The four pups at three weeks… their “beauty shots”! Tully Sweet Chabot Rebideau **** June 24, 2011 You’ll Be Fine June 24, 2010 Cowboy Schererazade June 24, 2009 Wordless Wednesday – “Canyon Spectacular” June 24, 2008 no entry.
Tag: English Shepherds
Puppies 2012 – (week three)
They’re getting cuter! **** June 23, 2011 Amaze Myself June 23, 2010 Wordless Wednesday – “The Road Less Traveled” June 23, 2009 Town Yard/Ranch Yard June 23, 2008 no entry.
Stockdog History
Since it decided to rain today (starting off with a skiff of snow), Vernon did tractor work which left me to work on my house again. I’m getting my closets figured out and reorganized… pulling out a shelf here, adding it there, and moving the rods around. Repainting. I think I have it. Now to…
Buy One
So, the dog owners were happy… Hustler seemed ready for Round Two immediately… Dally sent the confusing signs of “yes, I wanna” right along with “no way, Jose!” We took a little walk, discussing dogs and goats and livestock, hoping to let Dally wrap her little mind around what had happened and if it could…
Passing Inspection
I left Ten Sleep with one hope in mind… that after driving clear to the middle of Nebraska… Dally would stand for the mate I’d debated and agonized over! The cool thing about English Shepherd breeders, is that there aren’t many *out there*… and that makes for a small community where we know each other…
A Time to Help
You know my English Shepherds, my breed, my loves… The dogs that shadow my life from room to room, job to job. Whether helping me irrigate… Or watching me in the barley field… Keeping an eye on the yearlings… Or assisting in ranch chores… My dogs have quite the life! Lucas and Elsa were purchased…
My Breed, Part Two
As this country was settled, dogs trotted alongside the pioneers. Dogs that could warn of strangers, herd livestock, protect children, kill varmints, hunt, and lay on your feet on those cold winter nights in your drafty old soddy. They were simple collies or shepherds… not the fancy show Rough Collies like Lassie. They weren’t English,…
My Breed, Part One
Today I was excused from ranch duties and set free! Fortunately enough, it also was the full day of the Montana English Shepherd Gathering in Red Lodge, Montana. That’s only three hours away! I didn’t quite get as early a start as I had planned, but still managed to spend most of the day there……
Varmint Gitters
When I first investigated English Shepherds, one of the “side benefits” was the tendency of these dogs to “dispatch vermin” according to the breed standard. When you’ve had dogs give rabbits, deer, raccoons, skunks, mice, moles, and voles free rein in your yard and garden… dispatching vermin is an excellent idea! I have to say,…
Bravery
Bravery comes in many forms. Bravery comes when the opponent is your own body… Bravery comes when the cost, whether win or lose, is the lifestyle you’ve chosen… Bravery comes when you make the right choice for someone you love despite your heart breaking at the choice… Bravery comes with difficulty and tears… Could I,…
My Taste in Dogs
My taste in dogs doesn’t refer to dogs as menu items… but rather what appeals to me. Well, duh… English Shepherds have the personality I want. Mine are mild mannered, laid back, intelligent, Loyal (with the capital L), and great working partners. Just like my horse… I want a mellow horse that will stand still,…
The Zone on Video
Remember the Zone? Well, I captured it on video yesterday morning… So if you’re up for 4 minutes of puppy squirming, squeaking, grunting, and nursing… you’re one happy puppy. Or eleven. Please notice… Big Sister Dally is allowed to be there now… Don’t think that Elsa doesn’t make her pay on occasion! But Dally is…