ENGLISH SHEPHERDS
descended from Roman working dogs that were brought to the British Isles by Romans invading in 55 BC. These excellent herding dogs were brought along to herd the livestock that the army kept with them for food. Eventually, when the livestock was depleted and the dogs were no longer necessary, they were left behind. The English Shepherd was then acquired by natives of the area and bred with their existing dogs to create an enhanced dog with excellent abilities not only in herding, but in hunting and guarding as well. The English Shepherd then crossed the ocean with the early English settlers and immigrants coming to America. They brought their multi-purpose and valuable helpers with them as they colonized the new country east to the west coast. The English Shepherd is very similar to the Border Collie, however, their herding styles are quite different, making them easy to tell apart. While other herding breeds tend to specialize in one type of livestock or another, the English Shepherd is more of a jack of all trades, working all types of stock from chickens to cows using just the right amount of force for each task. Some of the English Shepherd's other talents are search and rescue, therapy, dog agility, obedience, rally obedience, tracking and fly-ball. The English Shepherd will typically reach an average height of 18-23 inches. The male English Shepherd will reach an average weight of 45-60 pounds while the female is slightly smaller with an average weight of 40-50 pounds. The English Shepherd's coat is medium in length and can come in straight, wavy or even curly varieties. The coat can come in a variety of colors. The typical coat colors for the English Shepherd are tricolor, sable and white, black and tan and black and white. It is possible to see English Shepherds with solid coats, brindles, red nosed tricolors as well as sables, however, these are rare and not seen often. A merle coat is not considered characteristic or desirable in the breed. The English Shepherd is a very intelligent and attentive breed. They are excellent herding dogs and can be left to accomplish their tasks on their own. The English Shepherd is very trainable and will respond quickly to a command from their master. In addition to herding, the English Shepherd is also a skilled athlete and will often find success in competitions in agility, fly-ball and Frisbee. The English Shepherd is an extremely friendly and energetic breed. The English Shepherd is regarded as an excellent family companion and watch dog. The English Shepherd is typically reserved with strangers and will alert the family to an unknown intruder. This breed also does very well with children when it has been raised with them from an early age. The English Shepherd will typically get along well with other pets and animals around the farm especially if socialize from a young age. The English Shepherd, in general has a bossy nature that must be kept at bay within the family, otherwise the dog may attempt to exert themselves as the alpha. The English Shepherd requires very little grooming attention. The coat of the English Shepherd is quite smooth and dirt will typically slide right off. The occasional brushing and (rarely) a bath when necessary is all this breed requires. The English Shepherd is an extremely intelligent breed that will be quite easy to train. This breed is known to respond instantly to commands as well as the sound of his master's voice. The English Shepherd does still require a firm and consistent, but not harsh, pack leader. English Shepherds are diverse working breed dogs and will happiest with a job or jobs to do. If the English Shepherd does not have acreage to run, they will need daily long walks or jogs to get the necessary daily exercise. |
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