Old English Sheepdog Owners Review

[@kimferrell6511]

I have a 4.5 year old male, Hank. Wonderful with children, loves everyone and other animals. No sense of personal space. 90 lb lap dog. Bed hog. Best dog ever!!!

[@wisconsinoldenglishsheepdo3781]

I am a breeder and think you did a great job describing an OES. Just two things I would like to mention. Usually smart and active go together and females tend to be that way more than males.Males can be much more laid back and can be great for apartments as long as they have human companionship during the day. Select your pup based on their personality as right for you. Poopy butt is less of a problem when they have tails because lifting their tail up helps the you know what not to get on them. Thank you for letting people know more about them!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I really do have such a high opinion of this breed now. Best dog I’ve ever had. Thanks for what you do to ensure they don’t disappear. I really appreciate you watching too. Luv my Molly.

[@davidmartino757]

The tail tidbit is interesting! Good to know! I have a sheepadoodle that came out 90% sheepdog and now I need a purebred OES. Once I am out of this townhome I am getting a purebred to go along with my pup. He has been a lot of fun. Ambles and everything. Grew up with Shelties. Fun dogs as well. I love herding breeds.

[@Izamota-q5v]

Would an hour of exercise daily be enough exercise?

[@adamg574]

Good info. I pick up my first OES pup in a week. Tail docking is not legal here in Nova Scotia so that’s good to know about the tail.

[@tomeagan8608]

Molly exhibits every characteristic that drew me to the breed. They are smart. Sensitive. Friendly. Loyal beyond belief. I'm glad you pointed some of the challenges. Poopy butt, mats, need for grooming, clingy behavior, etc. I've shaved a Sheepie butt more times than I care to remember. And I wouldn't trade that unpleasant procedure for anything.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yes Tom nobody really ever talks about the poopy butt, but I really tried to make the video useful for past, present and future OES owners. It's not always unicorns and rainbows, but we learn from them and adapt.

[@tomeagan8608]

@@HiddenSpringFarm Molly and poopy butt and grooming. Try as I might, and kudos to the ex-wife, grooming was a challenge. One of the 3 tolerated it. She knew she was hot shit after a one hours' combing/brushing. The ex was extremely patient. She'd comb out enough fuzz to fill a pillow. Baby would just relax and let it happen. Other two? Not so much. Jenny was adopted at 10 y.o. as dad's new girlfriend didn't like her. I must stop.....

[@suziesroka9869]

I have had five over the years and I loved them so much, but now I am getting older and I miss them. I have my Jack Russell’s, and they are softies thankfully. It was so nice seeing your beautiful dog, brought back so many happy memories. I have a hole in my heart without them x

[@Nick_B_Bad]

I’m at work now and your vid is making miss the 4 OES’s I’ve got waiting for me to get home!

[@victoriahope8371]

How do you leave the house with that much cuteness there ❤? Or leave the house and take all your doggies with you ❤? So cute ❤❤❤❤.

[@Eric31477]

10:04 --- The chickens' reaction to Molly walking in on them...LOL!!!

[@wergardengals3242]

Years ago I own a Old English Sheepdog she was my best friend too. I love seeing your video and getting to see Molly, she reminds me of my Hillary Old English Sheepdog. 🤟🏼

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

It’s nice to share these videos and people like yourself can reminisce about their past pets. Years from now Molly will be in so many videos on KZbin and I’ll be able to rewatch and remember her and all the joy she brings.

[@DelightedAcres]

Watching your videos regularly it’s hard to tell how much Molly has grown until you share clips of her as a puppy. She is a great dog. Thanks for sharing.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I know right John she’s huge now. And you’ve been watching for a long time too. Have a great one.

[@RedWineCalifornia]

Used to have an old English sheepdog as my best friend ❤ love her forever

[@chrisp8006]

My OES is almost 5 months now. Loves everything that moves. Very mouthy, wants to always put what she’s playing with in her mouth and hold it. And the jumping!! Good thing she’s adorable so no one everyone is very patient with her! She’s a very, very smart puppy. Tons of attitude and personality as you described, so cute

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah I don’t know if the jumping has to do with the herding, but Molly jumps on everybody except my wife and I. I always scold her not to do it using the word NO. She’s just so excited to see people or other dogs. It is a lot less now compared to when she was 5 months. Maybe as they grow older they’ll grow out of it, but really need training.

[@michellebarthlow9716]

Yes our OES Rambo jumps on all our company he is just so excited to see them. I try to hold him and have our friends come in and then let him say hi. He used to get so excited he would pee, thank goodness he doesn't do that anymore.

