Gus is a great dust mop!
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| Great to hear as I to have hard wood floor and I am purchasing a OES puppy in about six weeks. I am so excited have wanted one of these dogs since I was a child. I am just concerned about the odour some people are mentioning. How about GUS, does he smell?
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| When Gus was a puppy I thought he smelled. Friends told me that all puppy's have a strong smell that later goes away. I'm not sure if it really goes away or if owners just become acclimted. Usually Gus smells pretty good for at least two weeks after a bath (although his breath is always bad). Around the fourth week he can get pretty smelly, but I think that's because he urinates on his front legs all the time. We buy and use regularly dog bath wipes. They work really well and have a nice smell. If company is coming we wipe him with one of the wipes and the pleasant smell will last several hours. Another trick is to spray them with Fabreeze (it's not advertised for this purpose, but is pet safe) or dryer sheets. My number one suggestion to keep your house smelling nice with a big dog is to not allow them on the furniture or bed - ever. This is really hard to do, especially when they're a small, cute puppy, but you'll be greatful in the longrun. Besides the dog smell seeping into your couch, at about 6 months they'll be way to big for both of you to fit. I will warn you that a bid dog means big smell, big accidents, big messes, big grooming bills - but its worth it. OESs are great dogs, very intellegent (yet goofy), laid back and just independent enough. Good luck with your puppy. |
| Sarah Lou -
Congratulations on deciding to get a new puppy! I have been owned by sheepies for the last 18 years and would have no other kind of dog! But there is definatly a lot to consider about these lovable beasts. If I may suggest you join the sheepie mailing list, there is a lot of good information there and many people there who are happy to share information about their sheepies. They all have their own personality, and I really don't think there are two alike! You can find the link at www.NEOESR.org , just scroll down the left side until you find the OES-L Mailing List link. There are also some good articles there about preparing for a puppy that you might want to check out! As to your question about "smelly" dogs, I honestly don't think sheepdogs smell more than any other kind of dog - just depends on how much they "get into things." My Guinney is now 15 months old and she keeps herself miraculously clean, and really does not smell at all - even her breath is not really that bad! (And I will say that this is the exception, not the rule when it comes to sheepies - they can usually use a "doggie breath mint!). Keep us informed about your impending adoption! Cheers! Guinevere's Dad, Kevin Z. |
| HEY HEY HEY!!!
I don't mind "advertising" for NEOESR, but I have the link on this site (click on community) too, you know! Or you can go directly to the community page by clicking right here. Good suggestion though, Kevin! 
The sheepdog list is a pretty darn good resource. I only wish that it was a more open and public forum, like -er, ahhh- THIS ONE! -Ron. |
| Sorry Ron - Didn't mean to offend!
I love this forum and I check in every couple of days, but I always feel like there is nothing like having a wide choice of information sources when it comes to sheepies! Hope all is well with you and yours! Cheers! Kevin Z. |
| Thank-you both Kevin and Ron for the great advice and reply. I will keep checking out this sight as well as the one Kevin and you both mentioned. I have obtained great information from reading all the posts as well as all the great info available on the internet.
Cheers! Sarah Lou (I will keep you posted on how Muggles and I are doing. I go visit next week and he comes home with me September 7th. |
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