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| It was not posted, but I would want to have a Irish Setter. |
| I love my Briard mix and I love my Komondor but I don't see myself ever not owning at least one OES now. Maybe another Komondor, but I'm not sure. Bear is one of a kind but as long as I had an OES to help raise him, I think we'd do fine.
Outside of that though, at some point in my life I'd like a Bergamasco and James loves little dogs so we've talked about getting a Westie or he'd like a little Maltese. I'd love a Coton de Tulears or a Havanese but if I'm getting a non-OES, I want to cut grooming, not just do the same grooming on a smaller scale but when it comes down to it, I'd probably get one anyway. Basically, I like hair and lots of it!  |
| There are several I'd get. The only other BIG dog I'd get is a goldendoodle or labradoodle. I always change my mind, but that would be the ONLY other dog I'd even consider if OES' were out.
I'd like to have a good companion for the big dog, so if the right coton or havanese came along... that would to replace our present maltese. Other breeds I would love but hard to top the nanny like personality of the OES. It scores the highest in everything I read in the herding group for getting along with other breeds, other animals (cats and small critters), AND children. Otherwise, we'd have a beardie. |
| Cane corso, newfoundland, komondor, chesapeake bay retreiver, doberman, giant schnauzer, yeah, anything big and lovable, lol. |
OES Mommy wrote: It was not posted, but I would want to have a Irish Setter.
We ahve one - wonder why I skipped that? hmm - well he does act as if the two OES are annoying visitors who never leave. |
| ron I thought I added other as an option on this - can you add it? I can't figure out how to edit it. |
| Done |
I would love a bulldog...so ugly they are cute..... hub says nope  I also like those hairless mexician ones. Again ugly but cute. |
Ron wrote: Done
Thjanks for adding Irish Setter - can you add "other" ?  |
| I chose a Lab; I like the chocolae ones. To be honest; my original plan was not to have 2 Sheepdogs, but rather a Sheepdog for me and a Welsh Corgi for my boyfriend. But when we saw out two girls, rather than chose one between them, we decided to pass on the Corgi. |
| I choose a komondor because I had one before I got my sheepies.And a komondor was my first dog that I had. |
steveoes wrote: I choose a komondor because I had one before I got my sheepies.And a komondor was my first dog that I had.
Cool. Where was your Kom from? (Or you, for that matter!) |
| It is hard to imagine any other breed anymore!
Once upon a time a giant St. Bernard was in my head, and Once upon a time a Border Collie was in my dreams. I guess I still like the thought of a Border Collie, but I'm not sure I have the energy anymore. |
Joahaeyo wrote: There are several I'd get. The only other BIG dog I'd get is a goldendoodle or labradoodle. I always change my mind, but that would be the ONLY other dog I'd even consider if OES' were out.
I'd like to have a good companion for the big dog, so if the right coton or havanese came along... that would to replace our present maltese. Other breeds I would love but hard to top the nanny like personality of the OES. It scores the highest in everything I read in the herding group for getting along with other breeds, other animals (cats and small critters), AND children. Otherwise, we'd have a beardie. Oh brother... I totally need some sleep. I normally go in several directions when I talk/type, but I barely completed a sentence here. |
| What, no Lowchens???? |
| Lab or GSD oh duh I have a couple of those.. My next dog ( I have plenty now) will be a big GSD( german shepherd) boy!!!! |
VerveUp wrote: What, no Lowchens????
didn't want to lead anybody there if they weren't thinking about them  |
kerry wrote: VerveUp wrote: What, no Lowchens???? didn't want to lead anybody there if they weren't thinking about them Do you have a bunch more dogs that you don't tell us about? Maybe a secret stash in the basement? |
| This is a loaded subject for our house.
Head count is 7 dogs. Some are a specific person's, some are shared. Shared - Chewie, but Todd just hugs him, I do all the training and stuff. Mine: Macy -choc lab - 14 and retired; Simon- basset and a hoot. Todd's: Maggie the coonhound; Riley the rat terrier and Tator the ADHD black lab Daughter's -Tazz the old boy min pin who was my Lisa's 4-H dog. I really have no "next" in mind.......yet! But hey, when you met your husband at dog training classes, anything is possible.  |
| I would have a giant schnauzer as I think they look very elegant but in fact are quite mad! |
| I would want another Australian Shepherd...China is such a fantastic dog that having another would be great. |
ButtersStotch wrote: kerry wrote: VerveUp wrote: What, no Lowchens???? didn't want to lead anybody there if they weren't thinking about them Do you have a bunch more dogs that you don't tell us about? Maybe a secret stash in the basement? No - but it is a big emptybasement! 
