6 Best Conditioners Old English Sheepdog Owners Recommend

Grooming is an essential part of being an Old English Sheepdog owner. Even if you decide that grooming will be done by professional groomers, you will still be involved with some level of daily grooming tasks. If you decide to wash your sheepie, you will have to chose products that fit your fluffy ball of fun. In this article we presented results of survey in which Old English Sheepdog owners recommended their favorite shampoos. However, most of them mentioned that they also combine their shampoos with conditioners as some of the recommended shampoos have great whitening effect, but dry out their coats.

To determine the best fitting and most appropriate conditioner for your Old English Sheepdog we have asked current OES owners to share with us their experience in using conditioners and which one they liked the most.

1. 58.5% of OES owners recommend The Stuff Dog Conditioner.
2. 12.9% of OES owners recommend EZ Groom Crystal Brite Conditioner.
3. 8.9% of OES owners recommend Cowboy Magic Rosewater Conditioner.
4. 6.5% of OES owners recommend Four Paws Magic Coat Tangles and Mats shampoo/conditioner.
5. 4.8% of OES owners recommend Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner.
6. 4.4% of OES owners recommend Chris Christensen Diamond Series Miracle Repair Dog Conditioner.

The rest of the OES owners recommended other products, but the volume of recommendations was not significant enough to be included in the top recommended list. We have used the listed products on our dogs to find out what we liked about them and to confirm positives and negatives that Old English Sheepdog owners noticed.

What to Look For When Considering Conditioners for your Old English Sheepdog

As presented in this article, dog shampoos are excellent assistants when dealing with dirt, slime and stains, but some of them can cause dryness of the hair and some moisturizing and conditioning is required to sustain natural shine, glow and fluff. Some conditioners help to prevent mats. This is the reason why many Old English Sheepdog owners combine conditioners with shampoos.

As it is the case with shampoos, one of the most important consideration is to use appropriate product for your pup. Human graded products are strongly discouraged. As reported by The American Kennel Club, due to the difference in ph-factors foreman and dog products, it is advised that only dog conditioners are used, as this is the most effective way to avoid skin irritations and more adverse effects. Disrupting the acid mantle with human grade products can lead to parasites, viruses and bacteria vulnerability with side effects of skin dryness and flakiness. Therefore, stick to the dog-recommended products for you sheepie.

In line with this, it is necessary to state that not all Old English Sheepdogs will react the same way to a specific conditioner. That is why you can notice that there is always a small percentage of users that have different experience than the majority. There is no way to know, but to test the product on your pooch. Always consult veterinarian or canine dermatologist if your sheepie has known allergies to get their recommended products.

As important is to find a proper product, it is equally important to know traits of your breed. Washing Old English Sheepdogs too often can remove their natural oils and cause dryness, dandruff or other skin conditions. Therefore consult with a professional groomer and your vet to check what is the recommended frequency for your pooch. In addition, if you use shampoos that dry out coat, you will likely need to revitalize the hair with a conditioner.

Following the recommended regiment of brushing then bathing your sheepie is an optimal approach to coat conditioning. With an appropriate conditioner, your OES should get natural fluff and shine. The strong benefit of conditioning is that some conditioners have active formula to keep coat untangled and mat free.

Finally, you have to consider your sheepie’s age. If possible, try not to give full baths to puppies before their 8th week. This is to prevent hypothermia. You can use moist scent-free wipes, but most of the cleaning is done by their mum. After the 8th week you can give a bath to your little sheepies, but use gentle conditioners until their 6th month, after which they can use regular adult and slightly more aggressive conditioners. In any case, whenever in doubt, consult with your primary veterinary practitioner who will provide you with good options for your pooch.

Top recommended conditioners Old English Sheepdog owners use

Top Recommended: The Stuff Dog Conditioner

Over 58% of surveyed Old English Sheepdog owners strongly recommend T*H*E Stuff conditioner to be used either as a conditioner after bath, or to be used as detangler spray. Most of the surveyed owners just love T*H*E Stuff conditioner and would not consider any other product. If any of the shampoos you used dries out the coat, this conditioner will moisturize the hair and bring back the natural shine. Owners reported a good quality fluff as well. Many owners reported loosening of mats and great detangling effect. It also prevents mats and repels dirt. Considering all this, it is easy to see why it is the favorite conditioner on the list.

The biggest complaint we and other users have is that T*H*E Stuff conditioner can make your floor potential slipping hazard. It creates very slick film and many owners reported that they almost had an injury, so they propose to either have a towel on the floor where you apply the conditioner, or you do the grooming outdoors. Another common complaint was that the bottle leaks and that the spraying mechanism is of poor design. This caused major frustration to long-term users. Sometimes diluted version of the conditioner is too watery, so OES owners recommend to buy concentrate version and to dilute on your own, as it is both cheaper and you are in control of the dilution process.

