WHAT IS IT ABOUT AN OES? IVE HAD OTHER BREEDS DURING MY LIFE
Gee I worked in a shelter as a kid in my hollidays We had a Shelti growing up then a Labrador then a Rough Collie My first dog as an Adult was a OES/ Bearded Collie Cross from the Animal Welfare league here in Adelaide She was a mistake I believe and was VERY pregnant when the League picked her up. One of the ladies took her home to have her pups all 9 of them and then she was up for sale. The staff were very protective of her and I had to pass the test well I must have and Tammy came to stay. From the first day it was like we always had her. I used to drop her off to Mums on the way to work each morning so she wouldnt be lonely well eventually she would stay at Mums request for days at a time and after 4 years I let Mum have her She lived till she was 13 In the meantime I got my first OES Sabrina and again she would stay with Mum and Tammy 2 days a week while I was at work I now have a Mother Maggie and son Cooper and couldnt imagine life without the everyday laughter and sheer joy of their wonderful characters. This is what I think sets them apart Faithfulness yes other breeds are faithful but these guys sense your moods and they really understand Fun They love to clown around and make you laugh unlike any dog Ive had. Loyality They are truely your life companion ALWAYS at your feet and I mean always. I could have 10 acres but they would be following me wherever I go. What is it about an OES for you??????? |
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| I wonder if it is all the time we spend grooming and fussing over them that develops the bond? Yes, sheepdogs have the "impish" nature, but I've had other dogs with that same........mischiefness. Strangley they were all male, giant breeds: St. Bernard, Newfoundland, and then most recently Sam, the Great Pyr. They were like sheepdogs in wanting to make us laugh.
Now the sheepdogs are velcro dogs, they do stick close. Only Crumpet would run ahead in walks, but never more than 30 feet before she'd stop and turn, "Are you coming??" With the closeness, they do understand our moods. They watch us. I might add another word to your list, Sassy. If there's a discussion to be had here between human and K9, it will be with a sheepdog. They don't mind voicing their opinion and even talk back. |
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| Sheepieboss, that is so dead on
I get SOOOOOOO Aggravated at Yuki because she's not too bright. My husband argues and argues that she is just stubborn. If you saw her in action... you would know, I'm right. Then there's the grooming... One Day: We are NOT GETTING ANOTHER OES. Same Day ...a little later: AWEEE.. okay, let's get another one! This is the only dog that has truly won the heart of my husband. So much so, that I KNOW he would give up everything for Yuki. I LOVE the fact that as Sheepieboss mentioned that we can't go more than a few feet w/o someone making sure that we're coming. Just to tease her, we go in separate directions and Yuki flips out. She will run back and forth biting our shirt PLEADING for us not to confuse her. There's one thing my husband and I both agree on in regards to Yuki... and it's that she is the most loveable dog we've known. |
For me it is overall devotion from them. Clown nature and yes love the word Sassy that describes them perfectly. I have had other breeds from Newfoundland, to boxer /great dane cross to just a mutt too, but OES have something special and more to there personalities. They are so human in a lot of things they do. They make me laugh daily and are like little kids, having grown up boys I still think I have two little kids in the home with my OES. We laugh when we go away as most of the packing for holidays is the dogs stuff, toys, brushes, food, bedding etc etc, like having to pack for babies/toddlers all over again LOL 
My eldest son learnt to walk when he was a toddler with our OES monty. Monty was so patient with him and never left his side, my son would crawl over to him, put his arms over his back and stand up leaning on the dog and off they would toddle together. Just the perfect family additions they are.  |
| I grew up with Golden Retrievers. I love both of them dearly, but, Id never get anything other than an OES now. Panda is the light of my life. She puts a smile on our faces and every night never fails to make us laugh. Our new play game is ...I crunch up into a little ball on the floor and "pretend" cry...Panda races over to me, pulls on my pony tail, flips me over and licks me until I start laughing....my goldens never did that....OES are just fun, loveable, sassy dogs...... |
| I grew up in the country. Riding horses, milking cows, and oh yes plenty of dogs but they were always outside dogs. But then I met this handsome Brit with a 6 mth old large bundle of laughs named Winston. If I was going the wrong way - he would herd the back of my knee caps directly to the doggie snack tin, and oh the laughs. He taught me what being a responsible doggie mom was all about - and I learned to groom and brush and groom and brush. I learned about velcro dogs and going for rides around town for no purpose other than he wanted to go for rides. And I was taught what unconditional love is from a big furball OES named Winston. After he died, there was no other choice in our family - I was addicted to Sheepies. And now there are Lucky & Sam.
