Sherling’s Stone Cold Vixen

Black and Tan English Shepherd

My girl Vixen (UKC P969-673 Sherling’s Stone Cold Vixen) got her Embark DNA lab work back today. Vixen was found to be free of the breed-relevant conditions tested for by Embark. Xen’s dam is Sherling’s Meg (UKC P858-816). On her bottom line, she goes back through Meg to Raulston’s Roxie Foley, Foley’s Dixie Bell Patton, … Read more

The Daily Goat Dog Routine

Black and Tan English Shepherd

Here on Roanoke Creek Ranch, there are usually three opportunities per day for goat dog training.  Generally, the youngest member of the goat dog team comes along for early morning feeding.  The interaction is safe, and the pup/young dog gets face time with the goats without any risk of confrontation or injury.  This is a … Read more

3rd Annual English Shepherd Roundup

Black and Tan English Shepherd

…..Okay all English Shepherd owners it is time to think about and make reservations for the 3rd annual English Shepherd Roundup held at Four Paws Kingdom (new owners) in Rutherfordton North Carolina. https://4pawskingdom.com/ It will be the last weekend in October. The 29th, 30th, and 31st. It fills up very quickly so make your reservations … Read more