[@cloudfriedrich4602]

I love your video! ❤️ I'm on my 3rd Old English now. Owen is an absolute doll. Last year I had a terrible car accident, an aerial rollover. He ran from the accident, lived in Klamath National Forest (middle of winter, fresh haircut) for 9 days, then turned up on my ambulance driver's farm miles away the same night a blizzard was coming in. Best dogs ever. My previous 2, Vladimir and Zuzu, both lived to 14 1/2 years. Incredibly good natured, playful, and adaptable dogs.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Owen is like a miracle dog. What an ordeal. Glad you got him back though. Really appreciate you watching, I hope my Molly has a great life like your dogs. Cheers, Chad

[@olliewhoopieenoldenglishsh1549]

@ Cloud Friedrich ..What a nightmare if your dog ran away because of the shock of such a terrible accident. And a miracle and unexplainable joy and love to see him arriving back home safe and well. He looked for you and found you! Those Old English Sheepdog are angels on 4 paws if you ask me...

[@valfigueroaobando1968]

My goodness! I love Molly! My Gatsby is 5 months. They deserve the best review, my cannot stop saying how much joy and love they bring. My house wouldn't be a home without my Gatsby 🐼❤️ I'm enjoying every step of the life journey with Gatsby 🐼💙 Gatsby sends you lots of love to you, molly and your family! 🐼 Take care!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Wow 5 months eh, with lots of love and energy i bet. Amazing how time flies, we've got to meet so many people from around the world who have an OES or recently got one or who had one in the past. Pretty awesome. Cheers.

[@DrJoelDuff]

Love the video. I catch most videos just to see Molly. We got our OES about a month or two after you got Molly and so it has been fun to track her progress and compare that to what we see in our London here in Ohio. Right on target with all your observations and recommendations.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks Doc, appreciate you watching and following along. So many people around the world love Molly and many have their own OES, such an amazing feeling. Cheers, Chad.

[@flavio-p]

I looked up sheep dogs for some reason and I’m very glad I found your channel. Love your energy, man!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@chateaudeparancay4484]

"le chalet du poulet" 😂 Your french is perfection !! So is Molly

[@gerdz101]

Miss you Molly girl 😢

[@OceanLife772]

She died?

[@BeckyinKC]

Great fun watching today. Love Molly. Thanks for sharing. Becky from Kansas City

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thank u so much Becky for always watching and commenting...means a lot.

[@jannrhoads5836]

This brings back wonderful memories.

[@AnnieRose1994]

Absolutely want one of these dogs - cant think of a single breed more adorable. They seem perfect for outdoorsy people!

[@VirtuallyJessie]

I’ve been researching old English sheep dogs for 3+ years and trying to figure out if they were good livestock guardian dogs with chickens and I haven’t seen videos of a actual oes on a farm ! So Thank you for sharing !

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Well Molly does have protective instincts, but we didn’t really train her for that. I’m sure they could be if properly trained. OES have true herding instincts, but again I’m not a pro trainer and we tried to stop her from herding cause it was annoying. If one wanted a herder one would encourage the behaviour. Herding is really hard to train anyway, but a true livestock guardian stock will need little training. They just need to be kept outside with the animals and they naturally bark a lot such as a Maremma sheepdog or a Great Pyrenees. With the chickens, ducks, geese, cats and now rabbits I just trained Molly from a young age to NOT chase them by discipline and saying NO whenever she does something wrong. Now I can have her around all the animals and she just wants to sniff them and be friends with them. She enjoys life on the farm, but I’m still building infrastructure and such so I’m not ready for a true lgd. For now Molly is the best farm companion I could ask for. Chad.

[@RMS129]

I don’t have a farm, but I have an Old English Sheepdog that came to me at 5 years old. So I can only comment from an untrained instinctive behavior perspective. He instinctively herds people and other dogs. They were bred for herding sheep and cattle, so I don’t know if they’d be gentle enough for chickens. Mine barks and circles the neighbor’s chickens in their coop, which the chickens obviously don’t enjoy. But i think if trained properly they might be good for chickens because my dog is pretty protective and barks at strangers approaching the house.

[@caseythompson9177]

This IS the only video of this nature. We can’t wait to bring home our OES this summer. Thank You!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Ooh you're gonna have so much fun with your new pup. It only took Molly a few days to learn that we are good people and love her and now she loves us more than anything has ever loved us. Very good dog, Molly will be 2 years old in May and is maturing nicely. Enjoy your new pup, I'm always here if you ever have questions. (not that I'm a pro or anything)lol. Cheers, Chad.

