English Shepherd

The English Shepherd is a breed of herding dog from the United States, it is descended from various collies brought to the New World by British settlers.

English Shepherd
Tricolor English Shepherd
Other namesFarm Collie, Farm Shepherd, Old Farm Collie
OriginUnited States
Traits
Weight Male 45–60 lb (20–27 kg)
Female 40–50 lb (18–23 kg)
Height Male 19–23 in (48–58 cm)
Female 18–22 in (46–56 cm)
Coat Long
Color Black & white, black & tan, sable & white, tan & white or tricolor (black, white & tan)
Kennel club standards
United Kennel Club standard
Dog (domestic dog)

Description

The English Shepherd is a medium-sized breed of dog, it weighs between 40 and 60 pounds (18 and 27 kg) and stands between 18 and 23 inches (46 and 58 cm), dogs are typically larger than bitches.[1][2] The breed has a long, straight or wavy double coat with feathering on the legs and tail, traditionally it has four different color combinations, black and white, black and tan, sable and white or tricolor (black, white and tan), although shades of fawn and red tan to white are also seen in the breed.[1][2]

History

The progenitors of the English Shepherd were collies of various types brought to the New World by early settlers from Britain and Ireland, as such it shares ancestry with the modern Border Collie, Scotch Collie and Australian Shepherd.[1][2] The ancestors of the English Shepherd were used extensively on farms throughout the eastern states, principally as a sheep and cattle herder, although it also performed the roles of watchdog, ratter and companion.[2]

The United Kennel Club (UKC) has been registering English Shepherds since 1927, originally the UKC called the breed the American Farm Shepherd but in 2003 renamed it the English Shepherd.[2] The breed is not recognised by the American Kennel Club.[2]

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References
  1. Mehus-Roe, Kristin (2009). Original dog bible: the definitive source for all things dog. Irvine, CA: BowTie Press. p. 284. ISBN 9781935484899.
  2. Vorwald Dohner, Janet (2016). Farm dogs: a comprehensive breed guide to 93 guardians, herders, terriers and other canine working partners. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. pp. 168–170. ISBN 9781612125930.
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