Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association
Here’s a photo of Rebel and Rogue manding. There is a clear intelligence and focus in their demeanor. I am finding these pups to be personable and trainable. They are each as special as their heritage implies. Rogue is a bit more outgoing, but only nominally. They are each people oriented and have taken quickly … Read more
Yesterday, Joe and Cheryl Walker of Kuttawa, KY brought their grandson Grady to Roanoke Creek Ranch to get a puppy. The female that Grady took home was sired by Sallee’s Rustie Jr., a dog bred by Grady’s own great grandma Emma. Young Grady is the fourth generation in the Walker family to own an Old-fashioned … Read more
Walker’s Sally was bred by Mrs. Janice Sallee and owned by Mrs. Edna Walker. We know that she whelped at least five litters between 2009 and 2013. All of these litters were sired by Walker’s Rustie (senior). To give you an idea of how important Sally is to our present conservation efforts, Sally is dam … Read more
Often times rural life exists on the border between civilization and the wild. It is a place of depredation and daily survival. And a place where life is precious. For more than a century, our culture has shifted towards an urban society. City folks don’t always have the stomach for the reality of country living. … Read more
I’ve been working on a book for a few years. It’s a compilation of short stories about Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherds. The first several chapters are available online for preview if you like dog stories. http://www.bragdogs.com/ CONTENTS COVER PREFACE WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE LIGHT? A DOG FOR JARED PRINCE OF THE … Read more
English Shepherd Frequently Asked Questions The Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd is a breed of working dog native to the United States. The English shepherd is an all-purpose farm dog capable of working with any species of livestock. Rural families have favored these dogs for generations due to their grit, loyalty, and desire to … Read more
Liberty and Sugar are my goat A team. They have developed into a team of rivals. By that I mean that Liberty and Sugar push each other in a positive and constructive way. We begin first thing in the morning, when we load up and head over to the goat pasture. Over in the pasture … Read more
I feel that breeding dogs is like providing other people with salt and light. Salt to preserve the goodness in life and give it flavor. And light to fill life’s dark rooms, so that we may see the goodness and hold on to hope. I came to dog breeding at a time after my wife … Read more
Please enjoy this free sample of American Farm Shepherds Illustrated compliments of the Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association. If you’d like to receive a quarterly, full-color copy of American Farm Shepherds Illustrated by U.S. Postal mail, you can subscribe here. The Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association is a Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation.
