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Volume 10, Issue 3 June 2006

Molly Jo1993-2006

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The English Shepherd Club Inc., an Oregon Corporation, is an approvedIRS Section 501(c)3, nonprofit Club

Shepherd’s Call ispublished for the benefitof ESC members andfriends. All submissionsand correspondenceshould be addressed tothe editor:

Rebecca Wingler3112 Olive Chapel Road

Apex, NC 27502919-362-9303

[email protected]

Articles written inMicrosoft Word andattached work well withthe newsletter software.Handwritten submissionsare welcome and encour-aged. Photos from digitalcameras set on highresolution or actualphotographs mailed ingenerally work best forgood printing quality.Photographs and artworkwill be returned if accom-panied by a SASE. Allsubmissions are subject torefusal and editing. Allsubmissions that areunable to be edited maybe refused. All opinionsare those of their authors,and may not reflect theopinions of the ESC.

All material is copy-righted by the EnglishShepherd Club or theoriginal author. Contactthe editor for permissionto republish.

The next deadline in 2006will be July 15th and willcontinue every othermonth forward.

Contents

This month’s cover...

Club Contacts 3President’s Letter 4Rocky 5Beware the Snake in the Grass 8Anna Theresa - NESR 12Holly-O/Cocoa 14The Love of a Dog 15Big Brags in Young Packages 16Senior Centerfold 17Sam Dog 20Dog Dangers of Summer 22

The Farm Dog Brochure - this is designed to introduce and advertise theEnglish Shepherd to working farm homes. They are priced: $1 each, 10 for$5, 25 for $10, and 100 for $35The Breed Info Booklet - intended for potential puppy buyers and peoplenew to the breed, this booklet describes the breed and things to considerbefore getting one. It has color pictures of English Shepherds in it. It comeswith a copy of the current breeder list, a copy of the Farm Dog Brochure,and a coupon for $5 off club membership. The Breed Info Booklets cost$5.00 each.The Puppy Handbook - a quick introduction to all the joys and adventuresof life with a new English Shepherd puppy. Copies are $5 each if purchasedindividually, or 10 for $25.The Farmdog Handbook - *NEW* - The handbook covers a variety oftopics, and addresses many questions that arise while raising a puppy to be aworking partner on a farm. Copies are $5 each, or 10 for $25.

Shepherd’s Call Newsletter - included in Club membership. Shepherd’sCall is also available in a mini-newsletter subscription. For $10.00 you canhave a subscription of 3 issues of the Shepherd’s Call sent to anyone ofyour choice. For $15.00 you can have the 3 issues and a breed info bookletsent out. These mini- subscriptions come with no voting rights or clubdiscounts.

English Shepherd Club PublicationsTo join the Club or order Club publications, contact the Club Treasurer.Club membership is $25.00 a year. Here is a list of current publications:

Avoiding Heat Injuries 25Farmdog Handbook 26Prince/Caption Contest 27ESC Registry 28Registry Database 29Picture Request 29ESCR Info 30Breeder’s Directory 31Pedigree Profile - Bodhi Satva 35Caption Contest backcover

features Marcia King-Brink’s Molly. Molly recently passed away atthe age of 13. Read more about Molly’s life on page 15 in a tribute

written by her owner.

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English Shepherd Club Contact InformationBoard of DirectorsPresident: Mary Peaslee13131 Knaus RoadLake Oswego, OR 97034503-697-3498 [email protected] & Genetics Committee Liaison

Vice President: Amy Dorsch5956 S. Piroke RoadStockton, IL 61085815-947-2870 [email protected]/Events Committee Liaison & Chair

Secretary: Paige HorstRt. 1, Box 370Newport, VA 24128540-544-7673 [email protected] Committee Liaison

Treasurer: Jo Mercer441 Harding AvenueOdenton, MD 21113410-674-7693 [email protected] Committee Liaison

Board Member: Erin McKee549 E 3rd StreetNew Richmond, WI 54017715-246-0621 [email protected]/Archives Committee Liaison

Board Member: Jan Hilborn551 Mayotte RoadEast Fairfield, VT 05448802-849-6912 [email protected] Committee Liaison

Board Member: Beth Bartholomew9517 Roosevelt AvenueCarr, CO 80612970-897-2816 [email protected]/Archives Committee Liaison

Editor: Rebecca Wingler3112 Olive Chapel RoadApex, NC 27502919-362-9303 [email protected]/Publications Committee Liaison

Other Club ContactsLibrarian:Tracy Conway12 Samuel Wilson LanePittstown, NJ 08867908-735-5773 [email protected]

OFA PennHip Representative:Gina Bisco2549 Robinson RoadChittenango, NY 13037315-687-9422 [email protected]

Achievement Archivist:Karen Birdsong2614 North Olive LaneSanta Ana, CA 92706714-542-2613 [email protected]

Registry Committee Chair:Laura Sanborn192 Hall DriveOrinda, CA 94563 [email protected]

Health & Genetics Chair:Elaine ReynoldsHC 1 Box 23Felt, OK 73937580-426-2326 [email protected]

History/Archives Chair:Martha Connolly6800 Gillis RoadVictor, NY 14564585-924-6919 [email protected]

Membership Chair:Pam Kaye618 Hummingbird LaneButte, MT 59701406- 494-3499 [email protected]

The English ShepherdClub Website:

www.englishshepherd.org

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From The President ...

Upcoming Centerfolds!August 2006 - Stud Dog (deadline 7/15) Info needed: dog’s name, breeder & owner name,DOB, registry info, OFA/PennHIP, location and a very short description of the dog.

October 2006 - Agility/Competition Sports (deadline 9/15) Info needed: dog’s name, breeder &owner name, titles and competition venue (agility, flyball, etc.) If submitting a professionalphotograph, we must have permission to reprint it.

December 2006 - Seasonal (deadline 11/15) Info needed: dog’s name, breeder & owner name.Photos should reflect either a winter or Christmas theme.

All pictures may be sent to the editor.

I am happy to announce that the English Shepherd Club is now officially a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Theprocess of applying for this designation was started in 2005, with much assistance from former Board memberKathi Tesarz. As with all things IRS-related, the process has been long and tedious, but given the outcome wehave no complaints! Our new status means that gifts or donations to the ESC are tax-deductible.

Some of you may not realize how exceptional it is for a dog club to be granted 501(c)3 status; it is remark-able, and a reminder of how special this group is. While organizing my thoughts to ”make our case” for theIRS, I found the example of the American Livestock Breed Conservancy (ALBC) of greater help than anyrole model in the dog world. The ALBC mission is “the conservation and promotion of endangered breeds,which are part of our national heritage and the loss of which would impoverish agriculture and diminish thehuman spirit”. I think this resonates with the spirit of the English Shepherd Club very well — just substitute“English Shepherd” for “endangered breeds”! I am truly proud to be part of an organization with such ameaningful and positive agenda.

Ideally, our new tax status will promote the continued growth of the ESC as a resource and advocate forbreed conservation. In order for this to happen, however, we will need the ideas and involvement of membersinterested in seeing this hope realized. As difficult as it is to feel connected to a group that is as spread out aswe are, I hope some of you will consider contacting the BOD and offering your assistance as we considerhow to best use the opportunities we have now.

The letter from the IRS is not the only good news I have to report. As of June 2006, the English ShepherdClub has contracted with Rebecca Wingler to serve as Registrar for the English Shepherd Club Registry. Thisis the first paid position in the history of the ESC, so a milestone in more ways than one! Rebecca has beenserving in a volunteer capacity since the registry was launched in 2005. Her dedication, thoroughness, andgood sense have made it possible for us to offer this service, and we are deeply indebted to her. And, we arevery grateful that she is willing to continue!!

Finally, thanks to the collective wisdom and efforts of several club members, the ESC now has a “FarmdogHandbook” available for purchase. The handbook covers a variety of topics, and addresses many questionsthat arise while raising a puppy to be a working partner on a farm. I want to extend special thanks to thefollowing people for making this handbook possible: Elaine Reynolds, Erin Hischke, Tish Toren, AdelineShackles, Linda Rorem, Sheryl Chesney, Amy Dorsch, and Kim Consol. We are blessed to have memberswith so much insight and practical experience to share. Thank you!!

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RockyBy Phil and Maureen Crossley

Rocky, our 4 year old English Shepherd, came to us 2 years ago as a rescued dog through his breeder,Nancy McVaugh. He needed us, but we also needed him. At that time our Collie, Jake, had died and weneeded another babysitter for our Jack Russell Terrier, Tippy. Tippy is a good dog, but can’t stay alone inthe house all day. Rocky stepped right in and took over where Jake had left off.

Living with Rocky has been a challenge, but there has never been a dull moment since he came here.Though he has chewed on rocking chairs and learned how to sneak extra treats out of the box, he has alsobeen a true friend to our entire family.

We’ve found him to be a great watchdog and good companion for Tippy. Too bad he can’t be a mother,because he’d be a good one. He will cuddle with the barn cats and the baby pigs, who think he’s thegreatest! He doesn’t care too much for our turkey Tom, but not many do. Hunting isn’t his thing, butgetting muddy sure is. It never fails that as soon as we get him all bathed and brushed, he goes outside andreturns proudly sporting his new mud coat.

We are happy to have Rocky. He has proven himself many times. He once gathered a bunch of escapedpigs in 3 feet of snow and brought them back to the barn, simply because I told him to. Another time, healerted us to a chimney fire. We are not sure who heard it first, us or him, but he kept looking at the chim-ney and barking. All that could be heard was some crackling from within the chimney. Maybe it was hislooking at the wall that got our attention. Fortunately, the fire did little damage to the house. I am sure thathad we been asleep, he would have awakened us. When we told his breeders about this, they chuckled.They didn’t think the fire situation was funny, but when we told them what we were looking for in a dog, wehad said, “We want a big Lassie dog with a big bark.” I guess they took us seriously, because that is justwhat we got. Their chuckle was more like a sigh of relief; Rocky was finally in a home where he could dohis thing and earn some respect.