Second Top Recommended: EZ Groom Crystal Brite Conditioner

12.9% of surveyed Old English Sheepdog owners selected EZ Groom Crystal Brite Conditioner as their favorite. Most of these users also use EZ Groom Crystal Crystal White shampoo, so it does not come as a surprise that this conditioner is second on our list. OES owners reported that whitening effect is enhanced with the conditioner and recommend conditioner even if non-EZ Groom shampoo is used, as it has whitening powers. Reportedly, it reduces mats and it makes brushing through easy while blow drying. The Crystal Brite Conditioner enhances the coat color and does not leave residues.

There are no many complaints about this product, except that some users received their conditioners with broken cap, so some spillage happened during transport. This is similar problem as with the Crystal White Shampoo, so it does not come as a surprise. Few users mentioned that the coat will be softer after use, but other users commented that they like that the coat is not too soft, but rather fluffy to show the body of the coat, which is appreciated among Old English Sheepdog owners.

Third Top Recommended: Cowboy Magic Rosewater Conditioner

Old English Sheepdog owners’ third favorite conditioner is Cowboy Magic Rosewater Conditioner with just under 9% of surveyed users. One of the most praised features of this conditioner is that it manages to detangle stubborn mats while making the coat shiny with an impressive fluff. With this conditioner you will be able to reduce the amount of knots and brush out without damaging the hair. Moisturizing effect is also prominent and feeds the hair to its natural shine. After using the Cowboy Magic Conditioner brushing will be much easier. In dry conditions it removes static and moisturizes the hair to stay in place.

We found only two categories of complaints. Quite a number of users reported issue with packaging. They would receive their Cowboy Magic Rosewater Conditioner with broken caps and product all over the box. Some users experienced this issue multiple times. Another complaint, albeit in much smaller proportions, is that a smaller number of users did not like the scent. Even the ones that were not bothered by the scent said that the smell did not amaze them.

Fourth Top Recommended: Four Paws Magic Coat Tangles and Mats shampoo/conditioner

A little over 6% of Old English Sheepdog owners prefer to use Four Paws Magic Coat Tangles & Mats Shampoo/Conditioner on their sheepies. Several users reported that this product reduced shedding of the undercoat and that grooming was generally easier; especially raking and brushing. Few owners reported that their sheepies had issues with allergies and that this shampoo/conditioner help them ease the effects of allergies even though it is not a medical shampoo/conditioner. Other users reported that this shampoo/conditioner makes the coat silky smooth, so it helps to reduce tangles and prevent mats, while keeping the natural shine. Superior lather is another feedback received from owners.

By far the largest complaint from users is that care should be taken when ordering the product as some providers deliver low-quality watery shampoo/conditioner. Experienced users know the consistency of the Four Paws Magic Coat Tangles & Mats Shampoo/Conditioner using it throughout the years, so there were instances where users would receive too watery product with questionable scent.

Fifth Top Recommended: Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner

Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner came fifth in the top list of recommended conditioners Old English Sheepdog owners use. One of the most liked features of this conditioner is that it makes the whole coat feel silky smooth, soft to touch without loosing its natural fluff. It adds freshness with carefully balanced scent. Being a part of Mane ‘n Tail product family, this conditioner is also an excellent detangler and will help owners of long haired pets to have mats free companions with less time required for grooming sessions. It moisturizes the coat and brings back natural shine. Most of the users reported that they use Mane ‘n Tail products on their own hair and conditioner is not an exception. Some users reported that they use this product for a long time (some for over 30 years) and they are very loyal to the conditioner and were never disappointed.

Major complaint from the owners that used Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner is that often package gets damaged in shipping and users receive spilled out product. It happened to many users, so it is definitely something that Mane ‘n Tail will have to improve. In any case, if something like this happens to you, it is always good practice to establish communication with the seller and initiate return procedure. Smaller number of users reported that they sometimes receive more watery product than usual.

Sixth Top Recommended: Chris Christensen Diamond Series Miracle Repair Dog Conditioner

Last, but not least, recommended conditioner by the Old English Sheepdog owners is Chris Christensen Diamond Series Miracle Repair Conditioner with 4.4% of owners selecting it as their top pick. Owners reported satisfaction with ease of drying out the coat and brushing out tangles. Matting significantly reduced after using the Miracle Repair Conditioner. It moisturizes coat that was dried out by whitening shampoo and maintains natural fluff.

There are no major complaints about the Miracle Repair Conditioner, except few owners reported that they experienced the white parts getting a shade or two darker, but it is unclear if this is due to conditioner, or interaction with whitening shampoo of other manufacturers.

Finding the perfect conditioner that works for you and your Old English Sheepdog is not as easy as someone would think. With so many products available, it is difficult and expensive to just randomly chose and trial everything that appears good quality. This is the reason why we asked thousands of users that own or used to own sheepies to share their experience with other owners and potential Old English Sheepdog owners. It is evident that users value conditioners that maintain natural fluff, make coat silly smooth, make grooming easier, reduce tangles, and have fresh scent. Having a long-haired family member requires a significant investment of time and with a proper selection of conditioner that pairs well with the shampoo of your choice, grooming will be easier and quicker, so that you can focus on spending quality time with your beloved pooch.