NAME: English Shepherd
OTHER NAMES: Farm Collie (This name is also used for the Scotch Collie)
ORIGIN: United Kingdom, United States of America
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Herding dog breeds (UKC)
TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, Kind, Independent, Energetic, Adaptable, Bossy
HEIGHT MALE: 18–23 inches (46–58 cm)
Female: 18–23 inches (46–58 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 21–28 kg
Female: 18–23 kg
COLORS: Brindle, Black & White, Black & Tan, Tri-color, Sable & White
OVERVIEW
A medium-sized dog of sturdy balance and harmonious proportions, built for speed and maneuverability. The English Shepherd's alert face shows intelligence. Being a "total" breed, English Shepherds should be judged both on their ability to work livestock and their physical and structural appearance. To be taken into primary consideration are type, balance, soundness, gait and temperament.
BODY TYPE
The body length, from the point of the shoulder to the point of the buttock, is about the same as the height at the withers. The chest is deep, extending down approximately to the elbows, and wide, allowing large lung capacity. The backline is level. The ribs are well sprung. The loins are strong and deep. The flank is not tucked up.
COAT
The coat is thick, glossy, and soft. It may be straight, wavy or curly, except on the face, skull and front of legs where it is short and smooth. The coat fully covers the body from ears down to feet. There is good furnishing under the body and on the upper half of the hind legs. The back of the front legs are feathered. The tail is plume like. The undercoat is soft and fine, affording protection from the elements. Any evidence of excessive grooming is to be penalized.
COLOR
Brindle, Black & White, Black & Tan, Tri-color, Sable & White
TEMPERAMENT
Energetic, intelligent, very active, agile, courageous and gritty. Fearless for their purpose. Acting immediately when commanded, and very responsive to the master's voice. Adapting themselves almost at once to working commands around farm stock. Working characteristics include: strictly low heeling, and very free with the use of their teeth. Also very watchful as guards of the home. Companionable to their master.
GAIT
Moderately long with the tip of the bone reaching to the hock joint. Carried slightly higher than the back, with a slight curve. When the dog is standing or at rest the tail should not be held straight up or over the back.
OTHER NAMES: Farm Collie (This name is also used for the Scotch Collie)
ORIGIN: United Kingdom, United States of America
SIZE TYPE: Medium dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Herding dog breeds (UKC)
TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, Kind, Independent, Energetic, Adaptable, Bossy
HEIGHT MALE: 18–23 inches (46–58 cm)
Female: 18–23 inches (46–58 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 21–28 kg
Female: 18–23 kg
COLORS: Brindle, Black & White, Black & Tan, Tri-color, Sable & White
OVERVIEW
A medium-sized dog of sturdy balance and harmonious proportions, built for speed and maneuverability. The English Shepherd's alert face shows intelligence. Being a "total" breed, English Shepherds should be judged both on their ability to work livestock and their physical and structural appearance. To be taken into primary consideration are type, balance, soundness, gait and temperament.
BODY TYPE
The body length, from the point of the shoulder to the point of the buttock, is about the same as the height at the withers. The chest is deep, extending down approximately to the elbows, and wide, allowing large lung capacity. The backline is level. The ribs are well sprung. The loins are strong and deep. The flank is not tucked up.
COAT
The coat is thick, glossy, and soft. It may be straight, wavy or curly, except on the face, skull and front of legs where it is short and smooth. The coat fully covers the body from ears down to feet. There is good furnishing under the body and on the upper half of the hind legs. The back of the front legs are feathered. The tail is plume like. The undercoat is soft and fine, affording protection from the elements. Any evidence of excessive grooming is to be penalized.
COLOR
Brindle, Black & White, Black & Tan, Tri-color, Sable & White
TEMPERAMENT
Energetic, intelligent, very active, agile, courageous and gritty. Fearless for their purpose. Acting immediately when commanded, and very responsive to the master's voice. Adapting themselves almost at once to working commands around farm stock. Working characteristics include: strictly low heeling, and very free with the use of their teeth. Also very watchful as guards of the home. Companionable to their master.
GAIT
Moderately long with the tip of the bone reaching to the hock joint. Carried slightly higher than the back, with a slight curve. When the dog is standing or at rest the tail should not be held straight up or over the back.