For those not aware a puppy mill internet sale breeder had all her dogs seized about 6 months ago, mostly English Shepherds but some Pugs and a few mix breeds. Over 200 dogs that had been mostly running loose and in poor condition. They have been rehabilitated to good health most will still need training and socialization. The court has released them for adoption now.
You can read all about it here, the breed club's rescue site is handling the adoptive process.
I rescued an English Shepherd last fall and I have to say he is the best farm dog ever. He helps herd the cattle and guards the chickens day and night. He was raised in the city and had no livestock contact so he needed to be bonded and then shown the way but even as a 7 year old he followed his instincts and has come out great.
Many keep them as companion dogs, they bond strong, but they are strong in guarding and high energy (most of them anyway) so something to think about.
Please consider one if your looking for a dog, Fergus is a very loving dog and a huge asset to our farm.
You can read all about it here, the breed club's rescue site is handling the adoptive process.
I rescued an English Shepherd last fall and I have to say he is the best farm dog ever. He helps herd the cattle and guards the chickens day and night. He was raised in the city and had no livestock contact so he needed to be bonded and then shown the way but even as a 7 year old he followed his instincts and has come out great.
Many keep them as companion dogs, they bond strong, but they are strong in guarding and high energy (most of them anyway) so something to think about.
Please consider one if your looking for a dog, Fergus is a very loving dog and a huge asset to our farm.