Actually I do plan on getting a Lowchen, and another sheepie. I am not sure what the timing is but I would like to have a small dog. I love my sheepies, but they really can't go everywhere with me - although I really believe Marley could sit in the front of the kayak and can't wait to try that , if the danged lake would just melt. Lowchen's have very sheepie like faces (in my mind) and many of the same characteristics. I want one to run agility with. I love agility with Marley and Morgan, but watching small dogs run is a very different experience. |
| I like the Havanese and Cotons too. But, I also like the looks of Tibetans, Westies, and Scotties. I'm just not sure about the temperments of terriers and whether or not they'd be suited to my lifestyle. I'd have to do lots of research before diving into another breed.
And, there's just no way I'd ever be without a sheepie.  |
| I had to say poodle, because I met two sweet full sized aprocot poodles this weekend. They were so sweet, no fun cut, with long pretty tails. |
Beaureguard's Mom wrote: But, I also like the looks of Tibetans, Westies, and Scotties. I'm just not sure about the temperments of terriers and whether or not they'd be suited to my lifestyle.
I didn't really understand what my breeder said when she said that the Norfolk Terrier "is a lot of dog". I now understand that statement. I do love our Norfolk, but he is quite a handful. It's really hard to explain but I feel like I'm always chasing him as he gets into things. Cons: It's like these dogs have A.D.D., even though they are smart as can be. Since Norfolks are ratters, Haggis always seem to be rooting into everything. Plus the housebreaking has been difficult. Even though he knows he should be "going" outside, if someone's not around when that urge takes place, he decides it's not convenient to hold it. He gets crated most of the time when we go out just for that reason. Plus most terriers have a bit of attitude which is what most people love about them. Ours' can have an attitude towards boy dogs. Girl dogs he loves, and I'm sure part of this issue is that he's not neutered. Pros: On the plus side, he's very adorable (which is probably why I haven't killed him yet.) - tail's wagging all of the time, always makes me laugh because he has some funny little gestures. Very social, loves all people, especially kids. Life is just fun to him, chasing after the cat, etc. They are fearless always teetering on the edge of getting themselves hurt. He is also a little cuddle bug, although most Norfolks are not. Smart as can be, when he sees me doing things, it's almost like he's studying my actions. He has also figured out how to open a dog crate. It is fun experiencing other breeds, but my heart will always belong with the OES ... |
| We had a beardie during my childhood, so I wouldn't mind another one of those...
I love Bernese Mountain Dogs, they are SO cute...and as puppies! I love the idea of newfies but don't think I could handle the drool. I love the look of the big airedale terriers, but don't know much about their personalities. I just love the one on the Jumbone commercial. If I had to get a smaller dog, I guess it'd be something really fuzzy, so it'd look like a cat! Because to me, you might as well have a cat if it's a small dog... |
| id have either a golden retriever (which is what i grew up with) or a golden doodle.......i know a few of those and they seem like great pets too! |
| If we ever went with a little dog, I'd have to say a cairn terrier, though Haggis is very cute! My husband is on a crusade to get a Rhodesian Ridgeback. He doesn't think Scruffy is protective enough. |
| This is a discussion hubby and I have often. We don't have any conclusions. Maybe we'll go dogless.............................. |
| Something from the SPCA (or other rescue, but the SPCA is the only one we have here)! I can't be more specific because it entirely depends on the personality. So far I have fallen in love with a staffordshire terrier, a samoyed mix, a german shepard mix, and oh so many more! But definitely a rescue of some kind. |
SheepieBoss wrote: This is a discussion hubby and I have often. We don't have any conclusions. Maybe we'll go dogless..............................
Funny - we always had dogs in the house growing up (notice Dogs). After my youngest sister went away to school my parents only had her dog left. They swore he would be the last. After Wendle (I think he hated his name and that was why he was sooo mean) died of old age. they kept that promise, for all of about three months. One spring they came home from Florida with a Shihtzu (smallest dog they ever had). When she died of old age they came home from Florida one spring with two Lhapso's. My Dad has been alone for two years now and will be 85 on Monday. Becky and Beau (the Lhapso's) still get him out for a couple of long walks every day. I think it really has helped keep him in shape. I see a reason for a small shaggy dog in my future |
| lol, what's with Florida and coming home with dogs?! That's funny.
