really laid back breeder = problem?
do breeders have to show interest in puppy owners and ask lots of questions in order for us to trust that they know what they're doing? or are we being paranoid?! 
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| I think that someone who tells a potential puppy owner that OES are not alot of work, my be looking for customers.
On the other hand, they may truly feel the dogs aren't a lot of work. Intellectually I know my two OES are more work than our other two dogs, but I would never quantify it as a lot - to me it seems just about right  |
| That breeder is full of it and is either looking for money or doesn't know anything about the breed. They should be asking you just as many, if not more, questions you're asking them. A good breeder wants to find a solid home that his or hers dogs will have a happy home for life with. I'd be willing to bet that this breeder wouldn't take a dog back if a potential owner couldn't keep it... |
| Even if the breeder does not find the OES to be alot of work, does not mean others will not. Their coat does require alot of maintenance, so just to shrug it off and not explain every aspect of owning an OES is not right at all. Sounds to me as well he is just trying to make a sale and does not care to educate the potential owners. And yes, a breeder should ask alot of questions! |
| Because I kept my OES's hair cut short in summers and grew them out in winters I found them the easiest of all dogs I ever had and I had 2 OES's. They were laid back and just loved people and other animals. Easy to housebreak and except for demanding their dinner at 5 everyday they were just the best! My OES's weren't hyper, didn't jump up on anyone and just overall were very intelligent and easy to train. Since being on this forum I have heard otherwise...maybe I just lucked out but my TT's are far more higher maintenance than my OES. They fret more over little things, were more difficult to housetrain or train in anyway...they are very smart...just have an attitude of "I'll do what you want if I want to do it". They do respond only to positive training but really sweet and loving...just very stubborn about doing what you want them to do. Until this forum I would have told people the OES is the easiest pet anyone could have and definitely one of the sweetest breeds around and so great with children. I guess each dog's personality is as different as people and you can't always classify them as being this or that? I was just blessed with two sweethearts. |
| I'd say "easy" can be taken several ways. Used in or out of the context that the breeder was talking about can totally change their meaning.
I agree - my OES have been some of the easiest dogs. However, I don't see spending time with my dogs as work. I like training, grooming and doing activities with my OES and all my dogs. I don't see Chewie being more work now than my "other breed" dogs. |
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