This breed is very stubborn and sensitive at the same time. All OES of any age will benefit by a training class. Training will ensure that your dog will be a good canine citizen. Training is a time consuming commitment and a difficult choice for a family with very small children. OES are known to have skin allergies, hip dysplasia, eye defects, and digestive troubles.
Vets are expensive.
The yearly heartworm test, medication and annual booster shots are costly. This includes feeding, collars, lead, dishes, license, toys, grooming, boarding when you go away, etc. OES need consistent exercise daily. Twenty to thirty minutes, twice a day is sufficient. Without exercise, OES may have trouble adjusting to the calm household role expected by most owners.