How could I have left off a doodle. I want one. Either golden or labra! But they must be the big one... |
I think eventually I would break down and get another dog if I was dogless and couldn't have another sheepie.....but until that happens there is no way I could imagine choosing a different breed.  |
| A while back I saw this guy on the Daily Puppy and fell a little bit in love: http://dailypuppy.com/index.php?itemid=1523
So I looked into the breed....Lagotto Romangolo...very rare in North America, but gaining in popularity. Very expensive and often imported. Cute as a bug's ear! |
| Those green eyes are very funky. Never have seen a dog with green eyes before. I wonder if there any breeds out there that have green eyes as part of the breed standard? |
| Gotta say Bouvier des Flandres or Puli. I'm a glutton for punishment when it comes to grooming. |
ButtersStotch wrote: steveoes wrote: I choose a komondor because I had one before I got my sheepies.And a komondor was my first dog that I had. Cool. Where was your Kom from? (Or you, for that matter!) Dallas,Texas to both questions |
Maggie McGee IV wrote: Gotta say Bouvier des Flandres or Puli. I'm a glutton for punishment when it comes to grooming.
My mother-in-law is on her third Bouvier. The male she has now is a giant - 140lbs. I love them too but her females had much better temperaments than this male does. He's very alpha - aggressive toward other dogs and possessive of the kids. Might just be this guy but she said she's going back to females next time. |
rdf wrote: Maggie McGee IV wrote: Gotta say Bouvier des Flandres or Puli. I'm a glutton for punishment when it comes to grooming. My mother-in-law is on her third Bouvier. The male she has now is a giant - 140lbs. I love them too but her females had much better temperaments than this male does. He's very alpha - aggressive toward other dogs and possessive of the kids. Might just be this guy but she said she's going back to females next time. We had 2 Bouviers as a kid and they were terrors. Now, I'm sure they didn't come from the best breeder as we got them from the humane society, but they were crazy! We, as kids, were actually scared of them. We had a swingset in the backyard and we'd send a 'scout' to creep out to make sure it was all clear and then race out as fast as we could and climb as high as we could before the monsters could get to us! That said, they are very pretty!  |
I enjoy my lap dog too, even though the girls think there are lap dogs   |
barney1 wrote: We had 2 Bouviers as a kid and they were terrors. Now, I'm sure they didn't come from the best breeder as we got them from the humane society, but they were crazy! We, as kids, were actually scared of them. We had a swingset in the backyard and we'd send a 'scout' to creep out to make sure it was all clear and then race out as fast as we could and climb as high as we could before the monsters could get to us! That said, they are very pretty! We had one too and he was like that, too (also from a BYB). He used to chase us on our bikes when we were kids and tear our socks off. He was very temperamental, too. By the time he was 6 months old, he couldn't go into the vet's office and had bit the vet. He used to have to sedate him and then come to the car. To add to the fun, he was mutant huge. I actually had my mom pull out his records the last time I was over there because she always said he was over 150 pounds which, the more I learned about Bouviers, seemed ridiculous. Turned out, he weighed 132. Still big but not the giant we originally thought. (Oh, and in case you were wondering how he got weighed, we lived in the country and my mom took him to the grain elevator!) |
You just haven't found a wonderful Bouvier like this:
Big girls big dogs! |
Maggie McGee IV wrote: You just haven't found a wonderful Bouvier like this:
Big girls big dogs!I WANT THAT DOG!!! I love Bouv's and the fawns are my absolute favorite. That would definitely be my pick for a non-OES dog. Though that Lagotto Romangolo was VERY cute!! I was reading the posts suprised by all the smaller breeds mentioned and just waiting to see if anyone else would want a Bouvier. Then when it finally came up everyone had a crazy Bouv story. I was getting bummed but.....Ahhhh but that picture made it all worth it! I recently saw a Bouv puppy (8 or 10 months) that was training to be a therapy dog! |
MissingMurphy wrote: I was reading the posts suprised by all the smaller breeds mentioned and just waiting to see if anyone else would want a Bouvier. Then when it finally came up everyone had a crazy Bouv story. I was getting bummed but.....Ahhhh but that picture made it all worth it! I recently saw a Bouv puppy (8 or 10 months) that was training to be a therapy dog!
My MIL's two females were fabulous. Their temperaments were exactly like my OES'. They were playful and nurturing and all around wonderful. I think her male now is not "the norm". And he's not bad, but he is just one to be extra-cautious around. And again - he is HUGE! I'd be interested in a Bouvier too, they're super-sweet dogs. I will say, she has to spend even more time grooming than I do! But, he is beautiful. |
rdf wrote: A while back I saw this guy on the Daily Puppy and fell a little bit in love: http://dailypuppy.com/index.php?itemid=1523
So I looked into the breed....Lagotto Romangolo...very rare in North America, but gaining in popularity. Very expensive and often imported. Cute as a bug's ear! Oh my they are wonderful - I think I may follow up on this |
| Uhmmm....I would have to say PLS, St. Bernard, beardie (love that beardie bounce ), and Newfie. |
| OES are #1 for me, nothing beats them, in every aspect, as far as I'm concerned.