Right now he is sitting out on the porch waiting for me to come out. He is more faithful than the mailman. Iwould recommend that anyone thinking of taking in a rescued dog do it. They need a lot of love andpatience, but they also have a lot of love to give.

Rocky taking care of a baby pig.

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BRAGS!Bunny Kizorek has been extremely busy with her English Shepherds in theagility ring. Bandit recently won 6 classes at the USDAA “On Course”show April 1st & 2nd. He also took 5 blue ribbons at the Quatum Show,May 3rd and 4th. Bunny’s youngster Snap, 2 ½ years, has also done very

well with a number of qualify-ing runs to his credit. Herecently received his lastSuper Q in “Snooker” whichearned him his MasterSnooker title. He earned 4blue ribbons at the QuatumShow in May. Way to go,boys!

Jan Greenberg reports that both of her girls, Samantha andCasey recently passed

the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test with flying colors. On top ofthat, they have gone through training and are now registered asTherapy Dogs with TDI (Therapy Dog International). BothSamantha and Casey are to be commended for their achievements!

Erin McKee’s Celidh has also recently passed her CGC test and didextremely well. Congratulations, Celidh!

English Shepherds Walk away with the Gold.

At the International All Breed Canine Association show (IABCA) inAlbany OR, April 29 & 30, three English Shepherds walked away asChampions: Ch “PR” Porter Cyrus Jim (Dance), Ch Snowy River’sLittle Sydney and Ch Snowy River’s Bess.

For those of you not familiar with IABCA shows (www.iabca.com), a judge evaluates your dog’s structure,movement and expression in relation to the breed standard. They provide you with a written review and rateyour dog on how well they represent the breed standard. This is a very informal show; you don’t have todress up or be a professional handler to show a dog. It’s a great way to get an unbiased opinion of howyour dog meets the structure and movement part of the breed standard, while getting lots of socializationwith some very nice people.

I brought my two b/w English Shepherds, Dance and Sydney, and Renee and Brook Peterschmidt broughttheir tricolor female Bess. Sydney and Bess are six months old and are from the same litter out of Danceand Ch Snowy River’s Sadie Lady (Sadie). Dance is from Wilson lines, does herding, has his CGC (canine

Bandit in action!

Snap flying through a chute!

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good citizen) title and is training for agility. Sadie is from Butcher/Anderson lines, has her CGC, and doesherding, agility, obedience and demos. Brook and her brothers are training Bess for agility and are lookinginto herding. Sydney has started in herding and will soon be starting agility.

Dance was the only adult male of the group. He finished his “International Championship” last year, so wewere going for his “National Championship” this weekend. He needed to get three V1’s/ excellent ratingsfrom three different judges to achieve this. Dance received four excellent ratings with great reviews. Thejudges liked his structure, movement and conditioning, and said that he was an “excellent example of thebreed.” The judges even asked if he does herding and what type of stock he works. Dance has beenworking on sheep, and we hope to have him compete in trials some day. We joked about bringing some inso they could judge his working type. Sydney thought the white fluffy poodles were sheep and wanted toherd them. With all the people and dogs, Dance handled himself like a champ at ringside, very patient andtolerant of the other dogs and commotion around us. He let his two daughters climb all over him and pull onhis ears. He couldn’t get enough pets though; he went up to whoever sat next to him and put his head intheir lap.

Snowy River’s Little Sydney and Snowy River’s Bess both received four excellent ratings. “Quality shep-herd, alert, good balance and excellent breed type” were some of their remarks. This qualified them for boththe “National” and “International Puppy Championship.” Bess and Sydney both got “Best Puppy” wins thefirst day, and Sydney got two the second day. Competing against six pups, Sydney also received two 2ndplaces and two 3rd places in the “Best bred by” Puppy Class of the Herding Group. We were really proudof our puppies, who handled themselves quite well for six month old pups. A few visits to the park and aromp and roll in the wet grass helped.

Between all three dogs we walked away with 14 medallions and three dual champions. Snowy River EnglishShepherds now has four champions! It was a great weekend we look forward to more fun and excitingtimes with our English Shepherds.

Connie DeBusschereSnowy River English ShepherdsSweet Home, OR

Dance & Sydney with alltheir medals.

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Harlen Winter of Winter Kennelsteaching a snake avoidance class.Photo courtesy of Austin Canine

Central - Austin, TX

Beware the Snake in the GrassBy Sally Romoser

If you live in one of the contiguous 48 states, there are poisonous snakes living there with you. NorthAmerica is home to two groups of venomous snakes — coral snakes, of which there are two species, and 17species of pit vipers, which include rattlesnakes, copperheads and water moccasins. Here’s a quick primeron venomous snakes and how to protect your dog.

About VenomVenom is a toxic fluid created in specialized oral glands related to salivary glands, and every snake’s venomcontains more than one toxin. In combination, the toxins have a more potent effect than the sum of theirindividual effects. Venoms are of two types, either neurotoxic (affecting the nervous system) or hemotoxic(affecting the blood and vessels). The venom of many snakes contain both neurotoxic and hemotoxic compo-nents.

Venomous snakebites cause severe pain, cell death, numbness,diminished function and, occasionally, loss of a limb or death. Snakevenom inflicts local effects such as inflammation, damage to bloodvessel lining, clotting defects and localized tissue destruction. Somevenom can also cause neurotoxicity and interfere with nerve trans-mission, resulting in paralysis.

About AntiveninA commercially produced serum, antivenin is used to neutralize thevenom injected from poisonous snakebites. It’s made by purifying theblood and extracting the antibodies which healthy hosts – usuallyhorses and sheep — produce when small amounts of venom areinjected. Each species of snake has specific antibodies. It is usuallyadministered within four hours of a snakebite. It works by keepingvenom from binding to tissues and causing serious circulation ornervous system complications.

OccurrenceAlthough there is no formal registry or documentation, it is estimatedthat 15,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year. The

highest fatality rates occur in Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and Texas. In dogs, thehighest percentage of bites occurs on the face and head, with about one-quarter occurring on the leg and onlyrare cases on the upper body. Among the venomous snakes that bite dogs in America, rattlesnakes accountfor about 80 percent.

There are many variables to how a dog will respond to a bite: the location of the strike, the amount of venominjected, the outside temperature, the dog’s body weight, to name a few. Secondary symptoms to alert you ofa snakebite include rapid welling of the nose, face or limb, vomiting, wobbly walking, seizures, pale gums anda rapid heart rate.

PreventionOf course, prevention is the best deterrent and you’re most likely to avoid a strike if the dog is leashed.That’s not always possible or preferable, though, so here are a few things you can do to minimize encounters.

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Photo by O’Brien

Patrick CallaghanPhoto by Photo Studio

Keep out of weedy cover, if possible, and avoid walking much on summertime nights, when snakes are morenocturnal. If you do go out at night, use a flashlight and pay attention.Keep the dog from exploring holes in the ground or from digging underlogs or flat rocks. Stay on open paths, where snakes might be morevisible.

Early morning and early evening hours are the most likely times toencounter snakes, which are more active during those times of the dayand generally prefer to sleep during the hottest parts of the day, al-though they are known to come out to warm themselves during the dayin the winter. Walk heavily because snakes feel the vibrations if youput your feet down heavily and are likely to leave the area.

Snake proof your home, garage and outbuildings by keeping grass andvegetation cut short, removing debris piles (branches, leaves and logs),sealing off space under A/C unit slabs, landscaping rocks, etc., sealingoff around A/C lines, electrical and plumbing going into the house andtrimming low-hanging limbs to 3’ above the ground. Some expertsbelieve that the increasing use and popularity of mulch in gardens andlandscaping is attracting snakes, as it makes a keen habitat for burrowing.

Avoidance TrainingSnake avoidance training has often proved to be a successful deterrent by imprinting the dog to negativelyassociate the sight, sound and smell of a snake, creating an aversion and the correlation of a snake to adangerous situation. Well-trained dogs also can alert their owners, saving both from unwanted run-ins.

Due to the usual delay of symptoms and the variable effects of venom, a dog does not associate the resultingpain and discomfort with the snakebite, so untrained dogs are in danger of being bitten again. “I’ve trainedabout 25 dogs who have been bitten by a rattlesnake, and every single dog has gone up and sniffed thesnakes. I even had one who was bitten twice in one week and he marched right up to it,” according to JimWalkington of Viper Voidance, who regularly conducts private rattlesnake proofing from his property outsidePhoenix, Arizona.

How it WorksThe dog is fitted with an electronic shock collar and led toward a snake.(Some trainers allow the owner to lead the dog to the snake and othersprefer having an independent handler lead the dog through the course.)When the dog keys into the snake, begins to lean toward it and gets a goodscent, the trainer gives a short but strong electrical shock. The timing andthe use of the shock control must be precise and it’s important to knowthat the trainer to whom you are entrusting your dog is highly experienced.

According to nationally renown trainer Patrick Callaghan, who has beenconducting rattlesnake avoidance training for more than 25 years, not onlyis this most definitely NOT a do-it-yourself project, it’s important tothoroughly research the person who is proofing your dog. He recom-mends that owners ensure that their trainer has extensive experience firstas a dog trainer, then as an e-collar trainer and finally, has an expertknowledge of rattlesnakes. “It’s kinda frightening,” he said. “You need to

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Last year, ESC member Carol Verbeeck posted to anES list an account of her adventure in rattlesnakeavoidance training. It is reprinted here with her

permission.

While I’m sure she’d have preferred a day of herdingor farm chores, today was our scheduled time to attendPatrick Callaghan’s snake avoidance clinic in MorganHill. Even after signing her up for it I still had reserva-tions, since I’m not keen on e-collars for training, andhad particular concerns regarding use on a breed sosensitive as the ES — but three rattlers in our every-day area (garden, barn, woodpile) over the past coupleof months made me decide to give the clinic a try.Unlike our past dogs, who spent more time in the yardand house, Sadie is by our side most of the time, andthat puts her at greater risk for exposure to rattlers.

