are they good dogs???
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They are good dogs, they get on with other breeds wonderfully, mine play with my mums dog which is a Pom/maltese cross. A small dog and the girls are great with him, he actually bosses them around  . My children have grown up with them too and they have been great with young kids. They are a high maintenance dog as far as grooming goes but you can keep the coat clipped off if you have a busy lifestyle. Personality wise they are clowns with their nature and very trainable. I could not imagine not having one in my life as they won my heart years ago as trustworthy, fun and wonderful family dogs.  |
| thank you lisaoes, i was also wondering if theres much of a difference personality wise between the males and females? |
| We just got our first male after having owned females twice. All of the breeders I consulted said the males are sweeter. I never had too much problem with my females but our Harry is even sweeter. They are all lovable and the breeders told me that it is your preference. One book my husband consulted said the males are not more aggressive as they are in some breeds. Good luck. |
| Of course, everyone on this forum will say they are WONDERFUL dogs (and they are!). Let me suggest that you do a lot of reading and asking current OES owners how they cope with certain issues (like grooming, health problems, etc.) This is a great place to get all kinds of great advice from a large group of people around the world who have seen just about everything when it comes to Old English Sheepdogs.
Let me offer a word of caution: Just because you have "found someone selling puppies", you may not have found someone who is breeding quality puppies. A good breeder will do everything they can to prevent problems such as hip displaysia, deafness, eye problems, thyroid problems, etc.. To find an excellent breeder that has signed a Code of Ethics with the Old English Sheepdog Club of America you can e-mail the OESCA Breeder Referral Chairperson: Tarja Peters oescrazy2@yahoo.com (402) 593-7113 Good luck with your search. Hope you'll register with the forum and join our ever-growing group of OES lovers! Nita |
| What nita said is very crucial too, do your homework to ensure you are getting a healthy and happy one.
Girls versus boys, well I have had both, and like both too. The boys are usually bigger and have thicker coats then the girls. Boys are sweet in their personality and the girls are a little more independant. Both are sweet natured provided it is not an Alpha one. De-sexing either sex and usually you have no problems. Un-desexed females can sometimes make them a little highly strung with all the hormones. Un-desexed males can sometimes have agression or dominant problems. Otherwise both are equally adorable. |
| I adopted a 13 mo. old OES last month and boy what an adventure we have had! They appear to be in the same sentence: Loving, Loyal, playful, obedient (when it matters) yet independent, bashful and very brave at the same time. This dog will become an appendage in no time, will fill your heart, open new doors and close some before you know it (both in a literal and figurative sense). He/she will drain your wallet a little, cost some sleep and make you take time for him/her when you are around....all in all, it is a wonderful experience...and this is just after 6 weeks? In short, just try it? It will be a wonderful, life changing experience.
Check the puppies and breeder out first, though! Good Luck! Chris |
Anonymous wrote: i was also wondering if theres much of a difference personality wise between the males and females?
I think you can equate the male-female personalities with humans for the most part. At least that goes for both my male & female. Frank: sweet to the core, non-stop loves to rough house and get muddy & dirty, very clownish & boyish. Rebecca: Sweet when she wants to be. Very fickle meaning only on her terms will she play or ignore Frank. Hates to get wet or dirty. Has her sneaky moments. |
| I have owned several OES and I think they are wonderful dogs. I have had big dogs and little dogs, and the OES is the one that stays a puppy no matter how old they get. If you want a dog that becomes calm in its old age, don't get an OES, but if you want a dog that is playful no matter how old he/she gets, than an OES is for you.
I agree with everyone else, check out the breeder. that is most important. Also I get mine groomed every 2 weeks, this way I can keep the coat long. this is a wonderful website. ask any question and you get many responses that are very helpful! |
| thanks so much everyone, this has been much help!!!
and thanks for the email maggie, i think ill check it out |
They are the best(I'd put an exclamation point here, but that key is broken on my keyboard..  ) Their coats are hard to care for and they tend to have hip troubles, but the personalities are just tremendous. They are very loyal dogs as well. The two I have now are my first sheepies and now I don't think I want any other kind. Merlin was my first male dog and I was a little nervous about it, but now I think I actually prefer males over females - although my Daphne girl IS a huge sweetie. It's a personal preference when it comes the sex I think, though. I would say go for it(exclamation point  ) |
Allison wrote: (I'd put an exclamation point here, but that key is broken on my keyboard.. Try this smilie: )  |
| Ron - I think I did use that in another post of mine once I realized it was there, thanks |
OES are the most loving dogs, they become so much a part of your life you'll always have one. I have 2 boys and 1 girl, Daisy can be very moody  The boys are live and let live. |
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