English Shepherd Dscription

Description : Energetic, intelligent, very active, agile, courageous and gritty. Fearless for their purpose. Acting immediately when commanded; 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. Primarily a stock dog, the English Shepherd has also traditionally been used for hunting and as a watch dog in addition to being the family pet. Recently there has been a growing interest in the English Shepherd as an athlete for competitive events such as agility, flyball and frisbee. Some individuals may excel in all of these activities, but most will have strengths and weaknesses for one or another purpose.