Personal experiences with OES?

[wolf_Q]

We have one at work that comes in to be groomed. I've groomed a couple of others but she's the only one that comes in on a semi-regular basis (usually about every 2-4 months I think). We all LOVE this dog, she's so sweet and incredibly smart. She comes in and jumps right on the table like, "Ok I'm here, lets get started!" The grooming is hard to keep up on though, she gets really matted very easily. Usually we shave her about 1/4-1/2 inch then the next few times she comes in for just a bath and brush until she grows out more, then she gets matted so she needs a shave again. If you intended to keep one in a full coat they would need to be brushed every day, or at least a few times a week.

[Flatcoatluver]

I know 2. They are wonderful! There sweet, cuddly, and kiss you so much! Just remember there a herding breed. My obedience trainer owns them, but the dog still herds her once in a while doing the "get around" move.

[animal_rescue]

We had one at the HS once and oh my goodness he was the most absolute cutest and sweetest dog ever! Everyone of the staff fell in love with him immediately and all he wanted to do was get petted and play fetch. He really was such a goofy guy.

[Suki Wingy]

Good to know for the future. There are several breeds I'd love to have but the grooming is something that'd be stopping me.

[bethh]

I have 2 and luv them. The grooming is a weekly thing. My male luvs it, My females does not like her legs done at all and I shave her every 8 months.