[@caseythompson9177]

@@HiddenSpringFarm we absolutely can’t wait. We met the breeder and her dogs last year and I couldn’t believe how truly awesome they are. I’ve met a lot of dogs and owned a few, but none were like her sheepdogs. Absolute giants just wanting some scratches.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@caseythompson9177 same with me I’ve owned several breeds but none like the OES, that’s why I really speak highly of them. Good luck with your new pup. I hope one day maybe I can get into breeding, you never know eh.

[@dawne.whitley5831]

My daughter is bringing an old English sheepdog, born February 1, to me from New Jersey from her in-laws. I lost my Standard Poodle to Covid a month ago. I’m nervous about taking in another dog so soon. I have ptsd military related. Watching your video addressed separation. My poodle went everywhere with me. The sheepdog looks a bit large to go everywhere. I am thinking crate training when I go to the hospital or grocery store. My poodle didn’t tolerate a crate. Your Molly is beautiful and seems to enjoy herself, simply being outside. I have a horse that she can bond with. Thank you for the sani tips and the grooming tips. Love to you and Molly.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

This is a great story. I’ve talked with several people who were training this OES breed as support dogs, they are very sweet natured and mature nice and calm. They crate train just fine, that’s what we did. They are a decent size, big enough to cuddle (they love that) but not too big…they don’t shed and don’t slobber everywhere. They do need a good amount of grooming though. Best of luck.

[@olliewhoopieenoldenglishsh1549]

Yeayy for Molly!! And for all the other Old English Sheepdogs! They're exactly how you describe them :-)

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Right on! I hope this video will be good for people maybe that are thinking about getting a dog and either not sure of which breed or are thinking OES. I hope people will realize that this breed is just so amazing.

[@johnklossner430]

OMG, you are right on. I have had OES's for over 20 years and just got a 2 year old rescue. BEST FRIENDS is a under statement.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

It's really hard to put into words my feelings about my girls. Just Incredible.

[@GrannySanny]

Long life for your Molly!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks, well I'll just do my very best to give her the bestest life.

[@hansm3232]

Hi Chad. Absolutely spot on. Very recognizable. We are experiencing excactly the same with our Elmore. He is the life and soul of the party and a laugh a minute. In Papendrecht, the town where we live with 35000 inhabitants, we think that he is the only OES. I think it will not be long before he has his local fanclub. We often get asked what sort of dog he is and kids always want to stroke him which obviously he has no objections to. Best regards from Veronica & Hans in NL.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I'm sure Elmore is a star where ever he goes just like Molly. Sad really that there's so many people that don't even know what an OES looks like, but since realizing this maybe I can do my part with this channel in edu-taining the masses. Cheers.

[@michellebarthlow9716]

Chad I really hope you can! Everytime we walk Rambo someone says what type of dog he is or he is so cute or I had a Old English Sheepdog growing up. They really get a lot of attention.

[@kellyharney2385]

What a gorgeous, sweet girl! I love molly. She’s got the best life a working dog could have ❤️. (I would get one but I’d want enough space for it to run)

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks so much for the comment. Molly is amazing and if you looking into the channel a bit we now have Olive given to us by a youtube viewer. Double the trouble now lol. Always a fun time at the farm. Cheers.

[@ElizaBiegalska]

Hi .Thanks for video . We are living in Ireland .I completely agree with your comments and opinion . P

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment. Cheers.

[@ronaldsmith6829]

I dearly loved my Nana. She was my best friend and constant companion. People who were actually afraid of dogs would approach Nana. She was a magnet and loved nearly everyone. I lost my dear girl in her fifteenth year. It has been that long again since she passed. I still reach down in the morning to find her. Looking around for a successor to her it was rudely apparent that they were far too expensive for me! So my dear girl will likely never have a successor. I did have a problem with changes in her dog food, or diet. The slightest change would produce diarrhea. For instance, when Iams changed their formula in '04 she was sick for a week. I ended up changing brands to solve the problem. I was told it is a common problem with the breed. I had to keep Nana clipped around her backside. When we moved out into the countryside of Northern California there was a serious problem with wild celery which we call Beggar Rice or Velcro burrs. I had horses for years and used my clippers on her to trim her coat. She could be more work to keep groomed than a horse ten times her size!😆 As to obedience, she was as Molly, very smart and easy to train. All except potty training. She was the hardest dog I have ever had for that. She picked up quickly what my problem was, but just had no control of the process. She eventually became completely dependable, but it did take a frustratingly long time. Nana excelled at everything else. Oh how I miss her!

