The English Shepherd is the old fashioned “ALL-AROUND FARM DOG”

  This is the dog that went to the "back 40" and brought the milk cows in on his own twice a day.

The dogs that put the errant stray back in the fence and then guards the gate for you.

They faithfully wait for you to come for the next chore, more than likely napping on the porch or at your feet,  and don’t have to “work the stock” to stay occupied.

These dogs are “Thinkers” and will figure things out by watching you, they   seem to understand English, are deeply devoted to their owners and will do all they can to help you out.

Companionship is a large part of their livelihood and they shouldn’t be expected to stay alone or inactive for hours at a time!

 ES Primarily herd by driving, these are not generally gathering dogs.

They bond to both family and livestock and are used for the protection of BOTH.

They should NOT  show over-aggression to visitors, nor should they be overly friendly. They should be aware, alert you and then be accepting of strangers when you give them direction to accept.

The ES is known to be treeing, sight &/or scent or hunters, they often show an instinct to track game. They’re proving their abilities in Search & Rescue. Our own ES hunting skills are shown in primarily eradicating mice. (better than any cats we’ve ever owned!) and playing “Hide & Seek” with the kids.

 What really matters in choosing a dog is what is inside him…. the genetic heritage present at birth.

 Raise them right, expose them to as much as you can and if you set and enforce the rules you’ll have your hearts lifelong partner & a loyal helpmate.