They are your best friend, your obstinate and funny child, and will love you with everything in their body and be loyal to you forever. |
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So true! It is especially rewarding to have a rescue learn to trust you. It's 55 weeks since we got Jack. He keeps his eyes on me, never wanting to leave until I push him out the door...."go be a dog." He must sleep near me and if we end up on the bed together, he has to touch me in some way. (I'd rather he not rest his head on my neck.) MO is my husband's dog. She must be with him......if he's gone, then I'll do. Harry the sheepie???? something is much like Jack, but does need his time alone, away from us. So there's some independent cuss in his bloodline. When it's time for snuggles though, he's the one who puts his nose between my boobs......sly guy  |
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| Not to be shallow but I think they are the most beautiful looking dog.
I love all of their facial expressions and every aspect of their personality. They have so many cute mannerisms. Katrina used to back up and make low noises so you would rub her but. She would also stick her rear in the air and front paws down. It was so cute. Hannah has a way of looking at me that melts my heart. She can hug you and give you unconditional love like you have never felt. Copper sings when my husband plays guitar or harmonica and he can actually harmonize and change notes. He also has the most energy and can run and run and make you laugh. |
| I agree with everything mentioned! But there is so much more and yet no words to describe.............it is kind of like falling in love...........
............I grew up with a long haired German Shepherd, beautiful, beautiful dog.............and also tempramental.........we always had to watch how we behaved in front of them, Jake was my buddy.....we hung out alot as "kids", (we got him as a pup when I was 12) he loved me more than anything and I loved him too, as I got older and boys came around Jake let them know their boundries........have to admit he had good judgment (for the most part)............... I got married when I was 18, Jake loved my hubby, they'd go for runs at night and early morning walks, then one day Jake decided...............I'm still boss and bit Q (when he was hugging me)...............So, we watched carefully his behavior for months following and decided it would probably be best for Jake to move in w/ Grandma (LOVES GRANDMA & she is single)..........(Jake was a little to protective over me and it got to the point where he wouldn't let anyone men, women, children...close to me).............THAT'S not GOOD, in a new marriage and hey, we do want babies...............so, we had adopted Kiara (our chow/pit/border collie mix) before we let Jake go to Grandma's............Ki is an awsome dog, she was a awful puppy, but she has ended up to be such a sweet lady! Great with the kids, loyal to us and smart!...........but, she is in the "Medium" size catagory, and I have always been one for BIG dogs..........so, we got Ben (who you all know is PERFECT ) What I love about him is that he is the opposite of Jake........I feel protected and loved, my family is safe and I have 100% faith in that! He is funny, he is cuddly, my gosh, you can have a conversation w/ Ben!...............There is nothing that my boys can't do (and believe me they have tested) to upset Ben, he loves the attention! When the boys lay on him and crawl on him, he has this look on his face that beams "this is the life"!
So, that is my story.......I will always have a rescue "mutt" in our family (I made that promise to Kiara) but, believe me I will never go without a Sheepie!!!!! |
| I have only lived with one other breed of dog in my life (Tibetan Terrier) other than a sheepie. I've been around a ton of other dogs, but my heart belongs with sheepies. They are cuddly, sweet, protective, funny, the list goes on and on...
I barely remember our first OES Ahlus, but from what I'm told and from pictures he loved me so much and protected me. He had terrible arthritis and laid around all the time while allowing me to lay on him as a pillow. I learned how to read by practicing reading to him, he saved me when I fell down some stairs (he was laying at the bottom), and barked incessantly when I became stuck in a kiddie swing until Mom and Dad came to see what was wrong. Muffin was a puppy when my parents purchased from a breeder when I was 7 yrs old and after Ahlus died. She was PERFECT in every way except she did eat her own poop ICKY!!! I gave her piggie back rides, she loved to hang her head over me when I was on the floor and kiss me to death. She was a sweetie pie and was my best friend during my parents divorce and the aftermath. Muffin went through a lot of stages in my life, but was never less devoted to Mom or me. Annie is the BEST! She came into our life as a breeder rehome when she was 6 yrs old. She is the first OES that I'm truly Mom. Annie is an all around great girl and I can't even imagine anyone ever wanting to part with her (she had 2 homes before us). Her expressive eyes just kill me every day. She is a major clown still at age 9. We still snuggle every day when I come home from work and she has finished her dinner. It has become more difficult with Fozzie around, but I try to give Annie some snuggle time every night. We lay in the living room with her head on my chest while I kiss her snout and rub her ears. I LOVE YOU, BABY! Fozzie is becoming cuter every day as he learns new things and starts to listen. He comes to me for comfort when he's scared...and for everything else. He was upset the other day when Mommy left the bathroom while he and Dad were taking a bath. Apparently, he's not safe without his Mommy. This little guy tries my patience, but I'm sure he will be a wonderful guy and has Annie to show him the ropes...so how bad could he be?  |
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