Im interested in a companion dog, what type of grooming commitment do I need to consider?
The OES coat grows approximately inch a month, therefore the easiest way to keep a cute Teddy Bear look (also known as a puppy clip) is to scissor back the hair to a couple of inches every 4-6 weeks. The coat still needs to be clean, and completely brushed free of mats. Rear ends and feet need to be scissored, hair removed from between the pads of the feet and plucked from the ear canals. Toenails need to be trimmed on a weekly basis. Another option is to shave the dog down two or three times per year. This needs to be scheduled so that the dog has grown enough hair to protect him from cold weather in the winter and insects and sun in the summer.
