Black and Tan English Shepherds
Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd Association
This category investigates the role of farm dogs in history, society, and culture. It covers stories about the historical significance of specific breeds, their contributions to human endeavors, and the cultural impact of dogs in various societies.
This article was originally published in Dog World Magazine of April 1952 Could you please give me the following information? Why do you have your English Shepherds and border collies advertised in the same ad column? Are they the same kind of dog? And is the border collie sometimes short-tailed? Are the short-tailed shepherd and … 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
OBTESA became a Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation on August 10, 2021. The initial board of directors was John Sherling, Larry Raulston and Tony Bierman. The mission of the Old-fashioned Black & Tan English Shepherd Association is to assist and promote the breeding, registration, training, and use of the Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd bloodline. OBTESA … Read more
For a century or more, a culture and tradition has existed around the Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd dog. John Blankenship’s father rode into town on an old gray mare with a black and tan at his side to drive home the livestock he purchased. Walter Oglivie followed on horseback while a pair of … Read more
Back as a kid on the farm in the 1940’s and 1950’s, dad always had at least one English shepherd to help him with the stock. I don’t remember exactly where we got those dogs, but I seem to recall somewhere down around Mufreesboro. Those dogs we had were black, with a tan spot above … Read more
A year ago last January, I spent my mornings and evenings moving a herd of seventy-five yearling steers. I over-nighted the herd in my barn lot. But each morning, I would move them about a half-mile to a crimson clover pasture. Those steers would liked to have run me and my horse half to death. … Read more
It is hard to put a finger on how many Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherds were bred by John and Pauline Blankenship of Rutherford County, Tennessee. Considering that the couple bred dogs for the better part of four decades, I think it is safe to say the number probably clears a thousand. But the … Read more
This article states that English Shepherds were used in World War I “in large numbers.” All dogs’ jobs were ranked in order: Sentinels’ assistant Patrol dog Courier Drafting Guard dogs Ratters When Dogs Go To War Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) · 7 Apr 1918, Sun · Page 30
An English Shepherd named Jasper wowed audiences in the 1930’s by taking the stage alone and obeying commands issued over a sound system. His trainer was a R.L. Edwards of Greenville, SC.
Smith, Charles Hamilton, 1776-1859. Dogs. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1839. Public domain
Let’s take a quick look at James Maynard’s males. According to records, Mr. Maynard owned 5 males. Males Sire Strain Maynard’s King I Smith’s King ? (no male progeny) Maynard’s Duke Maynard’s King III A1a H1a.48 Maynard’s King III Oney’s Smoke A1a H1a.48 Maynard’s Prince Sallee’s Okla Boo A1a H1a.48 Maynard’s King Bob Maynard’s Prince … Read more
Let’s take a quick look at Janice Sallee’s males. According to records, Mrs. Sallee and her husband together owned 12 males. Males Sire Strain Sallee’s Okla Boo Smokey Ruff A1a H1a.48 Sallee’s Hub Cap Sallee’s Smoky Bear ? (no recorded progeny) Sallee’s Sambo Wheelbarger’s Ebony A1a H1a.29 Sallee’s Billy Bob Sallee’s Sambo A1a H1a.29 Sallee’s … Read more
Let’s take a quick look at Mitchell Oney’s males. According to records, Mr. Oney owned 8 males. Males Sire Strain Oney’s Ruff Yoder’s Fritz Duke A1a H1a.29 Duke (sire of Oney’s Butch) Williams’ Bob A1a H1a.48 Oney’s Ziggy Oney’s Butch A1a H1a.48 Oney’s Toby Nick (Stodghill) (?) Oney’s Butch Duke A1a H1a.48 Oney’s Sam Bruce … Read more
Blankenship’s Old Fashion Type – Century Strain Natural Heelers – Black and Tan The Black and Tan English Shepherd is a medium sized, strongly-built, active dog. He is affectionate, intelligent, naturally obedient, not quarrelsome or possessive, but of great courage and extremely faithful. He is not easily excitable and is usually dignified in manner. A … Read more
