English Shepherd
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Description: Current owners believe the modern English Shepherd is still very similar to the Roman sheep and cattle dog which accompanied Caesar and his army to the British Isles in 55 BC. The forebears of this breed trotted off an English gangway to American soil, brought by early settlers to the shores of the United States. The English Shepherd was much admired and evolved to its modern type. American farmers found them agile, good workers and an answer to a farmer's prayers. They crossbred the varieties of old Scotch Collie, Border Collie and other working types to produce today's dog. At first known as the good ol' farm collie or farm shepherd, the current name differentiates the breed from other collies. He is not exhibited, or even promoted, but is a simple working dog whose reputation has spread by word of mouth. Group: Herding NORMAL SIZE:
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