[@sofieinzbern9264]

I just rescue one english dog and all the thing you've said. even the nasty one are true, I didn't know at the time but thanks to you I can take care of him much better. Thanks for your review.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Wonderful!

[@SKPaquette77]

We just love your videos! They have helped so much. We bring our first OES home next week!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh Wow! only a week eh. Get ready for some huge fun with your new pup. Molly only took 2 days of whining to realize that she's in a great home and we love her, then we had her heart and she had ours.

[@sheilanugent724]

100% agree, we have one too and we love him dearly

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Awesome glad to hear

[@viktoriakatherl2918]

Thank you for this lovely video! I can't wait to adopt an OES myself when the time is ready

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thank u for watching. I really hope you'll be able to find an OES as your life will change forever. Cheers, Chad

[@bhill2041]

Thanks for the videos Chad - & Molly too of course! Always cheers me up if I’m having a bad day. My Old English Sheepie is 13 now, & the best doggo friend I could imagine. Seems like her & Mollie have similar personalities - silly love bugs who want to be everyone’s best friend. Makes me wonder how my Ambrosia would fare in real cold & snow - we’re in SoCal, & she’s only been to the snow twice, with lowest temps in the 30s.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thank you so much for watching, it means a lot. The double coat of the these dogs protect them from the heat and the cold. They are amazing. Ambrosia would most likely love it. You're so right though...Molly makes our lives better every day.

[@bhill2041]

@@HiddenSpringFarm ❤️ They’re pretty amazingly adaptable! (Sorry for such a late reply, accidentally locked myself out of my yt acct 😬) Very excited to continue watching you guys on the farm this spring! I’ve been so lucky with my sheepie, she’s been healthy for 13.5 yrs. now, only needed regular vet check-ups. Big love to Molly from me & Ambrosia, have a wonderful spring!

[@judithmcdowell6313]

Thank you! This was great. We've had four OES (two rescues, two from a breeder). Your review was very accurate. We can't wait to get another. We had two litter mates, and when the first died, the other went through a depression. Shows how much emotion they do have. I don't want any other kind of dog! They are amazing! We have 10 acres in the US. And what most people don't realize, OES have a different way of running than most other dogs - and they can be very fast! Hoping to get another this year!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

10 acres is an amazing life for an OES. Last April a youtube viewer gave us another OES...Olive is her name and she is 8 months old now. Her and Molly get along great and I'm so impressed how Molly behaves with her. She really is like a big sister to Olive and the two have so much fun running amok on the farm. Thanks so much for sharing as these dogs certainly have such an impact on our lives. Cheers.

[@BookkeeperzJedi]

Great video Chad. Beau is so like Molly. He needs more of a place to run but we do well enough for now. They are crazy, wonderful companions.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks. Amazing companions. Molly and Olive are best friends already. Molly is so patient with young Olive, it amazes me. Beau is the same I bet.

[@williamwatt6334]

I've had this breed since I was a kid. I've breed two litters and we are now with a 3 yr old oes named Dale! He's great with my 3 young kids and is just the perfect dog for our family. Work yes but worth it. The neighbors see us and ask where is Dale if we don't have him on a rare occasion

[@fs6205]

Your videos are the best and look after your animals with so much love. I'm on the list here in Australia to get a dog like Molly, but I have to wait maybe 3 years. In the meantime, I just have to keep watching your videos. I lived in Canada many moons ago, hopefully I can go back some day and visit your farm stay. Keep up the good work.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Glad to have you. Sadly there are not that many breeders around so wait lists are long. This breed is so amazing and loving and gentle. We were 14th on the wait list, but well worth it. We love Molly.

[@marcbenjamin9436]

I have had two (still have one). These are great dogs. They are magnets for their favorite people. And, yes, they are smart and very much attuned to their humans. The OES can make a comeback for all the reasons you pointed out but their lack of shedding in tandem with their personalities make them extremely attractive. Thank you straightening out some incorrect perceptions.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thnx for watching. Hardly see these dogs around anymore that’s why they’re such attractions wherever we go. They’re big dogs but very sweet natured. Incredible.

[@gardengirl7258]

I adore my OES😍 We adopted her at 4 years old after she was retired from breeding. She makes us laugh so much. Quirky is putting it mildly. He is right about the heat and this breed. We keep her clipped tightly to help with the southern Texas heat. So, I don’t advise an OES if you are in a warmer climate.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks for sharing!! It's getting pretty warm here at was 30c today and the dogs are seeking the shade big time

[@nickmichael5494]

What a wonderfully informative and well made video,and what a beautiful dog Molly is...Thank you.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@williamadamsjap]

I saw this breed for the first time yesterday at the park here in Scarborough, ON and asked the owner about the breed info. I became very curious with the breed and searched up videos on them and yours showed up at the very top of my KZbin recommendations, I'm glad I found a fellow Canadian's Channel. I'm proud to say when I finally decide to get a pup, I'll consider an Old English since I found put they don't shed or drool, thanks to your video. lots of love, have a great one.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks for taking the time to watch bud. We do a lot of OES stuff and have several videos on them specifically. Always a fun time here at the farm. Cheers, Chad.

