Does Anyone Else Own an English Shepherd?

[countrydream7]

i have one very sweet loving dog the english shepard..tons of energy never stops..very active..smart in there own way..this pic is old now 10 months have to update

 

[countrydream7]

this is my English shepard his name is Dakota, he turned one year in oct 2015..very loving loyal dog.. always under my feet watching what I do ..loves to push the horses around from behind them.. watches the chickens and goat.. since we have him we don't see very many animals like we use too .happy but sad but he seems to keep predators away which we want.. very active happy all the time. good watchdog hears all..smart always wanting to be with you ..loved to run outside roam the property.. he loves to tell my other 2 dogs if I pet them he gets in between us like hay im here.. love him so much so sweet never seen any aggression or bad behavior.. easy to housebreak.. just needs to do things stay busy...loves to swim in pond...funny when he gets dirty when he dries dirt falls right off his coat, love that aspect in this breed...he is a handful of activness but I would do it all over again>>> bought him upstate ny appleyard eng shepards hagaman ny good luck to all who buy one>>>>blessed to have him..thanks

 

[countrydream7]

correction Dakota turned one year 2014 typo error lol loves everyone so far ....

 

[countrydream7]

here is Dakota again

 

[Linlee]

We have a small farm with chickens, goats, horses and guineas. We have two English Shepherds the one pictured Leo is an amazing natural herder with no training from me he watches what I want to do with the livestock and immediately jumps in to help. He was a handful as a puppy, destructive and chewing but after about 1-1 1/2 years he has settled into that once in a lifetime dog. He is protective when it is called for, but never forgets a friend. The best watchdog, and helper I have ever had. We also have Annie a tri-color that comes from a therapy line, she is sweet, willing and compliant. Smart as a whip, she also is a natural with moving around animals, and protecting her people and livestock. Just had a litter of 8 from these two and now get to experience the fun of puppies.English Shepherds love their people with devotion, and they do not like to be ignored. They love, love attention from you, and will always stay by your side. Linda

 

[BrinaChick]

I have 1 ES and 3 Scotch Collies (Which are the base of all modern shepherds and collies)

Here's a great story of back when I was little. I have more if you want a good read check out my website onegoodfarmdog.wordpress.com

One fine Summer day mom was going to town and she left me in charge of my 3 younger siblings. I knew just what I wanted to do for fun, our neighbor had just put up a new cattle corral and to a kid it looked like an new shiny jungle gym, I was itching to climb on it.
As soon as mom's car disappeared over the 3rd hill I turned to my siblings and told them my plan for adventure. We headed down an old logging trail which we called the bike trail. Eva my personal dog came with us. I didn't ever go anywhere with out her. Riding my bike I sped ahead of everyone else and I saw that a few cows would have to be cleared out of the corral before we could play. I thought that I'd just go move them before the others caught up. Parking my bike at the open gate I jumped on the fence and hollered "He-ya! Git!" and the 2 Angus mother cows with calves trotted out leaving a yearling murry gray bull.
Just by the looks of him I could tell something was odd. I had seen rabies in movies but didn't expect to find it here. This bull was foaming at the mouth, his ears were droopy, his backside was caked with dung, and his eyes had a wild look, rolled up a bit. Yes I should've left the corral and got my siblings far away, but I was determined to climb on this new contraption, and I wasn't sure that he was rabid. Eva and the others were just coming down the last hill, feeling that it was my job to get the bull out I ran forward waving my arms and shouting. Rolling his eyes the bull charged and I only just lept out of his way in time. The bull turned on a dime and came at me again, this time I scrambled up the tall corral gate shaking from shock and fear. I held tight as the bull smashed into the panel I was sitting on. Glancing behind me I saw my siblings coming to my rescue "Stay back, he's rabid! " I screamed. At this moment Eva dashed in, driving the bull back. I was afraid she'd get hurt or even worse - Rabid! I called to Eva giving her the command to leave the bull, but she was not going to back down, thankfully Eva's stubborn ES side came out and she wasn't going to back down to leave me defenseless.
The bull flung himself at the metal bars crazed with rage. I jumped down on the other side and ran around to the opposite end opening a back gate wider so he could see his escape. But the bull didn't care to go, he only seemed to want to crush me. As I moved away from the gate he tried to follow, but Eva stopped him. I told Eva to herd him out and into another pasture. And Eva did just that expertly, dodging the swinging head, and striking hooves. She drove him a good way off before returning. GOOD GIRL! I shut the gates to the corral and our scare was soon put aside and we began to play and climb. Though the next time I saw the neighbor's come to feed their cattle I let them know of the rabid bull and I pointed him out, shortly after the bull was shot and disposed of. Brave, stubborn Eva had Saved my life, and my siblings! <3



The above picture is of my lovely hardworking pack. The story was about my personal dog Eva who is 2nd from the right with the large white blaze.

 

[ShrekDawg]

We have a small farm with chickens, goats, horses and guineas. We have two English Shepherds the one pictured Leo is an amazing natural herder with no training from me he watches what I want to do with the livestock and immediately jumps in to help. He was a handful as a puppy, destructive and chewing but after about 1-1 1/2 years he has settled into that once in a lifetime dog. He is protective when it is called for, but never forgets a friend. The best watchdog, and helper I have ever had. We also have Annie a tri-color that comes from a therapy line, she is sweet, willing and compliant. Smart as a whip, she also is a natural with moving around animals, and protecting her people and livestock. Just had a litter of 8 from these two and now get to experience the fun of puppies.English Shepherds love their people with devotion, and they do not like to be ignored. They love, love attention from you, and will always stay by your side. Linda

Your dogs sound amazing