Black and Tan English Shepherds
Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association
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
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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
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English Shepherd Frequently Asked Questions
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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
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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
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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.
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The 2021 3rd quarter issue of the official Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association newsletter will be mailed next week. If you haven’t subscribed to American Farm Shepherds Illustrated yet, please click here to receive your full color copy via U.S. postal mail.
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In your search for an Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd, you may come across a breeder who claims to have black and tans. Be aware that some breeders will inappropriately use “black and tan” as a marketing term. So, how can you tell the difference between someone who’s just trying sell you a dog … Read more
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When I think of beauty, and when I think of the history of our great nation, these dogs are what I see in my mind’s eye. My father and my grandfathers shed blood in this nation’s wars so I could pursue liberty and happiness. As did my own wife, who along with my father are … Read more
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Liberty is my 10.5 month old English Shepherd male. In this video clip, he helps me put the goats back after they’ve spent the early morning ruminating on orchard grass. Liberty has self-control, a strong presence but a soft touch when working my livestock. When he’s not working stock, Liberty enjoys ball fetch, disc catch, … Read more
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