would love one day to get an old english have always wanted one from a kid no other breed would do, i have read up on them in general are they infact passive dogs and good with kids to anyone who owns one im just waiting for the right time im in rented house and not allowed dogs, maybe one day my circumstances will change
2007-07-24 11:23:18 · 9 answers · asked by suzie 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have never owned one personally, but i have known people who did and they are the most wonderful dogs and really great with kids. they always seem to be just VERY large babies. I am pretty sure Iv'e never heard of one biting anyone. Since you can't have one yet, keep looking and learning.
2007-07-24 11:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by kityklaws 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had one years ago. He was a big lovable clown. He got along great with everyone and all the animals, two horses, a pony, a goat, chickens and the pigs. He would chase the cats and I don't think he would have known what to do if he caught one. We had a big old tom cat that wouldn't play the game. Barny would go running at the tom and he would not move. It was so funny to see that 90 lb dog come to a screeching halt.
They do require a bit of grooming. Living on a farm even with the grooming he would still get matted and we had him shaved every spring. Which leads to my next story. Ever wonder how they can see with all that hair in front of their eyes? Well, they can't. Before we moved to the country when I would take him for a walk he, like all dogs, had his nose to the ground and would walk into power poles and hedges. After we moved to the country he had free roam and never ran off with the other dogs. That was until spring when he got clipped and he was gone with the other two. Then his hair grew back out and he could not see very good so he stayed home.
His thing when I was outside he would come to me and sit his 90 lbs on my foot.
2007-07-24 19:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All dogs are good with kids - the only times a dog would be agressive it would be if the owner would treat the dog badly, i.e beat it, don't feed it enough or incite it to fights.
A sheep dog is placid - whether it is an english sheep dog, or any other type - their instincts are to protect and keep watching over their master.
Dogs are the friendliest creatures and once shown affection a friend for life.
2007-07-24 11:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Medusa 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The world dog encyclopedia says that they are very loyal and good with children but that varies with the individual dog
2007-07-24 11:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by Jenn 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In my experience The Old English Sheepdog is brilliant with kids. If I had to find a fault with them it is that they are a bit clumsy in their efforts to please and tend to knock toddlers for six! Early training is essential as they are an extremely ebullient breed
Keep it's tail on if you can because it looks fantastic!
2007-07-24 17:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by Collie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first use:sheep herding
use today:companion weight_65-67
height_21-24
they love kids and they do well in aparments.
they came in only 2 colors blue and gray.
the breed is a homebody, and early training is necessary mostly to control its intense demands for affection.this breed is an excelent companion and guard dog...
2007-07-24 11:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Like any breed, if you make sure you buy from a reputable breeder who has temperament as a priority when breeding, OES are fine with children, but they can be stubborn & need firm handling. They also, of course, needs LOADS of regular grooming to prevent all that coat from knotting.
2007-07-24 11:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i do not have one... i did and he was great around children... even the neighborhood kids loved him... i believed that he thought of them as part of his flock
2007-07-24 11:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by hujambo 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
get a shih tzu.
2007-07-24 11:25:39 · answer #9 · answered by macky. :) 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