All, Kay and Les Keziah, who live outside Denton, NC (Asheboro area), have graciously offered to host the 2009 NC English Shepherd gathering. The date has...
Yikes! haven't been on here for over a year, and to save time: who's planning a litter this year? Or is there a separate place for that info? Thanks!...
Just updated my website, adding first individual photos at the very young age of 1 week old. Sire: Copper http://www.farmcollie.com/Dogs/egertsenscopper.htm ...
Peg that is the most gorgeous picture of Copper you've taken yet! It's stunning. Maggie looks a little resigned - but with 10 puppies inside, I don't blame...
Thank you, Cheryl! Noticed I put the "other" url. This is actually the one I use. http://www.cedarcreekenglishshepherds.com/pups4sale.html Chery, if you...
Thank you, Kris. It's easy when the subject is so photogenic! : ) Maggie does not like to have her picture taken.....I really have to work hard to get her to...
Even as a child, a camera in hand meant lots of film b/c I took lots of pictures! Digital has made such a wonderful difference! Having a place to share my...
Shel, it's so great that you're working with Mohn's line dogs. I love hearing about breedings for specific lines.    I take it agility is one of the...
Thanks to everyone who responded! I'll be watching to see what develops. We've finally bought land adjacent to my parent's farm and expect to move this...
One of the most difficult things in breeding is to never have been able to meet a particular animal (or line) but have to base your decisions on second...
Thats a great shopping list, about what I will be looking for to complement my little girl. She is just 8 mos old yesterday, so plenty of time to be looking,...
Hi Kerrie- looks like your post "snuck" in during the holiday rush. Welcome to the group! Where in the Midwest are you going to live? I'm in SE Wisconsin-...
Jake- I can't remember- what is the pedigree of your pup? Oh- and you know- when your shopping you might as well have the "wish list" along - just in case......
Hi Shel Yes, there has been a lot of working dogs over the years, the first ones were cattle dogs.  Lady came from Cathy down in deepest darkest Ohio, she...
Thank you Shel! Unfortunately from the time I posted the intro 'til now my husband has been laid off. So we are staying in the Northeast for now. We were...
sounds like an excellent place to start! SuzanneBut given that this is the line in our region that suits my needs, I chose to start here and breed to improve...
Then Lady shares common ancestry to my dogs on Clemmie's side. Lady's maternal grandsire (Larwill) is the brother to my Bubba. Shel ... ones were cattle dogs....
Ouch- sorry to hear the news. Where in the NE are you? There are quite a few ES out East. Keep in touch on/off the list! Shel ... has been laid off. So ... ...
Hi Shel Thats good to know, I've learned of a number of relatives on Skipper's side but not any until now on Clemmie's side. I like what I see from both sides....
This is what attracted me to the breed in the first place, intelligent, territorial dogs, independent acting who can look after small family farms, thats what...
Bloodline(s) knowledge comes from selecting one ("line"), researching thoroughly through meeting some in person, talking with the breeders that also knew / ...
Thanks Peg. I almost wish I'd been able to do some more research. Oh boy- do we have pups! Honey started labor at 12:30am. I'm not sure if she's done yet,...
Congratulations Shel, Nice going to Honey, a good nights work, and then some. Jake Thanks Peg. I almost wish I'd been able to do some more research. Oh boy-...
Beings this list is about bloodlines, I'll add what I've learned about Anderson's Sophie II. Anderson's Sophie II was noted to me (via 2 different breeders)...
Hi Peg Lady is VERY strong minded, but not at all detached, she is bonded very tight to me. Boisterous nurturing ? As in licking with enough gusto to near...