Her first challenge was accepting strangers fitting herwith an unfamiliar collar. The next challenge was toallow one of these strangers to take her on ahead,though we were following behind. She also allowedthis, but was unsure. No “golden retriever happy-with-anyone attitude... hey, you’re not my people!”

This “neutral handler” then took her to the first ofthree stations. She was brought to an area where arattler (with rattles taped to eliminate sound) was in aclearing. The handler brought her towards the snake.When the trainer observed her aware of the snake, hegave her the first stimulus with the remote collar.

Her response was dramatic - with a loud yelp, shesprang straight into the air. When the handler tried tobring her back towards the snake, she obviouslywanted nothing to do with getting close. The nextsnake was coaxed into rattling, and Sadie was broughttoward it from the direction she could also smell it.Each time she wanted to move away from the snake,she was rewarded with praise and a pat. Patrick’s wifeand partner in the training was by our side explainingeach step of the process as we progressed from onestation to the next.

At the final station, the handler took Sadie oppositewhere Bruce and I were asked to stand. The thirdrattler was between Sadie and ourselves. She wasreleased from the leash, and I called her. This is the“proofing” stage, where they observe what she doesto recognize if she figured out to avoid the snake. Shecame towards me, but detoured in a very wide arcaround the snake. Good girl!

She was shaken for a while, but recovered soonafterwards. By the time we got to meet our firstBernese Mountain Dog, and a McNab (who Sadieliked and would have loved to play with — he was areally sociable, likeable guy!) she was back to normal.She’s continued with normal behavior tonight, so Idon’t think the day’s experience with the e-collarcaused her any harm.

check out the background and do your research.You can do a lot of damage to your dog if, forexample, someone drags the dog up to the rattle-snake, hits the button. It’s frightening, pure frighten-ing.”

“I have an assistant trainer who’s worked with mefor 12 years, she knows how to use the e-collarproperly. Recently she said to me, ‘I’ve beenworking with you for four years on the clinics and Ican’t do it. There’s so much concentration andintensity on your part, people don’t see it. A goodpro makes it look easy.’”

Callaghan says that it takes a tremendous amount ofknowledge about operant conditioning, vast experi-ence with snakes and exquisite timing to administerthe right amount of pain at the precise moment. Oneof the hallmarks of a good trainer, he said, is theability to read the dog properly and to recognize thateach dog is unique, so trainers must develop differenttechniques for different dogs. “Educating the clientis so important when I am doing the dog, helpingthem to understand and read their dog,” he said.

Why it WorksRattlesnake avoidance training works because to adog, nothing else smells like a rattlesnake. Andfortunately, according to Callaghan, all species ofrattlesnakes have the same basic musk or odor, sothe training works for all species. As to whether thetraining works for other venomous snakes, Callaghansuspects that all venomous snakes share this similarmusk, because people who have taken his clinicshave had avoidance success when they go to theEastern U.S. and their dogs encounter other venom-ous snakes. “Who can really tell?” he muses, “Butmy guess is it’s pretty close. There’s no musk on agarden snake, no smell, same with gopher or redracer or other non-venomous snakes.”

Success RateWalkington says any trainer would be irresponsible toassert that snake proofing is guaranteed. But he saidhe keeps records that reflect a failure rate of .5 to 1percent, meaning he enjoys a 99 percent successrate. “It’s not a perfect science,” he said, “But I’ve

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Photo by O’Brien

Rattlesnake Vaccine – Does it Work?While there is a vaccine for rattlesnake bites, opinions vary on its effectiveness. Even vets who are propo-nents of the vaccine recognize that it is designed to reduce the severity of the effects from venom, and onlyprovides a few additional hours’ protection, at most, to get the dog to the vet for care. Some vets say theyhave to perform as much recovery treatment on dogs that have had the vaccine as they do for those whoaren’t protected. The vaccination is meant to reduce the overall cost and adverse effects as a result of arattlesnake bite, both of which can be significant.

Some vets and others (including the vaccine’s manufacturer) assert that dogs that are recently vaccinatedhave titers comparable to treatment with three bottles of antivenin. Still more question the degree and termof the vaccine’s efficacy, as many believe it may be effective for a period of as few as six months.

A vaccination protocol specifies two doses two to three weeks apart initially, with annual boosters requiredto remain effective. A skipped annual vaccination requires re-starting the protocol. Talk to your vet todetermine whether it’s right for you and your dog.

seen it work with my own dogs and there are plenty of instances where the dog has actually told the person,‘Hey, there’s a snake out there, don’t go out there.’”

LimitationsCallaghan cautions that even a dog who’s been trained to avoid rattlesnakes can fail in a real-life situation.When rattlesnakes pull themselves across the trail and sun themselves, he says, they are in a hibernation stateand have no smell. “In that state, their bodies shut down, they have no smell and make no sound, so to a dog,even a dog that’s gone through the clinic, it’s a stick.” He calls baby rattlers “landmines,” because they havenot yet developed a musk and have no rattles, but they can still bite.

RetestingMost trainers recommend annual or semi-annualavoidance training “brush ups,” particularly foractive or working dogs whose exposure is greatest.

Finding a Trainer or a ClinicLocal hunting and gun clubs can usually direct youto snake avoidance trainers. Other sources mightbe tracking instructors or groups or canine searchand rescue groups. Expect to pay between $50 to$100 for one session.

“What I do is teach the dog he has options now,”according to Callaghan. “Just like us driving downthe freeway, if an accident is happening right in front of us, if we have an option of avoiding it, we will takethat option. That’s no different for a dog after one of my snake clinics. It the dog can take the option, that’swhat he’s going to do.”

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Anna Therese – An NESR Love StoryBy Dianne C. Kuhl

Memphis, TN – Fall 2004 Once upon a time, there was adog. For reasons she didn’t understand, she had been abandoned,and she found herself in a strange and stressful place called ananimal shelter. It was very loud, and she lived in a cage, but atleast here she got something to eat. She had been poorly caredfor, and her beautiful coat was dull from neglect. Worst of all,she was lonely. More than anything, she longed for a gentletouch, a kind word, and someone of her own to love. As she layquietly in her kennel, she did not know that she was scheduled foreuthanasia. Though she was innocent, she was to be punishedfor the carelessness of humans.

Chicago, IL Father Bernie White loved dogs… other people’sdogs. Since childhood, he had battled allergies and asthma, bothof which caused serious respiratory problems. All his life, he had been told by doctors that pets were not anoption. Now retired, he wanted a companion. Ignoring the advice of physicians, he told his friend, Mary, thathe wanted a dog like her Mika Moo. She agreed to help.

The stage is set, and our love story begins. As in all good tales, there were challenges to meet, and twists offate. Fortunately, this is a story with a happy ending.

Her name today is Anna Therese, and she came to NESR as a Petfinder dog. She was an urgent case. Shedidn’t even have a name, just a kennel number. It took a phone conversation, laden with begging, pleas, andgood old fashioned Southern cajolery, but the shelter supervisor finally agreed to pass her over one more time.It was Thursday; we had until the next Tuesday to get her out of the shelter

Anna’s plight touched many hearts, and the ES community responded to the plea for help. Sheryl Chesneyoffered to foster, so the task became finding a way to get her out of the shelter, and then from Tennessee toSouth Carolina. With no volunteers in the area, we turned to Memphis Collie Rescue. Their wonderfulvolunteers put us in touch with Jeanne Chancellor, an amazing lady with RAOT (Responsible Animal Owners

of Tennessee.) A regular at this particular shelter, Jeanne quickly agreedto evaluate Anna, and pull her if requested to do so. This was the firsttwist of fate in Anna’s journey. There was a mix up at the shelter, whichled Jeanne to evaluate the wrong dog. While she was there, however, shesaw a death row dog with the sweetest face and such speaking eyes thatJeanne opened her heart on the spot, ignored the fact that she had no roomfor her, and committed to take in “one more” rescue dog, going on faiththat she’d be able to place her. It turned out that dog was our Anna.Jeanne adopted her on our behalf, had her spayed and took her home torecuperate. She was delivering another dog to a lady between Memphisand Nashville, and though we never knew this kind person’s name, sheagreed to take Anna and deliver her to Sherry Farley in Nashville. AnAWFA member, Sherry drove to Nashville, picked Anna up and thenbrought her to me in Knoxville. Everyone in her rescue caravan sang thepraises of this sweet and trusting dog. Knowing how exhausted she had tobe, I wasn’t surprised to see her curl up in my back seat and fall asleep.As we hit the NC mountains, however, I discovered one of Anna’s person-

Anna, shortly after arrivingat Sheryl’s home.

Anna today

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ality quirks. She sings for attention - loudly. Since this is a stretch of road that requires both hands on thesteering wheel, it was impossible to reach back and give her the touchthat she wanted, so I just sang along with her. I’m sure the folks incars around us thought I was nuts… .driving down the road andhowling in duet with a dog! We finally made it home, I tucked Anna infor the night, and didn’t hear a peep out of her until the followingmorning. That afternoon, Sheryl and her grandchildren came over topick Anna up. After a brief visit, they all loaded into the car, with six-year old Ciarra in the seat next to Anna. They were barely out of thedriveway before Ciarra wrapped her arms around this new dog andfell asleep. Anna gave a sigh of pure contentment, delivered a fewsoft kisses, and snuggled in with her new friend. She was a wonderfulguest at Sheryl’s: gentle with the children, easygoing with the otherdogs, but desperate for affection. Sheryl knew that this was a specialdog, and had very nearly decided to keep her when we were con-tacted by ESC member Mary Ramsden.

