Brighton’s offspring have proven their abilities as both farm and family dogs, as Service dogs, and in Brigands Hide Out in Battle Ground, WA ~ owned by Nancy Ward Fido’s Farm near Olympia, WA ~ owned by Chris Soderstrom Packleader Farm in Gig Harbor, WA ~ owned by Barbara Davenport Double V Stock Dog in Molalla, OR ~ owned by Dave & Trudy Viklund Frog’s Breath Farm in Winlock, WA ~ owned by Elsie Rhodes Photos: Merz Dogs & Relatives © 2021 Shepherd’s Way, all rights reserved This photo is from the book “ Our Domestic Animals ” by Gos. Her dogs were widely appreciated by other English Shepherd breeders and can be found behind some the best known dogs in the breed. The interest in maintaining order displayed by the collie in this anecdote is typical of English Shepherds today. My dad was always partial to English Shepherds and always tried to have one or two. Their responsibilities have ranged from herding and protecting livestock, to dispatching vermin, to guarding the home and watching over children. Photos: Merz Dogs & Relatives © 2021 Shepherd’s Way, all rights reserved …Since ancient times in the Old World, specialized breeds of dogs have been raised for guarding flocks, and so it was natural that the Spaniards should import sheep dogs to the (American) Southwest … the dog was vital in protecting a flock from a lobo or sheep-killing dog. The goal of Shepherd’s Way is to share information on the breed and its history and to contribute to the future of these dogs through a breeding program grounded in science and respecting tradition. He has exceptional social skills and a kind, biddable nature. Thank-you to Vivian Flynt (It’za English Shepherds) for sharing the following photos and information on dogs that were influenced by Ariel Lane’s breeding program — the review below starts with Excerpt from collection of stories of the Shepherds of Britain, from which English Shepherds were developed. From the book jacket: “There are many breeds of shepherd dogs, ranging from the small creatures of the Shetland Islands to the big shaggy dogs of the north English sheep country, the alert Belgian and German Shepherds, and, last but far from least, the Scotch Collie.

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