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You are asking that question backwards. You want to know how that sweet old cat will handle dealing with a new addition to the family since it is rightfully the cat’s house first. Puppies adjust much better than older animals (especially spoiled older animals).
The hair over the eyes may look cute but it isn’t very good for their eyes. It is hard to strain your eyes to look through hair and it could be dangerous if they are moving too fast and miss an obstacle in their path. I personally think it is easier to comb longer haired animals as long as you do it regularly and don’t let it get tangled. The shorter hair just flies everywhere while the long hair stays caught in the comb or brush. Just watch out for problem areas that need kept clean like around the eyes and mouth and tushie. And keep the feet free of ice balls in the winter. These are really painful and need to be removed immediately.
They are absolutely wonderful dogs. You’ll have to research breeders in your area, call and ask questions. Make sure the parents are certified to not have hip dysplasia.
They need to be brushed at least every other day. In summer, they’re more comfortable if you live in a hot area to be clipped down. If you introduce your pup to your cat correctly they should do ok.
Obediance training is a must, along with lots of exercise. These are working herding dogs, so they need a job to occupy their minds.
they are great dogs. i find them one of the most funnest breeds there is. there very loyal but they are also very stubborn and can be a hand full if not very socialized and training needs to start as a young pup. they will take over your home, furniture, and you if you if your not strong with them. as far as there coats.they need daily good brushing to keep there coat from matting. its kind of cotton like at the base so it mates very easily and the mates are easy to over look or to even feel that’s why the daily brushing. you can keep them cut short and you will not have to spend so much time on it daily. most people start out want to keep a long coat but quickly change their minds. please don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to make them sound like their more trouble then there worth. most all the ones i see are wonderful well mannered dogs. their very much worth the trouble they are very smart and easily train. if you can be a calm, loving, but stern owner. oh i the most important thing is they are working dogs and need lots of exercise to keep from being bord. a board Old English will find a way to get out of almost any kind of fence. hope this helps………………….groomer for over 25 years.
I have one, he is three. Grooming is a NIGHTMARE, and we keep his hair trimmed to a few inches. He goes to the groomer every other month, I still have to spend half an hour at least twice a week giving him a thorough brushdown, and I have to clean out his eye gunk at least once a day. Here is a (partially completed) walkthrough of what it takes to keep an OES groomed with their longer coat.
You really need to keep the fur over their eyes, they are shortsighed and actually see better with their eyes covered. You should NOT bathe dogs more than every month or so, it can dry out their skin.
My sheepdog does really well with my four cats, but he does herd them, so your cat needs to be able to tolerate a relative amount of annoyance. He’s not mean or anything to them.
Sheepdogs are fussy, finnicky, stubborn, and picky. They are trained to rely on their own instinct, NOT yours. They are very independent. Obedience classes from the start are a must.
You are asking that question backwards. You want to know how that sweet old cat will handle dealing with a new addition to the family since it is rightfully the cat’s house first. Puppies adjust much better than older animals (especially spoiled older animals).
The hair over the eyes may look cute but it isn’t very good for their eyes. It is hard to strain your eyes to look through hair and it could be dangerous if they are moving too fast and miss an obstacle in their path. I personally think it is easier to comb longer haired animals as long as you do it regularly and don’t let it get tangled. The shorter hair just flies everywhere while the long hair stays caught in the comb or brush. Just watch out for problem areas that need kept clean like around the eyes and mouth and tushie. And keep the feet free of ice balls in the winter. These are really painful and need to be removed immediately.
They are absolutely wonderful dogs. You’ll have to research breeders in your area, call and ask questions. Make sure the parents are certified to not have hip dysplasia.
They need to be brushed at least every other day. In summer, they’re more comfortable if you live in a hot area to be clipped down. If you introduce your pup to your cat correctly they should do ok.
Obediance training is a must, along with lots of exercise. These are working herding dogs, so they need a job to occupy their minds.
here’s a good website
they are great dogs. i find them one of the most funnest breeds there is. there very loyal but they are also very stubborn and can be a hand full if not very socialized and training needs to start as a young pup. they will take over your home, furniture, and you if you if your not strong with them. as far as there coats.they need daily good brushing to keep there coat from matting. its kind of cotton like at the base so it mates very easily and the mates are easy to over look or to even feel that’s why the daily brushing. you can keep them cut short and you will not have to spend so much time on it daily. most people start out want to keep a long coat but quickly change their minds. please don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to make them sound like their more trouble then there worth. most all the ones i see are wonderful well mannered dogs. their very much worth the trouble they are very smart and easily train. if you can be a calm, loving, but stern owner. oh i the most important thing is they are working dogs and need lots of exercise to keep from being bord. a board Old English will find a way to get out of almost any kind of fence. hope this helps………………….groomer for over 25 years.
This site might help, looks to be pretty informative:
I have one, he is three. Grooming is a NIGHTMARE, and we keep his hair trimmed to a few inches. He goes to the groomer every other month, I still have to spend half an hour at least twice a week giving him a thorough brushdown, and I have to clean out his eye gunk at least once a day. Here is a (partially completed) walkthrough of what it takes to keep an OES groomed with their longer coat.
You really need to keep the fur over their eyes, they are shortsighed and actually see better with their eyes covered. You should NOT bathe dogs more than every month or so, it can dry out their skin.
My sheepdog does really well with my four cats, but he does herd them, so your cat needs to be able to tolerate a relative amount of annoyance. He’s not mean or anything to them.
Sheepdogs are fussy, finnicky, stubborn, and picky. They are trained to rely on their own instinct, NOT yours. They are very independent. Obedience classes from the start are a must.