Black and Tan English Shepherds
Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association
The Breeder Incubator Program is a core component of the Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association’s mission. I would like to update you on our progress. Please see the following pages for a summary of the program’s current state.
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This week, OBTESA produced a promotional video about the history of the Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd.
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The farmcollie movement influenced the English Shepherd breed community via internet lists, AWFA, and the vocalness of its proponents. Since this all coincided with the breed coming out of a pretty severe bottleneck, it skewed what was being bred and it influenced a lot of new breeders. So now, black and tans are in a … Read more
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These are Kamp’s Tucker and Kamp’s Allie. Tucker is by Sherling’s Jack out of Sherling’s Meg. Allie is by Sallee’s Rustie Jr. out of Sherling’s Princess. The Kamps are experienced breeders of our bloodline who are planning to bring Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherds back to Ohio in a few years.
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Up until 16 weeks of age, most of my puppy curriculum consists of manding, marker training and recall. Two weeks ago, Shep and his sister graduated to accompanying me for morning goat chores. Between their 16th and 18th weeks, I alternated Shep and Sally each day. At dawn, we take the goats from the barnyard … Read more
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Here’s Rusty out getting his daily sunshine and exercise.
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Out working goats with Sally this morning.
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Sugar will walk up to you and poke you in the chest. I’ve never seen her start a fight with another dog or goat. But on many occasions, I have seen here walk up to the other animal, stand erect and curl her tail up over back. If you’re a male animal or an animal … Read more
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At our March 2022 board of directors meeting, we voted to begin offering a Litter Announcement Ad Package. The package includes 10 full-color folding booklet-style announcements printed on certificate paper and multiple litter announcement mailings to our e-mail distribution lists. Below is a sample of the printed announcements. The Litter Announcement Package costs $35. It … Read more
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This is my girl Vixen. I’ve come to call her Vic for short. She’s come to be a lovely, well-mannered young lady. Vic comes with excellent recall now that she’s grown up a bit. And her tan points are a particularly rich, mahogany-like brown. Vic’s sire line goes back through West Virginia’s Carousel Farm, then … Read more
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