Mary told us about her friend – a retired priest – who loved her MikaMoo and had decided that he wanted an English Shepherd. He hadseen Anna on the NESR website, and fallen in love. It didn’t take any

of us long to realize that this was a match made in heaven. With Father White, Anna would have a person ofher own to adore, and we had no doubt that he would be deserving of her devotion. As soon as we said“yes” to the adoption, Father White turned into an expectant parent, reading everything he could get his handson to prepare for his new dog, and even borrowing Mika, so that he could become accustomed to having adog in his home. Sheryl’s niece and nephew were visiting from Chicago, and they offered to give Anna a rideto her new home on their return trip. After a fourteen hour drive, Anna jumped out of the car, and wentstraight to Father White, as if she just knew that he was “hers.”

Today, Anna is Fr. White’s constant companion, and the absolute darling of St. Celestine’s parish. They live inthe rectory, next door to the parish elementary school, and on her oneyear anniversary, the children threw a birthday party in her honor. Fr.White and Anna take several walks a day, and he has not been hospital-ized for his respiratory problems since her arrival. He takes Anna withhim on as many outings as he can, but if she stays home, he’s sure tohave several people ask about her. They are currently working forAnna’s CGC, after which Fr. White plans to obtain therapy certificationso that she can join him in his work as a police chaplain, at area nursinghomes, and at a Catholic home for children with disabilities.

After a year in her new home, Anna’s coat is like silk, and she glows withlife, love, and joy. So does Father White. Mary put it simply: “Theywere meant to be together.”

Anna is a walking testament to love. Her story very nearly ended at ananimal shelter, but because of the efforts of people who had nothing incommon other than a love of dogs, she is now a beloved companion, andhas touched the hearts of more people than we could have imaginedwhen she became an NESR alumnae. She is a reminder – to everyone involved with Rescue – of why wedo what we do.

Anna at home with Father White

A match made in heaven

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Holly-OMAD, EJC, V-EJC, Outstanding V-EAC, Outstanding V-EGC

March 25, 1993 – April 8, 2006

Today I had to say farewell to my beloved English Shepherd.

I remember May 19, 1993 when almost the entire Canine Agility Teamwaited hours at the Fresno Airport for my puppy to arrive from Okla-homa.

I remember a severely dysplastic pup that grew into a wonderful agilitydog. I remember the trialing adventures that took us all round Califor-nia and to Arizona, Idaho, Washington and Texas. I remember theexcitement as we competed at several USDAA Nationals andNADAC Championships. Thank you, Holly for beginning a wonderfulagility partner.

I remember how Holly protected me from and intruder when she wasjust two. Thank you, Holly for being my protector.

I remember one Memorial Day weekend when her Godmother pulled her from the back of a pick-up that hadrolled on the way to agility. Thank you, Holly for taking the entire ordeal in stride.

I remember the English Shepherd gatherings and all the great people and ESs we have met. Thank you, forthe friendships you brought into my life.

I will always remember the 13 years she filled with her love and devotion and how my life was blessed andenriched by this beautiful English Shepherd. Thank you God for bringing her into my life.

Good by for now, we will be together again.Karen Birdsong

It is with much sadness that we reportthe passing of Theresa & David

Kaschak’s Cocoa. There had beensuch high hopes of her overcomingcancer, especially with the good vet

report in March 2006. (See April 2006issue for Cocoa’s story.) Cocoa took aturn for the worse and died in May.

She will be greatly missed.

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The love of a dog…I grew up with English Shepherds and I always knew that someday– as an adult - I would have my own English Shepherd. First Ineeded the farm, which I got in 1989 and finally in 1993 Molly joinedthe ranks. She became my best bud, my shadow, and my constantcompanion. It quickly became apparent that one of her favoritethings was to “go do chores”. This was a phrase she picked up onher own with no conscious training on my part. From the time shewas a little ball of fluff that I could carry with me she let me knowshe was not happy being left out. If I put her in a pen in the barn tokeep her safe while I did some things she really chewed me out.She had a bark that just told you that you were being royally chewedout. This continued throughout her life. If left behind for anyreason, she barked her displeasure and I would know I was being called every name in the book.

She was exceedingly gentle with babies… lambs, kittens, humans… you name it, she loved babies and chil-dren. Yet, she could back a cantankerous ram away from me and come back prancing and spitting wool witha “take that” attitude.

She was my protector. Anyone who knew us knew “not to mess with Marcia” or you would have Molly tocontend with. She always placed herself between me and the world… in the doorway of any room I was in,sitting or lying in front of me wherever I would be sitting. Always facing whatever might come our way.

She was my cuddle dog. She gave the best hugs, leaning tightly into your neck and shoulder. As I woke upin the morning she would get on the bed with me and lay her head onto my shoulder and snuggle in with me.What a nice way to start the day.

She loved water and loved to swim. Any water she could find was fair game for her to immerse herself in.This included skanky old water in a tractor tire out behind the barn. The one exception… baths. She wasn’treal thrilled with having a bath but spray from a garden hose was fine.

For the last 11 months Molly has been fighting cancer. They only thought she had a couple of weeks to live,but she proved them wrong. I felt as long as she was eating well (Molly was a lick her bowl and everyoneelse’s clean kind of gal) and wanted to go do chores with me that things were good. For the past couple ofweeks her appetite has been dropping off and finally over the weekend she quit eating her regular foodentirely. I would give her what ever appealed to her. Monday, she was quite weak. It was hard for her toeven walk from in the house to outside. She was out in the yard lying down when I went to do chores. I toldher to “stay here, I’ll be right back.” I took a couple more steps and she got up and wanted to come withme. Slowly, somewhat wobbly she came with me. She was my helpmate to the end. Later that night shehad a bad spell and I told her it was ok to let go. She died in the night early Tuesday morning, April 18th.

There is a huge hole in my heart and in my life right now. For over 13 years she was my best bud, constantcompanion, nurse mate, protector and a constant joy. She was so terribly special. Thankfully her legacy liveson through descendants of hers. I only raised one litter but I’m so glad I did that.

On a related note, the same year I got Molly, Sundance, my paint mare and a gift from my dh, came to joinus. She was 5 months old and she and Molly became great friends racing around together. Sundance diedWednesday night in a freak situation. I will miss that welcoming whinny when I get home.

To Molly and Sundance… … Rest in peace my friends. You are sorely missed.

With Much Love…Marcia and Muenchkin

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Big Brags Come From Young PackagesBy Paula Goff

Sometimes we, as breeders, like to share with all how our puppies are doingout in the world. I’ve had one litter of pups from my Belle Oaks Willowand Belle Oaks Okie, which was born in August 2005. Willow was bred byVivian Flynt and is a cross of Chaz and Tizzie (It’za Prairie Twister). Okiewas bred by Sharlyn Dalby with her Butcher line of dogs.

Luckily for me, a first time breeder, it was only a litter of five. Willowmanaged to have the first one, Rosebud, up on my bed while I was gone atthe store. But, as soon as I got home, I ruined her comfy plans and movedher to my bathroom. I ended up sharing that room with the pups forapproximately the next 3 weeks. Anyway, time moved on, and now fourout of the five pups have moved on to different homes.

Spanky was always to first to escape, explore, and plunder. He is now residing in Wisconsin on 315 acres offarmland and cattle pastures. He has been Kory’s bestfriend, and has amazed Kory with his intelligence. Spankywon his obedience class of 9, beating out an AustralianShepherd for 1st prize. Kory already takes Spanky outwith him when they do their cattle chores, and some daysoon will get to help when cattle are moved from onepasture to another.

Lizzie was always right behind Spanky in his adventures.The two of them got lost in my 40 acres of woods, and ittook daddy Okie to find them down on one of the islands in

the river that borders the edge of my property. Lizzie has moved on to a situation in downtown Indianapoliswhere she actually has six head of sheltie sheep to oversee and keep in their pasture, along with chickens andducks. Lizzie has shown the true ES spirit in lovingly watching the baby sheep that arrived this spring, andhas taken it upon herself to keep those “wascally” chickens in their penswhere they belong. Her latest attempts to help, involve trying to gather theeggs for her family. She actually did deliver one unbroken!

Buddy has become the companion/watchdog for a 75 year old lady out ona farm in southern IN. He lets her know when anyone arrives, except thelady’s son who lives on a nearby farm. Buddy doesn’t even have to seeKen’s truck pull in to not bark. He just lays waiting for their wrestlingmatch. Buddy’s latest is to keep the yard clean of beer bottles that peoplethrow out driving by. Funny thing is they are all Miller Lights! Hmm. Goeasy, Buddy.

Rosebud, now Lahaina Belle, is living a quiet, easy life in a suburb ofChicago. And last, but not least, Alfie is right here on my small ranch withme. Time allowing, I hope to get him into herding training because I feel Isee the grit mixed with a gentle nature that a good herder needs. I feel like a proud grandma watching my“babies” making their place in this world.

Kory proudly displaying Spanky’s1st Place ribbon.

Lizzie playing with her friend, Ajax.

Buddy & his new owner

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With maturity comes wisdom and beauty ...Bracken’s Sudden Spring12 years oldOwner: Kathy Lofthouse Breeder: YoderBracken, MAD, EAC, CGC (USDAA Master Agility Dog,North American Dog Agiltiy Council Elite Agility Certificate,Canine Good Citizen) was so named because she came from abarn in -10 degrees to 85 degrees in Southern California. She isa very sweet, easy-going dog who is happiest when at homewith her family. At 12 years old Bracken is growing a littledeaf, but she is happy and spry. She likes to take long naps onthe couch, but still likes to get the boy dogs playing when shefeels like it and can give a bunny a good run for it’s money!

McVaugh’s Charlie13 years oldBreeder & Owner: Nancy McVaughCharlie is a real good dog. He is greatwith kids and will work cattle.

Suzi11 yrs. in picture/April 1990-August 2002Owner: Nancy McVaughBreeder: Rhonda CardotSuzi was a laid back female with enoughgrit to work cattle and pigs. She wasfriendly with most, unless they threatenher family. A true, loyal companion & agreat mother to her litters.

