We are located on 40 picturesque acres in northwest IL. where we raise English Shepherd dogs alongside our large family and an assortment of livestock. Our dogs are selected for working versatility, health and temperament. Pups are well socialized with children and stock. Our main goal is to preserve the all purpose working traits that have characterized the breed for generations.
Is the English Shepherd the right breed for you?
Sometimes known as the old farmcollie, these dogs came to America from Great Britain with the early settlers. They remained a fixture on most farms up until the 1950's when the popularity of the show collie and the more specialized herding breeds gained in strength. The intelligence and usefulness of this all purpose farm dog however allowed it to remain the "farmers best kept secret". In addition to it's superb ability to rate its stock when herding, the English Shepherd retains a nurturing guardian attitude toward its charges both animal and human. Many ES are also good hunters, adept at treeing prey, tracking and pest eradication. It is this combination of traits that makes this breed a valuable asset to the small farmer or homesteader who desires one dog who can do it all. Most English Shepherds have an innate sense of order and are bossy enough to maintain it, so although they are eager to please, they need strong leadership and a job to do.
