Are OES & bulldogs compatible?
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| Research the breed more before getting an OES. They can be wonderful dogs, but tempermant issues will pop up from time to time, depending on the breeding. I don't know anything about bulldogs, but if you already have an issue with her...why add another dog? If you feel you must, a younger male would be the best bet...not necessarily a puppy. |
| Thanks for your response. I am definitely researching the breed (and breeders/adoption). I didn't intend by any means to imply we have an issue with our dog (poor thing was attacked on three different occassions by Jack Russels, while we were walking her on a leash - we moved). I was just trying to say a more laidback temperment (with a sturdy build) would better suit her play style. We want another dog so she can have a playmate we can trust, because she does love to play. But I'm an OES novice (but have always loved them), so any advice is much appreciated. |
| I have a Bulldog in my obedience class and I always take one of my dogs to class with me to assist. I took Boni this time and he did very well with Pete. I knew they would get along because Pete plays a little hard and I knew Boni will be able to handle it. They played a lot and did great. Having said that dogs are different!
And not all sheepies are laid back. If you want to make sure you get a calm puppy/dog make sure to get it from a very responsible breeder who would pick the dog for you. One of my clients got a Polish Lowland Sheepdog, they had to fill out a long form for the breeder who then gave them the puppy that would match them the best. They could have not asked for a better puppy. So, make sure you do your research not only about the breed but the breeder as well. |
| Thanks! Are you an obediance instructor in the Boston area? Maybe I can sign my bully up for a class to see how they interact! (We're in Andover). |
| Please, Please, Please research the breed first. OES take a lot of time and patience...just for the grooming. I have two, a 2yo laid back sweet baby and a 3yo live wire. The younger we got as a puppy and the older as a 2.6yo rescue(who is still a work in progress).
As for the laid back...I'm not sure this is a breed I would consider laid back. My younger one, Simon, I ran him from the time he was about 6mo old till just recently until his eyes fell out  just to tire him out a little. Now we have Garfunkel and he runs and runs etc. and can and does go for hours.
Yes the puppies are adorable but they do grow to be dogs and in the growing process in can be VERY trying! |
Simon's Mom wrote: Yes the puppies are adorable but they do grow to be dogs and in the growing process in can be VERY trying! *Yawn!* I have NO idea what you are talking about! *ZZZzzzzzz.....* Simon's Mom is right, of course. The OES can be an exhausting breed, especially as puppies. Like any herding dog; they like to have tasks to keep them occupied; I find training does the job for this. But its sort of constant training. Once I feel our obedience is where i want it to be, we'll move on to Agility. Another task for them to learn, and keep them happily "doing something". My guys really love doing their commands, and I love the quiet time it buys me afterwards. And then there is the grooming. Unless you plan on keeping your OES in a shaved short coat all year long (but then one would ask why bother getting a long haired breed) its a constant maintanance job. People assure me it will get better with age, but mine are 9 months old now, and I've heard the coat changes can continue up til as late as 3 years of age. So lots of mats to brush out, and then you just keep brushing in the hopes that they don't return. Which of course they do, which always boggles my mind. I work from home, as does my boyfriend. I knew this made a perfect situation to have an OES, or even TWO. But those first few months were very sleepless for me. At 9 months old, we are really begining to reap the benefitst of the breed. They are loving their training ( I am loving the long walks at "heel") and my boyfriend can't get enough of how goofy and playful they girls are. OES is the perfect dog for me; but I waited over 20 years to have the right living situation before getting mine. |
erinmcleavay@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks! Are you an obediance instructor in the Boston area? Maybe I can sign my bully up for a class to see how they interact! (We're in Andover).
Yes, I have classes in Wakefield and I'm starting a new Basic Obedience class on August 20th. Let me know if you are interested. |
| Our OES has a bit of a play-date with a bulldog and they did very well. We took him, as a puppy - he is one now, to a get together/dinner with friends who have a bull dog and a lab/retreiver mix. They all did well together. For once, he was the smaller of the dogs, but they were immediately friends. I could be wrong, but I think it all comes down to the dogs... each are very unique...
I think the combination COULD work... |
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