Cotton Dogs OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOGS
Special Dogs for Special People located in North Texas
Contact us at 817 295 9053 or email at joeycmiller@sbcglobal.net
About us:
My husband and I are both animal lovers. Our pets live inside our home with us and our 2 children. Over 28 years ago I was blessed with my first Old English Sheepdog Megan. Her love and devotion stole my heart and OES have been the only breed I have owned since with the exception of our beloved Jack Russell Terrier Pudgey.
Our website is named after Cotton whom we bought when our children were toddlers. She was a special girl. Our children both have autism and our daughter also has epilepsy. Cotton was a natural seizure alert dog and my daughter’s companion. Tragically Cotton passed away in April 2007 a few days after being spayed. She was a special gift and her love for our family and especially our daughter will never be forgotten. She was the very best and we will love her always.
In 2006 we had our first litter of puppies and that was the beginning of our dedicated love affair of raising such wonderful special babies.
Having our first litter was one of the most joyous times our family has experienced. We absolutely loved the puppies and the whole experience. They are precious babies that are full of love. Each litter that we have recreates that joy all over again. As each puppy goes to his/her new family I think to myself that we won’t let them breed again as it is so hard when the babies leave. However, when their forever families send pictures and updates I am so happy that they are loved and have wonderful homes where they continue to bring joy that I have continued to be a family/hobby breeder!
Since deciding to contiue to breed I am constantly researching how to better this wonderful breed. I have met many wonderful people who have encouraged and taught me many things. Raising puppies is not an easy task and one that should not be taken lightly or without careful planning just for the experience or to make money. Anyone who has raised Old English Sheepdog puppies properly knows that the money earned goes right back into the care of the puppies and adults as well as the breeding program. We are very lucky to be able to raise our puppies and adults with the best care possible.
raise one or two litters a year. Puppies are placed by reservation when approved.
About our Old English Sheepdogs:
Elvis is the sweetest OES you could ever hope for. He is a beautiful big boy and has a very thick beautiful coat when it is allowed to grow out. Both of his eyes are blue. He is our biggest baby and is very spoiled. He loves my husband more than anyone else (at least my husband likes to think so, but he seldom leaves my side when my husband is away from home!). He loves to greet my children's bus driver each morning for a special treat. Elvis is OFA certified GOOD for hips and CERF eyes normal.
Meadow is our precious, graceful girl. Her movement is beautifully amazing and effortless, she is also very athletic which you can see in our videos. She has one blue and one brown eye and the prettiest face you have ever seen. She comes from a long line of champions, including world and international titles from all across the globe. She is extremely sweet and loving. She is quite a character and makes me laugh everyday by something she does. She likes to steal my daughter’s stuffed animals & any food that may be sitting on a counter top. She absolutely loves Elvis and plays endlessly. She loves everyone she meets and they love her too!! Meadow is OFA certified GOOD for hips and CERF eyes normal.
About our puppies:
Each one of our puppies is loved and spoiled from the moment they are born. I am there when they are born to help welcome them into the world. Our house is always full of people who love and play with them everyday.
They each visit the vet for a check up and have their tails docked at 3 or 4 days old along with having their dew claws removed. This is the only day that I don’t enjoy as I know it is painful for them and they usually cry off and on the entire day.
When they are 3 weeks old I begin to introduce a special goat’s milk formula. Shortly after that I grind up premium puppy food and mix with the formula to begin the weaning process. They continue to nurse until 6 or 7 weeks too.
The puppies are checked for parasites & worms when they are 3 weeks old. So far they have all been clear. All the puppies are raised inside but we do start taking them outside to potty when they are about 4 weeks old. They are all vet checked and up to date on shots for their age.
We are very selective about the families that our puppies go to. We require that they go to homes that understand the responsibility and commitment of caring for an Old English sheepdog. We require you to fill out a puppy application & I talk to the families and ask questions to make sure they are a good match. I also like to stay in touch with their families and receive regular updates. AKC, Limited Registration. Please contact me for more information about our adoption process.