[@BookkeeperzJedi]

Beau will be two Jan 6. You're right about the breed. He is the best dog I have ever had. He loves to run but does great indoors, too. He is attached to me wherever I go, total loyalty. The hair though is omg, a chore. I'm told to try to keep hair at least an inch or too because it protects them from cold and heat where they don't have the pigmentation to protect them without. I would love to see the breed expand but also understand the upkeep. Has to be a way to keep them comfy and not overly time consuming to groom.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

2 yrs old already eh. Molly's hair is so dense I can't keep up so she goes to a groomer every 6 weeks or so. Olive's hair is not so bad and is easily brushed. The extra grooming is just about the only neg about this breed though right. Their personality more than makes up for it plus the hair doesn't shed like most dogs. They are very adaptable as you can see with Beau.

[@Rich-t6w]

Man, just saw this. 😢 RIP Molly!!

[@OceanLife772]

Oh No……😢

[@hannahsingleton7247]

This was an amazing review ☺️ Molly is amazing I love old English sheepdogs

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

thnx so much she really is. Can't say enough good things about this breed.

[@Michael-gu8ck]

I dunno if i should be offering suggestions, BUT, i would like to see you have ONE other farm stay dog and before Molly gets too old. The young pups tend to annoy the older dogs by doing what is called "ragging" on them. Have had OES for a very long time, off and on...

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I'd love to have a friend for Molly. All in due time I guess if I can make it happen. We'll see how it goes. Would make for some great videos I'm sure.

[@hollyandstelladoodle8748]

We currently have two male sheepadoodles who have the OES personality. Our next dog will definitely be a purebred OES! ❤

[@kuladeeluxe]

Have had 3 OES and a Bouvier. All females. Really great dogs all of them but the OES has a sense of humour. BTW, they have wool rather than hair and you can spin it and knit a Grey sweater.The best thing about them is few are scared by them...unlike the Bouvier.Mine was great with rabbits.

[@charlesvincett84]

Molly is a sweetie 💕 😘 ❤️ 💗

[@marthaalmendarez2488]

I love to watch Molly 🇲🇽

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thank u so much Martha. Hope you're doing well.

[@evelynrogers7145]

She’s beautiful and so good

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

She really is Evelyn, even when I tell her to sit so I can film her she's doing it.

[@jenniferkilbane7137]

❤️❤️❤️❤️old English sheepdogs!

[@kevinberrien745]

Best snowball trick, use a real wire cooking whisk, the thinner wire the better (cuts snow better and softer), use like a brush were snow can drop safely. You still have to towel dampness but the snowballs come off quick and easy. The wire we think, as a heat conductor melts through. We have a 2+ OES female and it's the best solution we've found.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Great tip! I'll give it a try next year. Cheers.

[@katebg1089]

Molly is so cute and she looks so happy ! What a wonderful breed, I would love to see one in real !

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

She is thanks. She would gladly cuddle with you all day long, she is just so sweet natured and fluffy.

[@John-Is-My-Name]

cant agree more. I grew up with 3 sheepdogs and miss them dearly. So kind, playful and calm. Really the best dog breed in my opinion, they need a lot of brushing tho, if you can't brush them at least once a week then don't get that breed. Otherwise believe me they are really great.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah the brushing is a whole huge production on its own lol. Best dog I ever had by far.

[@scorpionheart]

Great video. Molly is so adorable. I was thinking about getting one in the future to deter coyotes away from my smaller dog but I'm sad to hear that they're in decline! They seem like such sweet dogs, it's hard to see why more people don't gravitate towards them when other large breeds get so much attention

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

They are incredibly sweet but can be protective too, I'm sure one could be trained to be an LGD but would have to start from a puppy living outdoors otherwise if they become house dogs they are too nice lol. A big dog bark is all it takes to scare away coyotes, but in our case Molly doesn't really bark that often, maybe it depends on the personality of the dogs too. Did you catch today's episode? It's a beginners guide to OES starring our two girls Molly & Olive.

[@oldschool7148]

Molly so big now 😍😍😍

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh yeah I thinks she's full height, but not full weight. Sheepdogs usually take 2 years to get to their full size. She's 85lbs last time we checked.

