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ladies and gentlemen gather round today
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we're diving into a topic that might
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just change your mind about owning an
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Old English sheep dock now before you
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roll your eyes and think oh come on
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they're so cute let me give you 12
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reasons why you should think twice
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before bringing one of these Shaggy
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beasts into your home one the shedding
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situation let's start with the fur you
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ever seen a tumble weed roll across the
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desert that's what your living room will
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look like if you own one of these docks
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they shed like they're auditioning for a
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role in a horror movie titled the hairy
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apocalypse you'll find Fur in your food
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on your clothes and probably in your
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dreams two grooming a full-time job
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speaking of hair grooming an Old English
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sheep dog is not just a chore it's a
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commitment you'll need to brush them
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regularly to prevent matting which means
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investing in a good brush and maybe even
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a second job to pay for the grooming
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supplies if you don't want to spend half
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your life wrestling with a mop of fur
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this breed is not for you three Size
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Matters these dogs don't just take up
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space they dominated we're talking about
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60 to 80 lbs of fluff that thinks it's a
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lap dog if you live in a small apartment
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get ready for some serious space
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negotiations your couch forget about it
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that's now their thrown four energy
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levels off the charts Old English sheep
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dogs are working dogs at heart they need
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exercise lots of it if you think you can
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just let them out in the backyard for a
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few minutes and call it a day think
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again these dogs require long walks and
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playtime if you're not ready to be their
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personal trainer you might as well stick
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to goldfish five stubbornness is their
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middle name training an Old English
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sheep dog can feel like trying to teach
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calculus to a cat they have their own
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ideas about what's fun and obedience
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isn't usually on that list prepare for
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some serious patients or better yet
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consider investing in earplugs for when
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they ignore your commands six drool
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Factor these dogs are drool factories if
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you're not prepared to deal with slobber
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on your clothes furniture and possibly
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even your face then steer clear you'll
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find yourself constantly wiping up after
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them or adopting a new cleaning routine
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that includes drool management seven
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barking the sound track of your life Old
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English sheep dogs love to bark at
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everything the mailman barking a leaf
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Blowing by barking your neighbor's cat
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you guessed it barking if you value
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peace and quiet prepare for some serious
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noise complaints from the neighbors
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eight health issues Galore like many
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breeds Old English sheep dogs come with
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their fair share of health problems hip
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dysplasia eye issues you name it owning
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one means potentially facing hefty vet
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bills down the line if you're not
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financially prepared for this furry
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roller coaster ride it might be best
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best to look elsewhere nine separation
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anxiety these dogs are known for their
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attachment issues they want to be with
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you all the time leave them alone for
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too long and they might just turn your
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house into their personal art
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installation complete with shredded
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pillows and chewed Furniture 10 they
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think they're small dogs despite being
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large and in charge Old English sheep
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dogs often think they're tiny lap dogs
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expect them to try and snuggle up on
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your lap during movie night or plop down
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right in front of the TV while you're
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trying to watch the big game 11 costly
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companions let's talk money these dogs
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can set you back anywhere from $2,000 to
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$4,000 if you go through reputable
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breeders and that's before we even touch
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on food costs or grooming expenses if
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you're looking for an economical pet
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Choice keep looking 12 the commitment is
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real finally let's not forget that
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owning an Old English sheep dog is a
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long-term commitment 10 to 12 12 years
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of fur filled chaos if you're not ready
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for that kind of dedication and let's
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face it who really is then maybe it's
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time to reconsider your K-9 aspirations
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so there you have it 12 solid reasons
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why owning an Old English sheep dog
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might not be the best idea unless you're
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ready for the wild ride that comes with
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these lovable yet demanding companions
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remember folks love may be unconditional
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but dog ownership sure isn't thank you
