• Training and proper socialization is essential for Old English Sheepdogs. They are large, bouncy and enthusiastic, but when they are young they can be especially rowdy. Patient, consistent training is must.
• Old English Sheepdogs are not for clean freaks. They tend to drool and are heavy shedders. Also, their heavy coats trap debris and dirt, which ends up on your furniture and floor.
• Originally bred for driving cattle and sheep, the OES is an active breed that requires a lot of exercise.
• The Old English Sheepdog coat is high maintenance. Keeping it clean and tangle-free is time-consuming and expensive.
• Separation anxiety is common in Old English Sheepdogs. They live for their families, and they can become destructive if they're left alone too much.
• To get a healthy pet, never buy a puppy from a backyard breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Find a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs for genetic health conditions and good temperaments.

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