[@rca6576]

I am in Ontario too! I miss my Old English Sheepdog girlie so much! I've had other breeds but, my OES will always be my favourite of all time. I hope one day to have another OES. If you don't mind the grooming then they are the BEST dogs. My girl would herd the kids and keep them from riding their bikes and little cars off the driveway. She was an expert at this and never nipped at their heels. I'd love to know who your breeder is. Molly is a great looking OES. They are just such special dogs.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Our dogs love to herd vehicles too. I've trained Molly not to herd people now though, but she's still a farm dog and only listens when she wants too lol. I feel like I'll always have this breed. I too have had several different breeds but OES is by far the best all around dog. Keys for me are their personality, cuteness even as adults, sweet nature and they don't shed. We get Molly groomed every eight weeks now cause I just can't keep up with all the burrs getting stuck in her beautiful shaggy coat. We have Olive on the farm now too given to us by one of our youtube viewers. Send me an email I'll give the breeder info. Thanks for sharing your OES story, Chad.

[@rca6576]

@@HiddenSpringFarm I will, thanks Chad! Yes, they are the best dogs. I'm so happy to find someone else who loves and is dedicated to their OES.

[@OdditiesOffcial]

Yes, they can be clumsy and rambunctious. Yes, their coat needs to be worked on constantly Yes, they have a lovely personality Yes, they required tons of exercise, both physical and mental stimulation Yes, they are an amazing breed, but not for everyone if you are no willing to exercise them and keep up with their coat demands Not sure, where you got that info that their numbers are dwindling, maybe there in Canada, but that’s not the case here in the U.S. Great video!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

They were marked as a breed in decline but number have steadied. These dogs are perfect for farmlife especially ours as they have free run of the property. Thanks for watching.

[@OdditiesOffcial]

@@HiddenSpringFarm Thank you got the amazing content! I enjoy watching your videos! Working my way through them,ha,ha!

[@nokchilton1562]

Love Molly 🥰🥰

[@ajaj2821]

So cute❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jenniferkilbane7137]

Yes! So true! ❤️😍

[@romanpierce4606]

Great informative and educational video! Very cute dog!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanx bud, appreciate you watching.

[@PillayAllRounders]

Hi from South African vloggers 🇿🇦 😀 ❤️ 🌍 ..

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

How's it going guys?

[@PillayAllRounders]

@@HiddenSpringFarm we well thanks n how u doing

[@vkieucampbell54]

Hello! We have a chance to foster OES here in New Mexico! He was the best dog ever! Sooo sweet and he bite / herb my arm to tell me he gotta go outside for potty!! Lol

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh wow! he's amazingly smart eh.

[@99bristol]

Had 2, in Houston. First one loved to catch Frisbee

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww, I wish Molly would catch a frisbee. That's awesome.

[@aluthwagawa2085]

Very biautyful video

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks so much. 😊

[@DougLytle-cs2tk]

Great Video !!

[@toddhodgson]

Great video! What other breeds have you owned?

[@liliput50]

10 out of 10 review

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

thank u so much.

[@curtisr8519]

Having 2 , female 3.5 years old, and a Male just over a year, they are awesome dogs, and anxiety is alot more pronounced with a male in my experience so far , big sucks, but currently working to help my boy with getting past that, other then that he love to cuddle up like a teddybear .. My OES's are from southern Ontario breeder(same breeder of over 30+ years of OES) as I live in the north and I hope the breeder is still around in another 10 years as most breeders are getting up in age and retiring with no one to take over.... Going anywere with these 2 gets so much attention, and they just love it, its like they know it too....

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

That's amazing, our Molly is from southern Ont too I wonder if it's the same. Our farm is in Horseshoe Valley area. I'm so impressed with this breed I hope one day to be in a position to breed, but for not I just help promote them on our channel. Olive was given to us from a viewer because of it so now Molly has a little sister. There's not enough OES in the world and far too many people have never seen or heard of the breed. That needs to be changed. Thanks for the comment & Have a great day, Chad.

[@CarolinaLima-pv4ft]

Hi. She’s gorgeous! I have one 9 months old and was wondering how old she was when she got spayed. Thank you.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

That’s great news she must be getting so big now eh. Molly was spayed around 14 months old. I think I waited until her first bleed then booked it. Molly just turned 4 years old and is a really incredible girl.

[@mbwell]

Did you consider a Bouvier des Flandres? As a herding dog, they share similar traits as the Old English Sheepdog. But I feel like the Bouvier is better in protecting farm animals.

