Shorter coats may only need brushing once a week. It is absolutely crucial that your puppy’s parents had their hips x-rayed and assessed by a veterinarian.ĭo not settle for a breeder who tries to tell you that they know the hips are ok – it is not possible to pronounce a dog to be free of hip dysplasia unless the hips have been x-rayed.If your Sheepadoodle’s coat is more than a few inches long, they will need to be thoroughly brushed about every other day. Hip dysplasia is the most common orthopedic issue in medium and large dog breeds. These puppies will often have genetic conditions such as certain eye issues or hip dysplasia, and they are not raised with the sufficient enrichment needed to turn them into well-balanced dogs. Unfortunately, over the last decade many irresponsible breeders have started to produce and sell puppies for profit only. A lot of knowledge, time, love and expenses goes into breeding long-living and healthy dogs with great temperament. Ready to decide for a Sheepadoodle? Then you should look for a reputable breeder next.ĭog breeding is not as easy as simply pairing two cute parent dogs.
That doesn’t mean that your Sheepadoodle doesn’t enjoy learning – in fact, they are highly intelligent dogs that will love to train with you if you want to teach tricks or even try out dog sports such as agility or nosework. Other breeds of Doodles can be high-strung for most of their life, after the Sheepadoodle reaches adulthood he will appreciate calm afternoons on the couch with you. While Sheepadoodles enjoy being active with their owners, they usually settle down quite a bit after their puppy stage. Sheepadoodles can have a lot of prey drive and might not be the best fit for families with small pets such as cats, guinea pigs or toy dogs. They have a loud bark and will let you know if someone approaches your house and property! If you live in an apartment, the Sheepadoodle’s watchfulness might not be a good fit for you. Sheepadoodles are great with children and often become a best friend to a family’s little ones.ĭue to the fact that OES were bred to be in part guard dogs, Sheepadoodles can be aloof or even aggressive with strangers if they are not properly socialized as young dogs. He loves to be around his people and spend time with them. The Sheepadoodle is loyal and committed companion to his owners.
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