The English Shepherd is a versatile breed of working dog, developed in the United States from farm dogs brought by English and Scottish settlers in the 17th through 19th centuries.
The English Shepherd is a medium-sized dog, usually somewhat longer than it is tall. It generally weighs between 40 to 60 lbs and is balanced in proportions. It will typically reach a height of 18 - 23 inches.
The coat is medium length and can be straight, wavy, or curly. There is frequently feathering on the legs and tail, as well as on the ear. As a working dog, the coat should be easy to keep, requiring very little grooming. The primary coat colors are: sable and white (clear and shaded), tricolor, black and white, and black and tan.
The coat is medium length and can be straight, wavy, or curly. There is frequently feathering on the legs and tail, as well as on the ear. As a working dog, the coat should be easy to keep, requiring very little grooming. The primary coat colors are: sable and white (clear and shaded), tricolor, black and white, and black and tan.
The English Shepherd temperament is the defining characteristic of the breed. They can be friendly, more reserved or somewhere in between. They are regarded as an excellent family companion and watchdog. English Shepherds are adaptable and learn routines quickly. Some can be wary of strangers and are more one-person dogs. However, once they accept people or children or stock as there own, there are few better caretakers than an English Shepherd. English Shepherds are typically reserved with strangers and will alert the family to an unknown intruder. They do very well with children. Although, it is best if the dog has been raised with them from an early age. The English Shepherd does not typically exhibit issues with dog aggression and will typically get along well with other non-canine pets. The earlier you socialize them the better the results.
Rosie in photo above.
We plan on breeding Rosie with Maddox in late ay/early June, for pups to be born around end of July/early August with a go home time approx October 2024.
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Rosie OFA hip rating is Fair. She is normal for MDR1, PRAprcd, DM and CEA. She is very friendly, outgoing and versatile. She enjoys hanging out, hiking, walking, doing agility and cuddling with her family. She also does some rudimentary herding of the family's sheep. Great all around dog.
Maddox has a OFA Good hip rating, as well as normal for PRAprcd, MDR1, CEA and DM. To me, as a responsible breeder, it is more important to breed dogs with known hip ratings than take chances. Maddox is extemely friendly and a happy-go-lucky kind of boy. He is bomb proof and is always positive. He loves to do agility and patrol our yard. He also rids the pens of snakes and keeps a watch on the skies.
Both are good with kids.
This is their first pairing. We expect to get intelligent, versatile, athletic, companion/farm managers. Colors expected are black & white, shaded sables and tri.
Below is a photo of Maddox.
Pics of their parents on the puppy page.