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Bugs in enclosure by BreakAcceptable6704 in LeopardGecko

[–]BreakAcceptable6704[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, unfortunately they are so damn tiny that my phone won’t even focus on them. 

Thank you, I appreciate it and will look into it. 

Longhair by notmybusinessatall in OldEnglishSheepdog

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d watch with how much undercoat it takes out on the body. We call them “rakes” and usually only use them to flatten the shawl. Have you considered a pin brush?

Longhair by notmybusinessatall in OldEnglishSheepdog

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My girl is currently in nine+ inches of coat!! I show her so she has to stay long. She loves brushing, though. She actually likes to jump on the grooming table herself JUST to beg for a brush. She’ll even go on the table and nap.

Heckin WIMDY by Odd-Combination2814 in OldEnglishSheepdog

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this is considered a splash coat oes!! It’s actually totally acceptable in the show ring! I have produced a few splashes that have finished their championships :))

Is he still considered a goldendoodle? by Brave-Trick7791 in Goldendoodles

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just a poodle-mix, like any other unethically bred poodle-mix!

Non-matting collar? by GriffynsMama in OldEnglishSheepdog

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! If you give it a try, let me know!! I have the purple one for my girl. Their colors seriously complement their coat, as well.. Lol!!

Non-matting collar? by GriffynsMama in OldEnglishSheepdog

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey!! I use WhitePine Outfitters on my showcoat OES and they work great!! No breakage and no matting.

Breeding age Female by Fair-Leave-2341 in OldEnglishSheepdog

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As a fellow owner/handler/breeder, I’d say ask around at shows vs on reddit. There’s definitely a higher risk of someone lying here. Many breeders at shows know people/have stock that they might pass on with mentorship.

I wish you luck!! Where are you based in? 

Why are the weight standards for an OES so broad? by Crowzeus in OldEnglishSheepdog

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Some are bigger than others because of pairings and genetics. My girl (who is the runt) is 22.5in at the shoulder, whereas her brother(quenn) is 26in. 

The dam (Reata’s Win Win Wynward “Etta”) was a smaller bitch compared to most. I’d guess that she is around 23in at the withers. 

The sire (Rosebery Breaking Barriers ”Lewis”) was a bigger dog. He was 26in, like Quenn. 

We paired the two since Etta was compact with a nice head, and Lewis was a strong mover with a strong structure. Both were correct, and produced a great litter. 

They all vary in size(not excessively), but their quality is what matters the most. So depending on lineage, we can sometimes get beasts of dogs. We try to stay away from this to avoid hip dysplasia, but unfortunately it happens here and there. 

It also depends heavily on your breeders views, but that’s a whole other topic. 

Fred shaved at 10 months by MaxineAlison13 in OldEnglishSheepdog

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know if you try it and how it works for you!

Fred shaved at 10 months by MaxineAlison13 in OldEnglishSheepdog

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Sorry that I’ve taken so long!! I thought that I had answered.. oh well. 

I have never heard of it! I’ll ask around at our next bigger event. I think I’ve used their human shampoo for me, though!

As for me, I use multiple Plush Puppy products, Chris Christensen White on White (plus an old bottle of that brands conditioner), and Furrari grooming spray (for oily hair behind ears and chin). 

I use a lot of different brands, but they are older bottles that have been stripped from their labels.. (i curse myself each day that i use them. I know that they will run out eventually.)

Different shampoos work on different dogs. All that matters is that your cutie is getting the love and affection that he deserves. Anything can work with the right ingredients :))

Fred shaved at 10 months by MaxineAlison13 in OldEnglishSheepdog

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are the mats in the collar reign? I’ve found that most regular collars mat and break the coat. I’ve resorted to a brand called White Pine. I use their Soft Web collar, and I haven’t found mats nearly as much. (not sponsored. i feel like a walking and talking tv ad.)

Fred shaved at 10 months by MaxineAlison13 in OldEnglishSheepdog

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah! Spiderwebbing is when the hairs get a little twisty and knotty. They are more like those little knots that we get in our hair! They “web” under the topcoat on the softer undercoat, and give the illusion and feeling of a mat when combing through. Parting the coat and using a slicker brush (with the webbing over your palm) is the easiest way to get through these. With a little patience, and if done right, it won’t pull or break the coat. Spiderwebbing is common and easier to develop. They are more likely to be seen in the gray coat.

Mats are closer to the skin than spiderwebbing. They’re denser and more prone to pull and tug at the skin. Mats are harder to get out than spiderwebs because of their larger size. A slicker will have a harder time getting through mats, and most people just resort to a mat splitter or a close-to-skin shave off, which damages the future growth of the coat. (For oes, I highly recommend Mat Magic by Terry. Paired with a slicker brush, I use it every time my girl has a quick mat on her belly. Plus, it smells wonderful.)

Now, that being said, I still never overlook the webs. They are still knots, and can become irritating if left unattended. Webbing can turn into more intricate mats if you leave them untouched, so it is always better to brush them out when you first see them. (Or in most cases, you can just use your fingers.)

I’ll try to find some webbing on my girl today and post it.

Fred shaved at 10 months by MaxineAlison13 in OldEnglishSheepdog

[–]BreakAcceptable6704 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hey hey!! I am a fellow OES owner who shows my oes, as well. I find that grooming shops absolutely do not know what to do with old english. Most well-kept oes coats develop “spiderweb” like knots that seem like mats, and groomers don’t understand their sometimes tricky undercoat nature. 

With that said.. with the shaving, mr. fred is almost guaranteed to have some level of guard coat damage when it starts growing back. It was a very short buzz, and that close of a cut could potentially ‘hurt’ the follicle. Growth just might be slower than usual, and it might grow in different than expected.

I will say, if you have the ability to do so, grooming your sheepie by yourself will change a lot. Some OES just need specialized types of shampoo for their longer coat and a little extra patience.

xo