[@BombshellInjections]

Where did you get Molly? I’d love an OES, but want a big sturdy girl like Molly!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh we got Molly from a breeder here in Ontario. Molly is very strong and sweet too and has a great pedigree. If you want details send me an email. There are only a few OES breeders in Ontario and we were 14th on a waiting list, but got Molly early cause most of the people ahead of us wanted a male. I wanted a female as I feel they're easier to train. Best decision ever as Molly just makes our lives so much better. Chad.

[@kee20901]

OES are the best - without a doubt. Their personalities are amazing! Whoever said they aren't smart simply has not spent time wth the breed - heck you don't need to train them, you just have to talk to them. Mine loved to talk & we had some interesting conversations. After a time, she could ready my body language and I learned to read hers as well. A nieghbor or ours enjoyed taking her for a walk from time to time, he used to say she was a "chick magnant." Everyone wants to say hi, and our dog loved to respond in kind. And yes, when I used to come back from a business trip, I could expect at least tne minutes of hugs and kisses. Just the best!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Totally agree, its the national kennel clubs that mark them way down the intelligence list. I find ours to be extremely smart, they even apologize when I've scolded them. It must be a subjective score though cause every dog is different, even in the same breed.Molly will watch me like a hawk when I'm eating a snack and she's looking for my mouth moving and listening for the crunching lol gotta sneak in some snacks here and there or she will whine cause she wants some lol,.

[@Laurab.8]

My absolute favourite dog. Seriously considering getting one for my kids next year. Not sure about male or female… is there a big difference (except size)? And they’re from my beautiful England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I hope you do, best of luck. I’ve just always believed it was easier to train females but it’s not fact just my opinion.

[@charliedogg74]

Omg. I just cracked up at POOPY BUTT. LOLOLOLOL. XX. Emma UK

[@Robcatist]

We’ve got a 4 and half month old old English sheep dog really good in most areas temperament is excellent, house trained …..almost apart from the nipping this is a very stubborn trait to get on top of.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah once I realized to teach ours “NO” the training became easier, I must have said NO ten thousand times before she stopped. It’s in their nature as a herding breed and does take patience and persistence to stop. Molly is 3 years old now and is a sweetheart, she even learned to ring our doorbells in two weeks. Now if she wants to go out she rings the bells.

[@Robcatist]

Sounds like you’ve got a lovely well trained dog….ten thousand times??!!! Thats roughly how many times my wife has said no to me 😁, to be fair Archie’s only 4 and a half months old everything else training wise has been very easy as he’s very food motivated so I think we’re expecting just a bit to much for the puppy trait of nipping to stop just yet but OES I renown for taking it in to adult so perseverance is required on our part.

[@sixacrebaker464]

Would you say you are better off having two? We have one boy and I feel like he’s lonely out on the farm but not sure what breed to get to go with him, I don’t think I can afford another OES!

[@tas22222]

Do you use that wax stuff for outdoor dogs in winter? protective cream or what not so their pads do crack and bleed etc. I forget the name. Cheers!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I actually haven't use any wax yet but I do in fact have an order in from Amazon. It's called mushers wax. I tried booties, but they didn't stay on all day maybe they're good only for a quick walk but not for running around. I'll try this mushers wax and chat about it in an upcoming video.

[@rosscraddock6241]

Coconut oil for the snow clumps! Put it on before and it doesn’t stick to them.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh I'll try that this coming winter

[@oldenglishsheepdogfun5960]

Mine is nearly two. Was weight are/ is yours… wondering if she is overweight at 32.2 kg. Although my dog is nt as muscular. Also what do you all feed yours ? I am feeding cold pressed kibble at the mo

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Molly just turned two May 17th and she is 86lbs or almost 40 kg. She is a solid dog that is living a great life on the farm. Her pedigree is also good as she is the pup of a show dog breeder here in Ontario. Molly is lucky enough to be on a farm so she eats well with tons of exercise as she free roams. lots of eggs, dry kibble along with wet canned food, but we also prepare lots of meals of fresh food that my wife cooks up mostly chicken with carrots and gravy over white rice. Molly never overeats though, if she's not hungry she won't eat or she doesn't finish her food. We only feed her one big meal a day with many snacks throughout. She's weird too cause although we give her food at 6pm she doesn't eat until around 9 or 10 at night. Molly is amazing though, we love her to bits.

[@Mysongsamp]

Love Maggie

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

♥️

[@Jay-ef2ii]

Molly is a gorgeous Woman dog.

