Should old english sheepdogs get hair cut from around eyes?

Jennifer A · #1 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 08:53 PM

I have a six month old pup...When I look up info on this breed all the pics show a mass of hair on their faces. My dog can't see anything! Wondering if I should trim hair away from his eyes, and why everyone isn't doing that?

Katie L · #2 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 09:29 PM

yeah... let the poor dog see!

kittenslayer · #3 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 10:05 PM

Trim the hair. When people show OES they like to have that fluffy hair around its eyes, but many people who just have them as pets keep them trimmed.

Houndly · #4 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 10:39 PM

The dogs you saw may have been show dogs, in which case they would have to leave the natural coat with minimal trimming. I'm sure your pup would enjoy having all that hair out of his face!Then you could see his beautiful eyes too.

Stripey Cat · #5 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 11:28 PM

No, they don't need the hair trimmed. It is natural and they re a very old breed, not a new one just invented. Not everyone is doing it because it is unnecessary. Leave the hair alone and your dog will be fine.

bassetnut · #6 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 11:45 PM

YES!Don't believe those who say they can see, their vision IS impaired.Every show breeder I know ties the hair up when the dog is not showing, and cuts it when they retire. Same for Beardies, Lhasas etc.

ragapple · #7 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 12:28 AM

Bassetnut is right, most show dogs wear barrets or hair ties between shows. In fact agility & obedience regulations that forbid anything on the dog except a collar exempt hair ties that keep hair out of eyes.If you don't trim or tie back the "eye fall" be sure to brush it(carefully!) daily. Hair caught in the eye can lead to damage.

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