Pal (on right, son King on left)Age in picture - 13 ½, died at 15 ½ years oldOwned by Nancy McVaugh’s familyBreeder: Paul GebhardHe was their first ES & was purchased when Nancywas 1 month old. Very easy going, loyal, protective,excellent on cattle. Known to climb trees to killraccoons and opossum for our coonhound and to backkids away from a campfire. He knew that the word“shot” meant it was time for his vaccination & he’d runand hide. He was an excellent softball and hide-n-seekplayer. With cattle, he only used as much force asneeded. With stray or threatening dogs, he wasfearless. He would ‘herd’ 7 dogs into a semi-trailer,hearing a horrible rumble we feared the worst, but hecame out strutting proudly.

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Brink’s Dutch BoyMay 1994 - January 2005Owner & Breeder: Marcia King-BrinkDutch was the son of Molly, brother toMuenchkin and Partlow’s Buddy.

Muenchkin12 years oldOwner & Breeder: Marcia King-BrinkMuenchkin is daughter of Molly. She was born May 3, 1994and is my ‘special’ child. She was very skinny and weakwhen born, so I bottle raised her. She is small and petite(only 32#), but has a heart and spirit as big as all outdoors.

Peaslee’s Brighton10 years old in July 2006Owner: Mary PeasleeBreeder: Barbara BarkerBrighton is pictured with Anna Peaslee, who is just a year older!

Brink’s Molly Jo13 years old – January 1993 - April 2006Owner: Marcia King-BrinkBreeder: Kathy MartinFor over 13 years she was my best bud, constantcompanion, nurse mate, protector and a constant joy.

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McVaugh’s Coco13 years oldBreeder & Owner: Nancy McVaughCoco is a nice dog, a little reserved.

Kotah14 years oldOwner: Beth BartholomewKotah is a rescue, so of unknown pedigree. Shestill does 360 degree turns down the hall whenit’s time for her nighttime cookie, and she can“sit pretty” (good for keeping her back legsstrong) better than any of the younger dogs! Westill “play agility” in the backyard at times, too.

Shepherd’s Way Dover11 1/2 years oldOwner: Mary PeasleeBreeder: Barbara Barker

Reno (12 ½), Tess (13 ½) & Scooter (8)Owner & Breeder: David & Judy HughesTess & Reno play together like puppies nearlyevery day, but only a few minutes at a time &then it’s naptime. Tess has been Judy’sshadow all her life & still follows her everystep. Reno originally lived with the grandkids,but has been back since the age of 9 with theHughes. Puppy picture is of Tess.

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The Life and Adventures of Sam DogBy Vivian Flynt © 2006

As told by Gene Simpson, Yokena, Mississippi

Sam Dog was the most amazing English Shepherd I’ve ever owned in my life. He was a black tricolor,perfectly marked, with a stripe blaze. No, I don’t have any pictures of him. I didn’t really bother with manyphotos because his picture was everywhere: just look up “English Shepherd” in the old EncyclopediaBritannica – the dog pictured there is an exact ringer for Sam.

So much about Sam is a mystery. Like where he was born, for instance. I know he came from an Amishfamily, but whether it was an American or an English family we’ll never know. After all, there are Amish inEngland. So whether he was born in Britain or smuggled there aboard a military jet is impossible to say.

Sam spent the first few years of his life in Britain as the mascot of a U.S. Air Force flying wing in Liverpool,England. The wing’s tanker planes flew air refueling missions for high-altitude bombers during the late-Korean and early-Vietnam wars. When the wing was disbanded, the captain of the squadron brought Samto the USA. But he and his wife ran into problems keeping Sam in their base housing. So Sam went to liveat the captain’s wife’s farm in Georgia. That’s where I met him – and he was the sorriest sight I’d ever seen.

I had answered a free-to-good-home ad in the newspaper, and had been invited to come to their farm andhave a look. What I saw broke my heart. The father-in-law had pit bulls and those pits had fought with thatEnglish Shepherd something awful. He was torn up and limping on a broken left front leg. I agreed to adopthim simply to get him out of that situation – no way I was leaving him there to be killed by those pits. I drovehim straight to the vet. It was 1961 and Sam was approximately two and a half years old.

Once Sam Dog got well I knew I had something special. He was a big dog – 65 pounds at least – withgreat conformation. And my gosh was he smart – super smart. I could tell Sam which stall to put a cow inand he’d put it in there without fail. Sam was also an outstanding squirrel dog, and he could tree coons aswell as any hound. He was my constant companion there on the farm.

I remember the time he caught a live skunk in the hayloft and brought it to us. He had it by the nape of theneck and was carrying it like a momma cat carries a kitten. That skunk was twisting and thrashing andsquirting up a storm. We ran in the opposite direction and dang if Sam didn’t follow us! He was so proud ofhis skunk that he wanted us to have it whether we wanted it or not!

But the day I’ll never forget was the day Sam saved my daughter’s life. It was a chilly, damp, late-Novem-ber day. I went to the part of our farm that bordered the 14,000-acre Big Black River Swamp. Sam andfive-year-old Peggy tagged along. (My wife had to attend a church function and asked if I would watchPeggy that day.) I was setting fence posts, and Peggy had brought her bicycle along. She was riding itaround close by. I’d stop every once in a while and make sure Peggy was sticking around like she’d prom-ised. As the hours wore on, though, I got engrossed in my work and didn’t bother to stop and check like Ishould have. I finally stopped when I noticed dusk was beginning to fall.

“Come on, Peggy. Let’s call it a day,” I said. But there was no answer. I looked around. No Peggy. NoSam. Just empty fields and gathering gloom. Then I saw the bicycle lying on its side. It was like the world

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dropped away from my feet. Frantically, I yelled for Peggy. When there was no response, I yelled for Sam.Eventually Sam emerged from the woods. I grabbed him by the collar and said, “Sam Dog, go find mybaby!” He ran in the opposite direction, and I got so upset I whipped him for it. After that Sam wouldn’t letme get close to him. All I could do was follow. He led me deep into the swamp, and there in a thicket wasPeggy. She was just standing there, holding Sam’s collar. I didn’t know which one to hug first.

Several years later another child wandered into the swamp and got lost. Sam Dog trailed and found her too.He also found a calf lost in a sinkhole for two days. Sam Dog stayed at my farm until 1974, when he died ofa heart attack as an old dog.

When my wife got sick with cancer I sold the farm. I now live in town and work as a chaplain for hospice.No particular denomination; I’m there simply to provide comfort. It’s just that the hospice folks were sogood to me when my wife was dying that I wanted to give something back. I still have an English Shepherd,a rescue I adopted from Maggie Hermann in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Corey sometimes goes to hospice withme for visits. The patients just love him and he enjoys it too. He rears up and gently puts his front feet on thebed. Then he walks the length of the bed on his hind legs.

Corey is no Sam Dog, of course. But then I don’t feel right comparing Corey to Sam – that’s kind of likecomparing your kids one against the other. Corey is a town dog and Sam was a country dog, and thatmakes a big difference. Something about being on the farm just brings out the best in an English Shepherd.But I’ll tell you this: there’s not a day in the world that I don’t hear Peggy’s voice without thinking of Sam.When he needed a helping hand, I gave it to him; and the first chance he got, he returned the favor. SamDog was one extraordinary dog.

Prior to WWII, with the exception of sled dogs in Alaska and otherfrozen terrains, dogs had not been used extensively in the US military.After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, a need was seen to incorporate dogsinto the service. A group called Dogs for Defense, established in January1942, encouraged dog owners across the US to donate their dogs to theArmy’s Quartermaster War Dog Program. Through this program, knownunofficially as the K-9 Corps, many donated dogs were trained to be-come sentry, sled and pack, messenger, mine detector and scout dogs.Like the Marines, only a few of those dogs enrolled “had what it took” tobecome a part of the military.

By the fall of 1944, there were only seven preferred breeds of militarydogs; German Shepherds, Belgian Sheep Dogs, Dobermans, FarmCollies, Siberian Huskies, Malamutes and Eskimo dogs. Crosses of thesebreeds were accepted as well.

Training time was around 8-12 weeks for each dog. Many soldiers’ liveswere saved by having a canine member as a part of their patrols. At theend of WWII, all the borrowed military dogs were retrained in order toreturn to civilian life. They were then returned to their owners if possible,or sold to the public.

Modder, a decorated WWIIES’y type of dog, served with

a British Regiment.

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The Dog Dangers of SummerBy Sally Romoser

Oh, summertime, when the livin’ is easy. Well, almost. Owners of active dogs are wise to be on the alert forthe attendant perils of longer days and outdoor living. As you walk through the dark forest with your dog,you might even find yourself chanting, “stickers and snakes and ticks, oh my!” Here are some of the morecommon hazards to navigate on your way to an active and healthy summer.

HeatstrokeCarry lots of water in warm weather, particularly when you’re participating in active outings. Dogs are prone

to dehydration and heat stroke just as we are: look for signs oflethargy, clumsiness and heavy panting. Other symptoms includestaring, anxious expression, refusal to obey commands, warm,dry skin, high fever, vomiting and collapse. Let the dog rest inthe shade, and soak it down with water (a swim in a mountaincreek or lake is the best way to beat heat exhaustion and heatstroke). Often the dog will respond after a few minutes ofcooling, only to have the temperature spike or fall. If thishappens or if the dog does not respond to cooling techniques, it isimperative to get to a veterinarian immediately.

Dogs can succumb to heatstroke in as few as 15 minutes frombeing locked in a hot car. Even when the outside temperature isrelatively moderate and the windows are cracked, the tempera-ture inside a shaded car can rise 20 to 80 degrees in just minutes.

If the car is parked in the sun, the inside temperature can quickly reach 160 degrees.

BloatPut simply, bloat is gastric torsion that is a serious, life-threatening condition requiring immediate veterinarycare. Although the exact conditions that cause bloat are sometimes unclear, it appears to occur more oftenduring warm weather. Dogs that are fed once daily are at higher risk. Factor in gulping food, taking in air andlots of water, followed by vigorous exercise after a full meal, and therisk increases. Warning signs include abdominal distention andtightness, salivating, restlessness and retching. Other signs mayinclude depression, lethargy, anorexia, weakness or a rapid heart rate.Seek immediate veterinary attention.

