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.
A live and healthy delivery is guaranteed. On ordering a pup please state your NEAREST EXPRESS OFFICE and TELEPHONE NUMBER on the enclosed order blank card. All pups are wormed once or more and given Anti-Canine Distemper-Hepatitis-Leptospira Conicola Serum before shipping. Pups are shipped after weaning, usually 6 to 8 weeks. All shipments are AIR … Read more
Natural Heelers In reply to inquiries about our English Shepherds we are happy to give detailed information about our dogs. First of all we want to tell you that we are farmers, and have been farmers all our lives. Therefore, we have actual knowledge and experience in the type of dog best suited for an … Read more
Breeders of the World’s Best All-Purpose Dog and Man’s Best Friend English Shepherds Natural Heelers Duke of Winsor Exclusive Bloodline of Our Superior Foundation Breeding Stock Century Strain Natural Heelers Big enough to serve you – not too big to know you Mr. & Mrs. John Blankenship Telephone: Murfreesboro (615) 893-6184 Route One Christiana, Tennessee … Read more
There is perhaps no better source which clearly establishes the history and the phenotype of the Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd foundational strain than the sales brochure of John and Pauline Blankenship. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship of Rutherford County, Tennessee bred black and tan “Century Strain” English Shepherds for decades.
I was recently asked, “What exactly makes it a Old-fashioned Black and Tan English Shepherd?” When classifying members of a foundational strain within a landrace breed, three of the most conclusive tools we can use are genotype, phenotype and history. In isolation, any one of these three investigations can be inconclusive. But when all three … Read more
Back when I was in my early twenties, I went on a camping trip and made some friends. One night when we were sitting around the campfire, the discussion led to how many states there were in the United States. This was in the days before smart phones, so there was no way to lookup … Read more
This message was sent to the English Shepherd Club’s Yahoo Group by Rebecca Wingler on June 23, 2009. The message is published here with Ms. Wingler’s permisson. There are still some Blankenship line bred dogs around, but they are getting fewer. The last I heard (couple of years back), Pauline Blankenship was in a nursing … Read more
The Tennessean (Nashville, Tennessee) · 19 Jul 1996, Fri · Page 66
The Chatham Record (Pittsboro, North Carolina) · 18 Jul 1996, Thu · Page 26
Early on, Shepherd’s Rex Blaze was a bit of a hard case. While at his first stop, an urban home in Alabama, the family’s wife died. Under the circumstances, her husband felt compelled to re-home Rex. From there, he landed on the farm of a doctor friend who was ironically named Shepherd. During the period … Read more
Sallee’s Billy Bob was born 1994-06-02. He was bred by Janice Sallee and owned by Janice Sallee. His sire was Sallee’s Sambo and his dam was Sallee’s Mindy Lou.
Sallee’s Mindy Lou was born 1989-05-13. She was bred by John Blankenship and owned by Janice Sallee. Her sire was Blankenship’s Sambo and her dam was Blankenship’s Dolly.
Sallee’s Tippy was born 4/7/1988. She was bred by John Blankenship and owned by Janice Sallee. Her sire was Blankenship’s Traveler and her dam was Blankenship’s Cindy.
Stodghill’s Animal Research Foundation ARF- Cowdog Magazine 73rd Edition, page 3 Gentlemen we specialize in the true Black-tan working type English Shepherd, the kind that will go a mile after the cows and on a dairy farm where you milk your cows every day at the same time you will not even have to tell … Read more
Stodghill’s Animal Research Foundation ARF- Cowdog Magazine 73rd Edition Double (RR) Ranch Roger & Rogene Snitker Pollock, Texas From Snitker’s Bozo Bloodline Breeding Services to approved Females Bhodark Bozo of Snitker’s Bozo ARF No. 5435 – Vol. 54 Owned by Miss Valirie Mann Avery, Texas