[@sebastiencrates]

My sheep dog keeps trying to herd the ATV when we go for rides 😂

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Ours too 😂 that’s why they ride with me

[@DJ-bd9sf]

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[@Lucky_feather27]

You say they don't shed, how would the dog be for someone with allergies?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Well, no dog is really hypoallergenic. That said, my brother has a lab that sheds and I can only last about two hours inside before my asthma really kicks in. Don’t have that issue with these dogs in my own house. They have hair not fur so I think that makes a big difference. Their hair does fall out especially when grooming and they will collect in hair fluff dust bunnies in the house but nowhere near the same as a shedding breed. I brush them outdoors anyway.

[@Lucky_feather27]

@@HiddenSpringFarm thanks for the response! There is so much conflicting information out there with regards to this. My girlfriend has mostly minor allergies but enough that it's a concern so perhaps this breed is still a good choice if we commit to brushing daily and keeping puppy clean

[@lizmac1129]

I have 2 OES. They both love everything that's alive, basically. Always have done. Even if another dog is snarling, they still stand there smiling & wagging their tails, not understanding why the other dog doesn't want to see them. You seem to have a dog that's not too many generations away from a working dog. In the UK, they haven't been used as working dogs for decades, and my 2 are definitely not the most intelligent dogs! Their heads are too full of nonsense and fun to remember to use their intelligence! My older one has always been happy to be active or a couch potato. The younger one needs a good, long walk, weekly, on top of his daily walks, but still has some couch potato traits. Neither of them really try to herd except when they walk in between our legs so they can get a butt scratch! They are so much fun to be around. I wholeheartedly endorse that everyone should get one and make them popular again!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Molly is like a couch potato now too lol, but we also have Miss Olive (given to us by a viewer) and she is as high strung as it gets...if she doesn't get a few hours of running around the farm forget about it lol she fidgets all night long. Thanks for sharing.

[@allygiesbrecht]

Which breeder did you get Molly from? She's my favourite youtube OES.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh we got Molly from a breeder here in Ontario. We were 14th on the wait list but got her in only 6 months cause everyone else wanted to wait for males.

[@allygiesbrecht]

@@HiddenSpringFarm Haha we live in Canada too. Just wanna know which breeder in Ontario. Molly's the sweetest. Would be cool to get a dog related to her.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@allygiesbrecht Molly is from Blueshires Reg’d. She comes from a show dog lineage and she has a really great pedigree. She is super sweet and is teaching Olive the new pup all about farmlife.

[@jsl964]

THE GREATEST DOGS THAT EVER LIVED. If humans could only be sheep dogs

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

YES!!!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

YES!!!

[@Jenny-si7ui]

OES is the best family dog but my one is very independent 😭

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

nice, what's your dogs name Jenny?

[@michellebarthlow9716]

Yes I agree my Old English Sheepdog Rambo is amazing!

[@bobtail-oes]

Leider sind hier ein kupierter Bobtail zu sehen. Das tut richtig weh. Unfortunately, a docked bobtail can be seen here. That really hurts. Malheureusement, un bobtail amarré peut être vu ici. Ça fait vraiment mal. Desafortunadamente, aquí se puede ver un bobtail amputado. Que realmente duele.

[@adamalghazali2816]

👋👋👋😇

[@tomeagan8608]

Only one observation that many OES' exhibit. Drippy chin/slobber. Shadowsky, my goofy male, reacted to TV commercials with dogs featured. I had to clean the TV screen every time those commercials aired because he attacked the screen. Slobber everywhere. I thought nothing of the drippy chin, but the uninitiated were put off by that common trait.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh yes Tom that's right...when they're drinking they get the wet beard.

[@rebusdan]

I think it is just plain stupid, that the OES is so low on the intelligence list because for what i know it's about the only dog that can read the clock.. Hahahaha ( they know exactly what day and around what time a certain person will come, especially if it involves treats)... They like to be the center of attention and often the dog tries to act as the guesthost when receiving visitors.. i think they are also big comedians and practical jokers... The last is one is something you might experience in the future but the OES stays playfull for a pretty long years ( so around 8/9)... Good luck for and with Molly

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Completely agree. I've had several breeds before the OES and I find Molly to be the smartest. How would they even test their smarts anyway, it must be so subjective. Molly knows when my car is pulling in the driveway and is always waiting to greet me with excitement like she hasn't seen me for years. And she knows my wife is the one giving her dinner cause she'll give her a little nudge in the butt...she never does that to me though. After dinner she comes to my office and moans for a treat everyday. We now have another oes named Olive given to us by a viewer so I'm in double trouble lol. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@michaelfortunato1860]

18 months is awfully young for a breed review, but thanks.