StickersSpeargrasses are the bane of owners who like to hike with their dogs.Several species of annual wild grasses such as ripgut grass,cheatgrass and red brome, as well as some native grasses such asneedlegrass, can cause problems for dogs. Considered the worst ofthe plants that sprout hard seed-bearing structures, foxtails (aka wildbarley) are primarily the scourge of California and states west of theMississippi. They have sharp points at one end and microscopic barbsthat easily move in the direction of the point, but not the other way.They “work in”, but they don’t “work out”. Speargrass points or otherstickers can become imbedded in the hair, especially the paws andears, in nostrils, eyes and even “up the bum.” As they work their way

Marcia King-Brink’s Molly Jo cooling itduring the hot summer months.

For those extreme canine athletes,service dogs and high-drive

farmhands, a cooling vest can givea dog comfort and an owner peaceof mind when temperatures soar.

Worn as a vest, they pull heat awayfrom your dog, lasting two and

a-half hours in 100 degreetemperatures. An all-natural,non-toxic brand called “Chilly

Dog” is available fromwww.helpingudders.com, which

donates 10 percent of the purchasecost to rescue and 10 percent tosupply vests for working dogs in

Iraq and Afghanistan.

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in and become embedded, they cause severe infection and abscesses and can sometimes be fatal if leftuntreated.

Look for extended biting at a paw or head shaking as signs of trouble. It’s best to check thoroughly after everyexposure to speargrasses or burrs. For those in arid climes, an extended run-in with a desert cactus can resultin a painful and costly trip to the vet and even one puncture can result in infection.

Good news: dogs are immune to poison ivy, sumac and poison oak. Bad news: they walk through it, you petthem and you’re hatin’ life for weeks. If you’re susceptible, pick up some outdoor skin cleanser such as Tecnuby Oak-n-Ivy, which can remove the oils from your skin and stop irritants from spreading (as well as decon-taminate your clothes and gear) if you use it within a few hours of exposure.

Mushrooms: Many pet owners don’t realize that some of the mushrooms that grow on their property or in thewoods where they walk are toxic to dogs and can even be fatal. Dogs who like to “graze” will sometimes eatwild mushrooms along with lawn grasses, leading to mushroom poisoning. Dogs can sometimes become ill justby licking a poisonous mushroom. Some dogs, like some people, are allergic to even edible, normally safemushrooms. Symptoms of mushroom poisoning can range from mild vomiting and diarrhea to severe digestiveproblems or complete liver failure. Since it can be difficult to distinguish poisonous mushrooms from ediblemushrooms, it’s best to dig up all mushrooms. Kicking or smashing them only releases the spores, causingmore mushrooms to sprout. Be especially cautious of parasol-shaped and all small brown mushrooms.

Pad InjuriesIt’s not only natural dangers like sharp rocks that threaten to injure a dog’s pads. Many beaches, national andstate parks, as well as mountain areas with old mining claims are littered with rusty metal and glass. If yourdog cuts a pad, check the wound for foreign objects, remove any bits of glass, metal or other material, thenstop the bleeding through direct pressure.

Remember just how hot sand and asphalt can become under the scorching summer sun. When you’rewearing shoes, you may not realize how these can injure your pup’s paws. Reach down and hold your palmor the sole of your foot on the asphalt or sand. If it’s uncomfortable or painful for you, it will be painful toyour dog’s pads.

PestsOh, drat the little nasties that plague our pets! Mosquitoes can cause heartworm in dogs, so most vetsrecommend administration of monthly heartworm medication. Because of possible Ivermectin sensitivity incollie breeds, many ES owners choose Interceptor brand. Consult your veterinarian about what product isright for your dog.

Flea and tick medications can prevent and kill fleas andticks. For best results, apply the medication directly to theskin and try to keep the dog from getting wet three daysbefore and three days following application. Promptremoval of the tick is key, because it can take severalhours to days for the tick to transmit disease. Theseinclude Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever andseveral strains of ehrlichiosis.

The StinkiesDon’t chase the kitty — particularly the black and whiteones! If your dog gets sprayed by a skunk, the first thingto do is to check his face, eyes, ears, nose and mouth, right Photo courtesy of Stink’s owner, Michon Pratt

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where the skunk is most likely to aim. Rinse the face well, and if the face is still quite inflamed, there is apossibility that the throat and lungs could be inflamed also, which would necessitate a trip to the vet.

As for the “eau de skunk” (and back rolls in other good – to dogs — smells), try the home remedy now mostoften replacing tomato juice: one teaspoon of dish washing liquid and one cup of baking soda dissolved in onequart of hydrogen peroxide (three percent strength). After thoroughly soaking your dog in the mixture, rinsewith clean tap water. You may need a few applications, buteventually, it’ll help cut the odor. Commercial products forremoving skunk odors usually work well and are available atthe veterinarian’s office and most pet stores.

Summer Cruisin’If your ES loves to hang her head out the car window to feelthe wind in her fur, beware that just one tiny cinder canseriously injure a dog’s eye or cause infection. Eyewear fordogs is not just for fun, it’s functional as well: they can helpprotect eyes from foreign objects as well as from UV radia-tion that causes cataracts.

SunburnYes, your dog can get sunburn, too, even though the coat actsas natural insulation from damaging ultraviolet light. So ifyour ES is enjoying extended play or work sessions in the sun,apply sunscreen on areas where the fur is thin or white, likethe nose and tips of the ears. This is where the sun can mosteasily penetrate and do the most damage to skin. Use one that’s SPF 15 or higher, realizing that the higherthe SPF, the thicker it usually is and therefore more difficult to apply. Look for brands without PABA, whichis dangerous to dogs, and ones that are formulated for sports or are waterproof. A number of canine sun-screens also are available. Tip: distract your dog during and immediately after application to keep them fromlicking it all off. Hopefully they’ll “fogetaboudit.”

Big BangWith their keen hearing, some dogs are particularly sensitive to loud noises, so fireworks and thunderstormscan be traumatic. Depending on the severity of your dog’s reaction, there are a number of strategies you canemploy: desensitization (for best results, consult a trainer), use of Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) orcomfort wraps, playing background music or TV to mask the scary noise or natural or prescription sedatives.

It’s important not to comfort the dog, as this is interpreted as praise or reinforcement and affirmation thatthere really is reason for concern. Make light of the situation, remain happy and calm or totally ignore thebehavior, and hopefully, your dog will take its cue from your reaction.

Losin’ YouSummertime is a season of activity and travel, so be sure your dog’s identification is current or consider theoption of microchipping your ES. Dog theft is not uncommon, particularly for this distinct and beautiful breed.You also can easily get separated unintentionally, particularly if the dog becomes spooked by loud noises,strange people or events. Remember, not every ES is like the fabled breed celebrity, Bobbie the Wonder Dogof Oregon, who traveled 3,000 miles to find his “misplaced” family!

The End. Nope, we ain’t even gonna mention porcupines. Ouch!

Sally Romoser’s Brady makesDoggles look good!

Elaine Reynold’s recent litter keepingcool by the pool.

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Avoiding Heat Related Injuries in DogsNate Baxter, DVM

Cooling: Evaporative cooling is the most efficient means of cooling the dog down. However, in a muggyenvironment, moisture will not evaporate, so cooling does not happen well. The best way to do this is to runthe coldest water you can find over the dog, so there is always fresh water in contact with the skin. Whenyou immerse a dog in a tub, the water trapped in the hair coat will get warm next to the dog, act as aninsulator against the cool water, so cooling stops. Running water over the dog and placing him in front of a fanis even better. Misting the dog with water will only help if you are in a dry environment or in front of a fan.Just getting the dog wet is not the point, you want the water to be cool itself, or to evaporate. For MOSTsituations all you will need to do is get the dog in a cooler environment, i.e. shade or in air conditioning.

Rubbing/ Isopropyl Alcohol: I do carry it for emergencies. It is very effective at cooling due to the rapidevaporation. It should only be used when other methods are not working. Alcohol has fallen out of favor withER specialists, so use it only as a last ditch effort. You should be on your way to the veterinarian before youget to this point. Alcohol should be used on the pads and lower feet area where there is little more than skinand blood vessels over the bones. Use a little bit and let it evaporate, you can use too much as some isabsorbed through the skin. There are concerns about toxicity, but you have to get the temperature down.

Watching Temperature: If you feel your dog is in danger of heat injury, check its temperature and write itdown. Keep checking it every 3 minutes. **VERY IMPORTANT** Once the temperature STARTS todrop, STOP ALL COOLING EFFORTS. The cooling process will continue. If the temperature starts at106.5, and then next time it drops to 105.5, stop cooling the dog, dry it off, and continue monitoring. You willbe amazed how it continues to go down. If you do not stop until the temperature is 102, it will drop way toolow. I cannot emphasis this point enough.

When the dog is so heated that it is panting severely, only let it have a few laps of water. Water in the stom-ach does not cool the dog; you just need to keep the mouth wet so the panting is more effective. Do notworry about hydration until the temperature has started down. A dog panting heavily and taking in largeamounts of water is at risk of bloat. Once the temperature is going down and panting has slowed to almostnormal, then allow water. The dog will rehydrate itself after his temperature is normal. If the dog has aserious problem and you have gotten the temperatureback to normal, get the dog to a vet, as it can still needIV fluids and some medication. Also, a case of heatstroke can induce a case of hemorrhagic gastroenteritiswith a ton of very bloody diarrhea and a lot of fluid andelectrolyte loss. These cases need aggressive treatment.

Prevention: The best method of treatment is preven-tion. Learn to watch your dog, and see the changes inthe size of the tongue, and how quickly it goes down.Learn your dog’s response to the different environ-ments, and be careful when you head south for an earlyseason hunt test or trial. Try different things in training to help the dog cool and learn what works best.Another very important point: Do not swim your hot dog to cool it and then put in put in a box/tight crate.Remember, evaporation cannot take place in a tight space. The box will turn into a sauna and you will cookyour dog. Carry a stake out chain, and let the dog cool and dry before putting it up.

