Black and Tan English Shepherds
Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association
In next month’s board meeting, I’ll be updating the board of directors on the progress of the OBTESA Breeder Incubator Program. Here’s a sneak peak. OBIP is comprised of breeders and stud owners whose goals and principles align with the charter and mission of the Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association. As of this … Read more
Q: Is the Breeder Incubator Program just breeding Black & Tans to otherBlack & Tans? I’m just wondering if this makes them a separate varietywithin the breed so that they are not crossed to other coat colors. Wouldthis also limit the genetic pool? A: Yes, the program specifically for breeding the Old-fashioned Black andTan English … Read more
This is a copy of the January/February 2022 issue of the Newsletter of the Rutherford County TN Historical Society. You’ll find two articles about Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherds on pages 8 and 9. Download
This is Shep at 3 months old. Registered UKC Natchez Trace Rebel Elegy out of Sallee’s Rustie Jr (IESR,UKC,ESCR), x Sherling’s Jill (UKC,ESCR). Both parents’ genetic panels are clear of breed-specific conditions. Shep and his siblings are first-generation progeny of the OBTESA Breeder Incubator Program. The Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association is a Tennessee non-profit … Read more
This is Sally at 3 months old. Registered UKC Natchez Trace Lovely Rogue out of Sallee’s Rustie Jr (IESR,UKC,ESCR), x Sherling’s Jill (UKC,ESCR). Both parents’ genetic panels are clear of breed-specific conditions. Sally and her siblings are first-generation progeny of the OBTESA Breeder Incubator Program. The Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association is a … Read more
Here are some photos from this morning’s walk with Vixen. She is an excellent hiking companion who stays close and listens well. I enjoy spending time with Vixen, even after the sun goes down because she is so well-behaved. Vixen was bred by John Sherling out of Sherling’s Jack and Sherling’s Meg. Her Embark panel … Read more
The Walker family of Kentucky has kept Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherds for four generations. These photos are of Walker’s Ruff with his little girl Claire. Claire’s great-grandma Emma Walker bred quality IESR dogs. I consider the dogs bred by Mrs. Emma Walker and her friend Janice Sallee to be English Shepherd royalty. My … Read more