My friend loves this breed she had one when she was young How much will one set her back now and can anyone recomend a really good breeder??? she may like to show later with this pup :)

Bump up .

This is my favourite breed too.  I currently have a 10 month old dog, but I'm afraid I would not recommend the breeder.  What I would recommend is that your friend contact the local OES breed club.  They often know of litters due and will give as much advice as your friend requires.  I did this when I wanted my pup, but have to stress that I went out on a limb and found my own as I wanted one with a tail, so found my own breeder and ended up with a few problems.  The breed clubs didn't ever give me the name of the breeder I went to, so I would trust their judgement.  The kennel club does have litters listed, but I don't think that they 'vet' them as this is where I sourced my pup initially. I hope your friend finds the dog she wants and has many happy years with it in the same way I have with mine in the past.

PS - My own dog was £450, but they were cheaper as it was a big litter and few folk want an OES with a tail.  I was being told £650+ by other breeders, depending on whether it is a pet or show dog and whether you want male or female etc.

aww thanks lorna for the reply ive been looking theres not that many breeders about thanks for telling me a bit about your pup :)
I understand what your saying about the breeder sadly there arent many reputable breeders who dont dock . mabe in a year or so there will be more around

a good place to contact is the anti-docking alliance http://anti-dockingalliance.co.uk/index.htm i have a friend with a oes with tail they will put you in touch with breeders with tails ,dont know about the cost sorry
Hope you find one, I am at present "owned by 2 of them
goodluck

Word of warning.  The breeder I got my dog from was on the anti-docking list and I wouldn't go back to them. It is purely a list of breeders who do not make it common practice to dock, but again, I don't think that they are vetted by the organisation other than by that one criteria.  When I had my first OES in the mid '70's there were more  breeders, but that was largely due to the popularity with the first 'Dulux' ads.  Few people realised what they were letting themselves in for and what a tremendous amount of effort has to go into the grooming in particular, to make a dog look that good.  When more and more went to rescues as a result, breeders became fewer and fewer.  Those who were very good and well known, I approached at first but they have mostly now retired.  There are a few around, but litters are rare.  Tell your friend to go to shows and pick out the breeders that she likes the look of and ask around.  As I said before, the breed clubs are a good starting point.  Has your friend thought of a rescue dog?  There are quite a lot in rescue and they cover a broad spectrum of personalities and backgrounds.  The local rescue to me is run by  a very stern lady who is absolutely perfect, as she only places the correct dog with the correct adopter and she is happy to turn away anyone who she feels unsuitable.  It may seem harsh, but she only has the best interests of the dogs at heart.  I would have done this myself, but my daughter wanted a puppy to bring up herself now that she is an adult living at home, as she couldn't remember our previous dogs as anything other than fully grown. Wish your friend good luck from me.

ahh yes im in touch with alot of the rescue centers . often people in contact with bobtail rescue  lots of oes in  mainly becuase they come in matted  or with health problems , I can only imagen these dogs are very hard to look after ? im not sure i could cope with all the fur :P they probably need alot of walks too being so big .
shes thinking about showing so she wouldent be allowed a rescue dog . and she has a cat as well so a pup would be better :)
Thanks for your help youve given me some good idea's :)