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Table of Contents

Raising and Working Your English ShepherdTraining Your Dog to Help on the Farm:

First StepsLearning by DoingLivestock BasicsBalancing Starting a Pup/Dog-breaking StockObservations on Dog-Breaking StockIntroducing A Young Dog to Baby LivestockIntroducing New Livestock on Your FarmAdjusting Your Approach to Fit the Dog

Cowdog TrainingDifferences Between Working Goats and SheepTroubleshooting Guide

Farmdog HandbookA new ESC publication

Have you ever wished for some type of publication that directly addresses the issues of training an EnglishShepherd to work on the farm? The ESC now has available a new Farmdog Handbook that puts theinformation you need, right at your fingertips. Articles are written by English Shepherd owners who usetheir own farm experience to address the issues. Booklets are available at a cost of $5, or 10 for $25.These may be ordered through the treasurer, Jo Mercer.

Below is an excerpt from the troubleshooting guide:

How can I train my pup to deal with the electricwire we use to contain our livestock?

Advice from Kim Consol:“I thought that I would share something that I’ve beendoing, since it seems to have helped my dogs deal with theelectric fence. This wasn’t intentional training, rathersomething that accidentally worked.

The first times that my dogs got zapped by the fence, they ran to the house and were reluctant to return tothat pasture again. I don’t think that they knew, at first, that the fence was the source of the pain. This wasmy back pasture, fenced with HT wire. I let them hang back for a few days, then I showed them that if theyfollowed me through the gate, nothing would hurt them.

When we put in the front pastures & cow pen with electric rope, once again they did not realize that thefence was electric at first. When the dogs were out on their own, they got zapped. After this, they showedreluctance to enter the cow pen or cross through the pastures. This fence has a charger with a handy offbutton. I always stop to turn the charger off & double check the power light before going into the cow penevery day. When the dogs started hesitating, I told them it was ok-it’s not hot. I would also grab the ropewith my hand to show them. If we were walking by the pasture when the fence was on, I would tell them tobe careful because the fence is hot. The dogs have learned what the word hot means from when I give them

something hot to eat and warn them to waitbecause it’s “hot”. They never wait the firsttime. Anyway, I noticed that Bailey startedglancing at the charger before we entered thecow pen, then he would look at me, waiting forme to tell him that the fence was ok. Skye alsohesitates & waits for my ok. Once they haveheard my ok, they have no more stress aboutbeing in those areas.

In the back pasture, I noticed that they nowfound a low spot of ground where they slip underthe wire safely. So I guess what I am saying isthat it helps the dog to understand that it’s thefence wire, not the job or the whole area, thatcauses the pain.”

Kim Consol’s Bailey watching a lamb.

Shepherd’s CallCaption Contest Winner!

The picture for the October 2005 contestwas submitted by Heather Houlihan.Rebecca Wingler submitted the winningcaption. Both of these ladies will receive aShepherd’s Call tile for their participation.

The Winning Caption:

“How can you honestly think I hadanything to do with that mess in the

kitchen?”

Other top entries included:“English Shepherds - Your guardian angel.”“I put these on and now I need shoes to match. I just can’t seem to pull the outfit together.”“What?! Every English Shepherd doesn’t naturally have wings?”

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“Prince”Died Dec 4, 1891

Age 12 years

Old photos like this speak volumes. The family that lovedPrince and bought this photo of him weren’t rich - thiswas no fancy studio picture - and yet they valued their

dog enough to immortalize him with a picture. Prince wasno doubt a working farm dog, as his feet are still muddy.

But, one of the good chairs was brought out from thehouse, Prince was told to “sit” and sit he did for the long

exposure it took to capture his image. Prince was astreasured as any of our dogs today, and, as the writer no

doubt intended, he is not forgotten.Photo is from the collection of Jan Hilborn.

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News From the ESC Registry -

ESC-150 May’s Roaming Reno Jerry MayESC-151 McCall’s Ringo Lynda McCallESC-152 McCall’s Gabby Lynda McCallESC-153 McCall’s Daisey Lynda McCallESC-154 Josie Wells Kenneth HollowayESC-155 Bonnie Bootsie Carroll Charles ‘Chip’ CarrollESC-156 Arwen Evenstar Elva Pera KellyESC-157 Zip Marvin MaysESC-158 Adamo’s Yankee Clipper James AdamoESC-159 Kovar’s Shane Leslie KovarESC-160 Woodrow Call Alderson Edwin AldersonESC-161 Earth Angels Chandler Jean RawlingsESC-162 Concharty Moonlight Serenade Karen ClineESC-163 Concharty Grizzly Bean Karen ClineESC-164 Concharty Wildfire Renee RhodesESC-165 Baron’s Ella Fred BaronESC-167 Nodolf’s Shep Charles NodolfESC-168 Sloan’s Rip Tara William CorleyESC-169 Good Shepherd’s Hallelujah Amy DorschESC-170 Samantha Dawn Jan GreenbergESC-171 Casey-Girl Jan GreenbergESC-172 Carney’s Lass Meora Jacqueline CarneyESC-173 Bailey Bu Thomas James ThomasESC-174 Concharty Delphine Cricket Hannah BledsteinESC-175 Cimarron Tequila Sunrise Douglas JohnsonESC-176 Lantry’s Mandy Bruce LantryESC-177 Spry’s Addison Crystal SpryESC-178 Nodolf’s Snip Charles NodolfESC-179 Young’s Lucas Luke Brockish Gwendolyn BrockishESC-180 Patton’s Wes Brockish Gwendolyn BrockishESC-181 Snowy River’s Tango Jill MeseckESC-182 Earth Angels Dodge Stephen BarnesESC-183 BAF Texas Ranger Shannon UlrichESC-184 Rose of Cimarron Elaine ReynoldsESC-185 Stonycreek’s Uptown Girl Bev JohnsonESC-186 Cimarron’s Cheeky Galileo Barbara Miketta

Owner NameESCR# Dog Name

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Registry Database

Many of us have a story to tell about an ES that we owned as achild and what a wonderful dog he or she was. More than once,the thought crosses our minds about how great it would be if wecould locate the breeder, the line or just any information regardingthe ES we once knew. Sadly, many of us will never be able todiscover this information due to records being lost in our families,or perhaps even to the “closed” nature of the current registries.

The ESC is on the verge of a ground-breaking registry that will bejust for English Shepherds. In December 2004, a mailing was sentasking for your help in providing copies of your ES pedigrees forthe database. For all who have responded, thank you for helping get the database off to a good start. Forthose who haven’t responded yet, please take time to do so now. All ES pedigree information is requestedwhether the dog is living or deceased, intact or spayed/neutered, registered or unregistered. You have theability to help make this database the most complete ES record in existence. One that will help us, our childrenand grandchildren research and learn about the ES we know and love today.

The copies may be mailed or emailed to: Rebecca Wingler3112 Olive Chapel RoadApex, NC [email protected]

The Bylaws committee will be making a pictorial guide to go along with the revised Breed Standard. We needyour photos!! Pictures of your dog which illustrate either distinctive aspects of breed character or showclearly the structure of your dog would be most appreciated. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words,so getting some nice quality photos that show both physical and temperament characteristics of the breed willmake our standard that much more meaningful to people trying to learn about the breed.

To enrich the “working characteristics” section of thestandard, we could use photos that capture your dog atwork, (displaying his herding ability, intelligence, familydevotion, or general usefulness around the farm). Thephysical description in the standard would benefit from goodquality photos of heads (showing typical expression, as wellas giving a sense of the range of acceptable head shape/proportions and ear sets), side shots (taken at the level of thedog, so proportions are easily appreciated — when you lookdown on the dog it makes their legs look shorter), and photosshowing the various traditional colors and patterns.

For this particular project, we would like to limit the photosto dogs of known ancestry, and if you could include someinformation on your dog (gender, age, registration, and/orsome pedigree information), that would be helpful. Breedersare welcome to indicate the kennel their dog is from, and wewill credit photos accordingly. You can send photos to MaryPeaslee, 13131 Knaus Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, oremail digital photos to [email protected] . Pleaseinclude a written permission for us to use your photo!

Picture Request

Mary Peaslee’s Brighton makestaking good pictures easy!

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ESCR Information and ServicesRegistration Forms

You may write or phone the ESC Registrar to obtain all necessary registration forms. Forms are alsoavailable online at: http://englishshepherd.org/registry/registryindex.htm

Fees

The following schedule of fees is effective January 2005 :

Litter Application~Temporary Litter Registration $8~Permanent Registration* for All pups in litter: $8 litter fee plus $10 for each pup~Permanent Registration* for 1 or more pups in litter: $8 litter fee plus $15 for each pup

*Includes Permanent Registration Certificate with 3-Generation pedigree along with ESC tag~Dual-Sired Litter * $50*Note: This fee is in addition to the cost of DNA profiles for sires, the dam, andall pups in the litter. Permanent registration certificates are issued on all pups ina dual-sired litter at no additional fee

Full Registration~ Permanent Registration Certificate $25

with 3-Generation pedigree with ESC tag~ Replacement Certificate with registration number $7~ Replacement Certificate w/o registration number $15~ Replacement tags $15(Papers must be returned. This is not considered a duplicate.)

Duplicates (Note: Duplicates are only issued to the registered owner of the dog.)~ Duplicate Temporary Registration Certificate $5

(Puppy Certificate) ~ Duplicate Permanent Registration Certificate $5

with 3-Generation pedigreeNo tags will be issued for these duplicates

Step In Registration~ Application for Provisional Registration $35

Changes & Corrections~ Change of Address (requiring no new certificate) $0~ Transfer of Ownership with new tag $15~ Changes to data after submission $10

(i.e. change of birth or tattoo number)charge is per dog/pup

Kennel Name Registration~ Kennel Name Registration $16~ Transfer of Kennel Name Ownership $10~ Changes to data after submission $10

June 2006

ESC Member Breeder Directory

Attention Breeders:• All Breeders must have a signed Code of Ethics on file to be listed in the Breeders’ Directory or on theClub web pages. Please contact any Board member for a copy of the COE.

