheepdog: Moderate difficulty — 2–4 poops/day, moderate activity level, heavy shedding
• Collie: Moderate difficulty — 2–3 poops/day, high activity level, heavy shedding

That famous shaggy coat sweeps the yard — make sure it's sweeping clean ground.

Lassie's famous coat needs a clean yard to stay beautiful.

For the Old English Sheepdog, we recommend weekly or bi-weekly service. For the Collie, weekly or bi-weekly service is ideal. If you have both breeds, go with the more frequent schedule to stay ahead of accumulation.

Which Breed Needs Professional Service More?

Between the two, the Old English Sheepdog benefits more from professional pet waste removal. At 176 lbs of waste per year, DIY cleanup becomes a significant time commitment — especially combined with the breed's moderate activity level and heavy shedding.

That said, Collie owners also benefit from professional service. Even at 137 lbs annually, keeping up with 2–3 daily deposits requires consistency that's hard to maintain.

• Heavy shedding creates extra yard debris that compounds the cleanup burden
• 176 lbs of annual waste takes roughly 3 minutes per week to clean manually