I do love lots of other breeds though. Standard Poodles are also at the top of my list, intelligence, stunning beauty when in show coat or not, they are like a friend not a pet. I love boxers too for totally different reasons, goofy dogs, ugly/cute thing going on (IMO) but sweet personalities. I of course love golden retrievers, that is what I grew up with, and great danes, cotons, schnauzers of any variety, the list is endless. |
| Bearded Collie, Cockapoo, King Charles Cavalier Spaniel(is that what it's called?), terrier mix, Coton, Mutt, Wheaton. If it's shaggy and cute I'd consider it. But I'm almost certain I will always have a sheepie! |
| My first love will always be oes. I love watching Briards at shows, I love the way they move, I think choice number 2 would be a Briard. |
| Well, my first choice would be another sheepie. I still miss my Jasper boy so much and tear up if I see a sheepie in a magazine, on tv, etc.. I have to say the Pembroke corgis have completely won me over too though. There's so much dog in that tiny little package, and I absolutely adore her. They have the BEST personalities and are so willing to please.
I love Brees too...she's half lab/half golden. She is a perfect dog for the kids because they are the only ones with enough energy to keep up with her.  She lives up to both breeds - she lives for retrieving balls and will do it for hours non-stop. |
| My poor Taylor was a golden and the best dog(next to Simon) that I ever had. He also lived to chase balls and was a snugglebum. I miss him soooooo much!! |
| Well, I must love the Aussies because I just adopted another one. An introduction will follow once I can post some pics. |
violet wrote: Well, I must love the Aussies because I just adopted another one.
An introduction will follow once I can post some pics.YAY Helen!! I can't wait to see pics of Asia. |
violet wrote: Well, I must love the Aussies because I just adopted another one.
An introduction will follow once I can post some pics.Can't wait to here more!! |
| OES will always be my first choice now, but if I'm thinkning about getting another dog in a couple of years. I have been researching the Komondor and I think it would my choice. As well as another OES. |
| I got the Tibetan Terrier because I had an OES and had met several owners with the two breeds...their personalities are so similar, the LOVE people, other animals...the TT livesf to LOVE and when they don't get it they are ever so sad. They are said to be a "spiritual dog" and the original breed the Lhaspo and Shiz Tu were bred from...they truly are sensitive to everyones emotions including other dogs...I have never received soo much love from a pet...that's saying alot as my 2 former OES were so loving and wonderful. They are hard to find and expensive but worth every penny! |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier - absolutely lovely dogs.
At the moment I have a White and Black (mostly white) staffy called ASBO and him and my OES Dave get on Amazingly well. They're like little n large! But, if I was going to have another dog (besides the ones I have now) I would go totally the other way and have a 'TEACUP YORKSHIRE TERRIER' Something tiny would be a massive change lol |
Darth Snuggle wrote: I chose a Lab; I like the chocolae ones. To be honest; my original plan was not to have 2 Sheepdogs, but rather a Sheepdog for me and a Welsh Corgi for my boyfriend. But when we saw out two girls, rather than chose one between them, we decided to pass on the Corgi.
I've since changed my mind; I think I want a poodle!!!! Several of them are at our park, and they are so smart and very fun! |
ButtersStotch wrote: I love my Briard mix and I love my Komondor but I don't see myself ever not owning at least one OES now.
I love briards we've always had at least one in the family |
VerveUp wrote: Those green eyes are very funky. Never have seen a dog with green eyes before. I wonder if there any breeds out there that have green eyes as part of the breed standard?
Viszula.....or how ever it's spelled! I remember that from a question asked in the Jr. Handling ring one time..when the judges could ask the Jr's questions like that! |
When i went away to College, my mom found a Cairn Terrier at the pet store so i bought it for her (yeeah I know but when she went to the pet store to look at the puppy 3 times a day for a week....... 
