Rusty’s Younger Brother
Last week, Rusty’s younger brother came to live on Roanoke Creek Ranch. About nine years ago, he was bred by the late Mrs. Emma Walker by her Walker’s Rustie out of her Walker’s Sally.
Month: February 2023
CHEW is a Canine Health Enrichment and Whelping Protocol
The best way to lift the condition of a litter is to reward excellence in all puppies, while providing pathways of opportunity for the least advantaged ones. The least advantaged puppies will ultimately benefit most. This is the promise of litter enrichment – the notion that a rising tide raises all ships. Novice and unsophisticated … Read more
Black and Tan English Shepherd FAQ
The English Shepherd is a breed of herding dog that descends from working dogs who were brought to the United States in the 17th century by early settlers. English Shepherds are highly intelligent, versatile, and adaptable dogs that excel at herding, hunting, and working on farms. In terms of appearance, English Shepherds are medium-sized dogs … Read more
First Friend Fact #55
The bloodlines within a breed can be very important reservoirs of genetic variation, and managing these within the overall breed is important to long-term breed survival. (Sponenberg, Beranger, and Martin 2017)
Canine Bill of Rights
I didn’t write the Canine Bill of Rights, but I believe in it and strive to adhere to it.
Litter Announcement – Rusty x Vixen
I’m happy to announce a repeat of our successful 2022 pairing by Sallee’sRustie Jr. out of Sherling’s Stone Cold Vixen. Rusty and Vixen have tied-upa few times in the past 24 hours, so I’m opening the prospective buyer’slist for this litter. You’ll find details for both parents and my whelping protocol at the linkbelow: http://esbt.us/17 … Read more
Prince of the Stock Yard
Prince was a wiry dog who weighed a lean sixty pounds when wet. He was a farm shepherd, dutiful but non-spectacular in any noticeable way. In looks or general behavior, Prince shared little in common with bench-show dogs of his day. He had a glossy black coat, a tan spot above each eye, and a … Read more