English Shepherd
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The English Shepherd is a breed of herding dog from the United States. It is a medium-sized dog, with males typically larger than females, weighing between 40 and 65 lb and standing between 18 and 23 in.
The breed has a long, straight or wavy double coat with feathering on the legs and tail. According to the breed standard, the coat may be straight, wavy or curly, except on the face, skull and front of legs where it is short and smooth. Traditionally, it has four different color combinations: black and white, black and tan, sable and white, or tricolor (black, white and tan), although shades of fawn and red tan to white are also seen.
Background
The progenitors of the English Shepherd were collies of various types brought to the New World by early settlers from Britain and Ireland. As such, it shares ancestry with the modern Border Collie, Rough Collie and Australian Shepherd. The ancestors of the English Shepherd were used extensively on farms throughout the eastern states, principally as a sheep and cattle herder, although it also performed the roles of watchdog, ratter and companion.
The United Kennel Club (UKC) has been registering English Shepherds since 1927. Originally, the UKC called the breed the American Farm Shepherd, but in 2003 renamed it the English Shepherd. The breed is not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: English Shepherd (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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