I fell in love with that little pup, they called her Sissy. (short for sister a southern thing). I would have, and really thinking about one lately of course i will always have an OES, a fawn colored Cairn Terrier. She was an absolute joy of a small dog, pup. Only small one i've ever liked really! |
Ali wrote: VerveUp wrote: Those green eyes are very funky. Never have seen a dog with green eyes before. I wonder if there any breeds out there that have green eyes as part of the breed standard? Viszula.....or how ever it's spelled! I remember that from a question asked in the Jr. Handling ring one time..when the judges could ask the Jr's questions like that! Vizsla's eyes are the same color as their coat - so a rusty/copper color. Any other color is faulted. Even their noses have to be self colored - black is a DQ Perhaps the Weimaraner is what you are thinking of - the "grey ghosts". They have eyes that contrast - they can be amber to a blue/grey color. (per breed standard). Before OES and hounds, my background was all sporting breeds - showing and field trialing and hunting. I have since diversified! |
| since last answering this more than a year ago, I have to say that I would pick a breed with less grooming needs, but still that doesn't shed. A couple of people at my park have Italian Spinones and they are so lovely! I would consider one of those. It might also be nice to have a smaller dog; Tonks is fixated on toy breeds. So maybe a Min-Pin; I've met several great ones. |
| I missed this poll, apparently!
A friend of mine (she is a member here too-Liz Rodes) just adopted a miniature schnauzer, after having lost her beloved husky mix Annie this past fall. While helping her search, I gave this question a lot of thought because of something Liz said about choosing her next dog. Annie was about 75 LBs, and she said she wanted her next dog to be small, because she felt that this was the last time in her life she'd be able to lift and carry an ailing or elderly large dog. I had never considered that as a reason why older people often have small dogs...but it made a lot of sense! I dont see this as a issue for us any time soon...but it got me thinking about what smaller breed I would go for...Havanese, Tibetan Terrier, French Bulldog, and King Charles Spaniel are my list toppers. I need to get Liz to post some pics of her new baby, too! He's nameless as of yet (she's only had him a few days) but cute as can be and an utter sweetie!  |
got sheep wrote: Ali wrote: VerveUp wrote: Those green eyes are very funky. Never have seen a dog with green eyes before. I wonder if there any breeds out there that have green eyes as part of the breed standard? Viszula.....or how ever it's spelled! I remember that from a question asked in the Jr. Handling ring one time..when the judges could ask the Jr's questions like that! Vizsla's eyes are the same color as their coat - so a rusty/copper color. Any other color is faulted. Even their noses have to be self colored - black is a DQ Perhaps the Weimaraner is what you are thinking of - the "grey ghosts". They have eyes that contrast - they can be amber to a blue/grey color. (per breed standard). Before OES and hounds, my background was all sporting breeds - showing and field trialing and hunting. I have since diversified! My Aussies, China's father/Asia's grandfather, had green eyes and reddish hair. His name was Barley Green...He was beautiful. China's mother had the typical Aussie color with the mask and brown eyes...China has blue eyes. |
| perhaps I missed it........but why no OES ????
If I had to get another breed, I'd have to consider another large dog. I think my favorite, for all the right reasons, would be Husky or St. Bernard. Something fairly smart and can be trained. But the true opinon would be, there is no other than an Old English Sheep. |
| ^^^^
Now perhaps I missed it esp since I haven't read most of the replies/this thread in a long time [just read yours], and I'm guessing no OES because the thread is asking what other breeds outside of OES would you consider |
| Well, i know of one OESCA National Specialty winner that had green eyes.
Hate to disagree with you, but it was back in 78??? when the Judge asked the young boy that was using one of my OES for Junior Showmanship and that was the question he was asked by the judge. Actually it was asked of 4 young Juniors I think.... and after judging he called all of them up and told them th answer was Viszula........... it was such an odd question to ask, i have always thought of the answer........ |
| if you google "green eyed Vizsla" several pictures come up of just that! |
| Interesting....
from the AKC standard: http://www.akc.org/breeds/vizsla/index.cfm Eyes medium in size and depth of setting, their surrounding tissue covering the whites. Color of the iris should blend with the color of the coat. Yellow or any other color is faulty. Prominent pop eyes are faulty. Lower eyelids should neither turn in nor out since both conditions allow seeds and dust to irritate the eye. from the Australian standard: http://www.vizsla.org.au/breed_standard.htm EYES: The eyes are slightly oval and of medium size with well fitting eyelids. He has an intelligent and lively expression. The brown eyes harmonise with the coat colour, as dark as possible preferred. and the UK club standard: http://hungarianvizslaclub.org.uk/breed_standard.htm Eyes Neither deep nor prominent, of medium size, a shade darker in colour than coat. Slightly oval in shape, eyelids fitting tightly. Yellow or black eye undesirable. None mention green as a permissible color. Perhaps this is a "designer" variation someone is breeding out there?  |
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