• The Club will post brief, free litter announcements on the Club website. Contact Mary Peaslee when youhave a planned litter or puppies available. She will post announcements a few weeks before a litter is born. Besure to contact Mary when all the pups are placed. If you do not contact Mary with updates, the announcementwill be removed after one month.

• We are also now listing planned and current litters in the Breeder’s Directory, which is printed in eachnewsletter and sent out with every Breed Information Booklet. Please let Rebecca Wingler know of your litter.

• And don’t forget to order Puppy Packets to send home with your puppies. They are a great way to helpnew owners get off to a great start. You can order the Puppy Packets from Jo Mercer, the treasurer.

• Please review all Directory entries for accuracy and let us know of any changes.

Ellen & Doyle Atchley5901 Sawmill-Mesa RoadDelta, CO 81416970-874-3001

Stacy & Michael AtkinsonLone Palmetto Farm656 Windhamtown RoadLamar, SC 29069843-319-8734 [email protected]

Neal & Doll BezetHobby Horse Farm10879 Highway 955 EastEthel, LA 70730225-683-3023

Susan Boice1880 Turner RoadXenia, OH 45385937-376-3833 [email protected]

Barbara & Jonathan BrownFarm’s Pride English Shepherds9640 Hedley Dr, RR#2Ilderton, OntarioCanada N0M 2A0519-666-0560 [email protected]/on/jumpingbean

Michelle Brubaker281 Montaqua RoadJoliet, MT 59041406-425-0594

Jacquiline Carney295 FairfaxBirmingham, MI 48009248-701-8187 [email protected]

Sheryl ChesneyChesney Farm3520 Glenn Springs RoadSpartanburg, SC 29302864-582-1867 [email protected]/geigermama

Karen Cline180 W “M” StreetJenks, OK 74037918-298-1220 [email protected]

Jim ComptonMares Nest Farm253 Shady Oak RoadLaurel, MS 39443601-729-3365 [email protected]

Bill & Gloria CorleyTwin Springs FarmHC 7 Box 363Doniphan, MO 63935573-996-4526 [email protected]/twinspringsfarm

Melissa CrislipWild Oats Farm223 Edgemont DriveHopkinsville, KY 42240270-886-2417 [email protected]/kennel.asp?Kennel=WildOats+English+Shepherds

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ESC Member Breeder DirectoryBill & Sharlyn Dalby9790 Kenwood RoadSalina, OK 74365918-434-6493 [email protected]

Connie DeBusschereSnowy River English Shepherds1357 Clark Mill RoadSweet Home, OR 97386541-367-7215 [email protected]

Debbie DollardDersam Kennel94 Dersam RoadAlden, NY 14004585-937-7896 [email protected]

Amy DorschGood Shepherd Farm5956 S. Piroke RoadStockton, IL 61085815-947-2870 [email protected]

Marianne DwightFoxhill English Shepherds266 Old Greenfield RdShelburne, MA 01370413-774-5888 [email protected]

Peg EgertsenCedar Creek English Shepherds45851 140th AvenueLaurens, IA 50554712-845-4344 [email protected]

Robin Foley32418 Shoop LaneHermiston, OR 97838541-567-1672 [email protected]

Amy and Tim ForrestForrest Run Farm1401 Taylor-Blair RoadWest Jefferson, OH 43162614-879-6699 [email protected]

Jackie Gano2239 Gano RoadWilmington, OH 45177937-486-5710 [email protected]

Paula Goff2254 N 1225 WBattle Ground, IN 47920765-564-6700 [email protected]

Judy Graff5582 East Shelby RoadMedina, NY 14103585-798-3787 [email protected]

Jan HilbornCaledonia Mission551 Mayotte RoadEast Fairfield, VT 05448802-849-6912 [email protected]/caledonia

Hubert Hinds2015 N. Quaker RoadSalem, IN 47167812-883-9611 [email protected]

Ruth HipplerEarth Angels English Shepherds4128 Peason RoadFlorien, LA 71429318-586-4549 [email protected]

Dan & Erin HischkeRed Bank Farm8742 Red Bank RoadSuring, WI 54174920-842-4044 [email protected]

Barbara Hollands4893 Cacner RoadEast Bethany, NY 14054585-345-0034 [email protected]

Heather Houlahan & Ken ChiacchiaBrandywine English Shepherds131 Chadborne CourtCranberry Township, PA 16066724-772-7837 [email protected]/lapwolf_files/page0008.htm

David & Judy Hughes632 Raymond Edwards RoadHenrietta, TX 76365940-476-2337 [email protected]

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The English Shepherd Club does not endorse breeders orverify the accuracy of directory entries. Please make careful

inquiries before purchasing a puppy, dog, or stud service fromany breeder.

Doug Johnson70910 559th AveFairbury, NE 68352402-729-5607 [email protected]

Theresa & David Kaschak3660 Brown RoadWaterford, PA 16441814-796-4070 [email protected]

Vivian Kay Keziah1886 Bescher Chapel RoadDenton, NC 27239336-964-5642

Bill &Teri Knoxdu Prairie English Shepherds5185 Goodson RoadWest Jefferson, OH 43162(614)-879-8094 [email protected]

Alexandra Logan2618 Stone RoadManitowoc, WI 54220-9420920-683-9464 [email protected]

Nancy McVaughArkwright English Shepherds8991 Center RoadCassadaga, NY 14718716-679-0480 [email protected]

Barbara MontrosePO Box 192Cloverdale, VA 24077540-977-3515 [email protected]

Jim & Darlene Partlow2550 110th StreetStuart, IA 50250641-524-5497 [email protected]

Tanya & Gene Patton334 Eager RoadDayton, WA 99328509-382-4458 [email protected]

Mary PeasleeShepherd’s Way13131 Knaus RdLake Oswego, OR 97034503-697-3498 [email protected]

Elaine ReynoldsCimarron English ShepherdsHC 1 Box 23Felt, OK 73937580-426-2326 [email protected]

Carol RossStony Creek Farm2961 W. 32 MileRomeo, MI 48065586-752-6937 [email protected]

Janice Sallee4998 New Lebanon RoadCampbellsville, KY 42718270-465-7848

Tracie Sampson3D Farms English Shepherds2325 SR187London, OH 43140740-845-0170 [email protected]

Wayne & Malivia SwansonVine and Branches Farm793 York House RoadRabun Gape, GA 30568706-490-1645 [email protected]

Sandy ThomasPO Box 135Antelope, OR 97001541-489-3385 [email protected]

Tish TorenBlacksheep English Shepherds4257 County Route 27Rock Stream, NY 14878607-535-9505 [email protected]

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Planned Litters:Amy Forrest Karen ClineRebecca Wingler

Current Litters:Amy Dorsch Robin FoleyMary Peaslee Tracie SampsonJudy Hughes Nancy McVaughTish Toren Stacy/Michael AtkinsonBill Woods Wayne/Malivia SwansonBarbara Brown Bill/Gloria Corley

Lisa Trafton281 Strong RoadCornwallville, NY 12418518-239-8055 [email protected]

John UlrichBloodstock Genetics English ShepherdsPO Box 1316195 Parker LaneMayslick, KY 41055606-584-5374 [email protected]

Lester & Sally Vandenbark7890 Beech Run RoadZanesville, OH 43701740-452-1966 [email protected]

Esther Vandiver1764 State Highway URogersville, MO 65742417-753-2917 [email protected]

Jana WilsonGreen Mountain Shepherds1629 Zack’s Fork RoadLenoir, NC 28645828-758-7952 [email protected]

Rebecca WinglerWhite Oak English Shepherds3112 Olive Chapel RoadApex, NC 27502919-362-9303 [email protected]

Bill Woods5556 Fletcher Landing RoadBainbridge Island, WA 98110206-855-9055 [email protected]

John WrightWright Family Farm325 Kings HighwayWarwick , NY 10990845-986-1345 [email protected]

Gary Zidlicky3499 248th AvenueDecorah , IA 52101563-735-5628 [email protected]

Stud Service Only

Judy Connery17 Hillcrest CircleSouthwest Harbour, ME 04679207-244-9871 [email protected] sable & white stud.PennHIP scores: 0.48 / 0.30

Nita Frank11981 Warner RoadCleveland, TX 77328281-592-5772 [email protected] stud; “natural service” onlyPennHIP scores: 0.30 / 0.35

Donald HaynesP. O. Box 5470Asheboro, NC 27204336-625-9282 [email protected]&T stud OFA’d Good at 8 years of age

Ed Lynn Jarratt2593 Swicegood RoadLinwood, NC 27299336-752-2435B&W and sable & white studsSable bobtail OFA’d Fair

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Pedigree ProfileBodhi Satva

Black & Tan Owner: Rose WingoBorn: May 8, 2005 Breeder: Pope Fergus

Bodhi is a very faithful dog. He learns fast, likes to problemsolve and is great with cats and other dogs. For exercise,he likes to swim along with going on trail runs with Rose.

He is an excellent companion dog. Bodhi is 11 months oldin the photo and weighs 60 pounds.

Sallee’s Sambo Black & Tan

Sallee’s Mindy Lou Black & Tan

Hamilton’s Gus Black & Tan

Hamilton’s Queen Black & Tan

Maynard’s Prince Black & Tan

Maynard’s Lady I

Young’s Chap Black & Tan

Kamp’s Abbey Black & Tan

Shepherd’s Rex Blaze Black & Tan

Celo Farm’s Tara Black & Tan

Boles’ G Jorabo Black & Tan

Boles’ Queen Black & Tan

Maynard’s Fuzzy Jordan Black & Tan

Carousel’s Milo Black & Tan

Shepherd’s CallEditor, Rebecca Wingler3112 Olive Chapel RoadApex, NC 27502

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