About us:
My husband and I are both animal lovers. Our pets live inside our home with us and our 2 children. Over 28 years ago I was blessed with my first Old English Sheepdog Megan. Her love and devotion stole my heart and OES have been the only breed I have owned since with the exception of our beloved Jack Russell Terrier Pudgey.
Our website is named after Cotton whom we bought when our children were toddlers. She was a special girl. Our children both have autism and our daughter also has epilepsy. Cotton was a natural seizure alert dog and my daughter’s companion. Tragically Cotton passed away in April 2007 a few days after being spayed. She was a special gift and her love for our family and especially our daughter will never be forgotten. She was the very best and we will love her always.
In 2006 we had our first litter of puppies and that was the beginning of our dedicated love affair of raising such wonderful special babies.
Having our first litter was one of the most joyous times our family has experienced. We absolutely loved the puppies and the whole experience. They are precious babies that are full of love. Each litter that we have recreates that joy all over again. As each puppy goes to his/her new family I think to myself that we won’t let them breed again as it is so hard when the babies leave. However, when their forever families send pictures and updates I am so happy that they are loved and have wonderful homes where they continue to bring joy that I have continued to be a family/hobby breeder!
Since deciding to contiue to breed I am constantly researching how to better this wonderful breed. I have met many wonderful people who have encouraged and taught me many things. Raising puppies is not an easy task and one that should not be taken lightly or without careful planning just for the experience or to make money. Anyone who has raised Old English Sheepdog puppies properly knows that the money earned goes right back into the care of the puppies and adults as well as the breeding program. We are very lucky to be able to raise our puppies and adults with the best care possible.
raise one or two litters a year. Puppies are placed by reservation when approved.
About our Old English Sheepdogs:
Elvis is the sweetest OES you could ever hope for. He is a beautiful big boy and has a very thick beautiful coat when it is allowed to grow out. Both of his eyes are blue. He is our biggest baby and is very spoiled. He loves my husband more than anyone else (at least my husband likes to think so, but he seldom leaves my side when my husband is away from home!). He loves to greet my children's bus driver each morning for a special treat. Elvis is OFA certified GOOD for hips and CERF eyes normal.
Meadow is our precious, graceful girl. Her movement is beautifully amazing and effortless, she is also very athletic which you can see in our videos. She has one blue and one brown eye and the prettiest face you have ever seen. She comes from a long line of champions, including world and international titles from all across the globe. She is extremely sweet and loving. She is quite a character and makes me laugh everyday by something she does. She likes to steal my daughter’s stuffed animals & any food that may be sitting on a counter top. She absolutely loves Elvis and plays endlessly. She loves everyone she meets and they love her too!! Meadow is OFA certified GOOD for hips and CERF eyes normal.
About our puppies:
Each one of our puppies is loved and spoiled from the moment they are born. I am there when they are born to help welcome them into the world. Our house is always full of people who love and play with them everyday.
They each visit the vet for a check up and have their tails docked at 3 or 4 days old along with having their dew claws removed. This is the only day that I don’t enjoy as I know it is painful for them and they usually cry off and on the entire day.
When they are 3 weeks old I begin to introduce a special goat’s milk formula. Shortly after that I grind up premium puppy food and mix with the formula to begin the weaning process. They continue to nurse until 6 or 7 weeks too.
The puppies are checked for parasites & worms when they are 3 weeks old. So far they have all been clear. All the puppies are raised inside but we do start taking them outside to potty when they are about 4 weeks old. They are all vet checked and up to date on shots for their age.
We are very selective about the families that our puppies go to. We require that they go to homes that understand the responsibility and commitment of caring for an Old English sheepdog. We require you to fill out a puppy application & I talk to the families and ask questions to make sure they are a good match. I also like to stay in touch with their families and receive regular updates. AKC, Limited Registration. Please contact me for more information about our adoption process.