We are pleased to announce Krystal’s new book, “Give Your Dog a Species Appropriate Raw Food Diet!” There is an increasing amount of material available on feeding carnivores a Species Appropriate Raw Food diet (SARF). Some of it is fairly clear and some is about as clear as mud! This book is based on the [...]
You all know we feed our dogs (and kitty) a Species Appropriate Raw Food diet. However, we know that some folks would rather not handle raw meat; and raw meat while traveling can be a pain (as well as messy). There are other options available. Enter freeze dried diets. A new acquaintance introduced us to [...]
Canine Parvovirus (CPV), commonly referred to as Parvo, is a highly contagious disease most specific to dogs under 1 year old. There is a lot of fear, and fear-mongering, surrounding Parvo. The disease itself is not fatal, but the severe dehydration it causes in a short time, as well as secondary infections that result, are. [...]
By Krystal Beers This article contains our personal expanded view of the English Shepherd Standard. It is based on our research and experience breeding various species of rare heritage animals for conservation; and should not be misunderstood as being directed at individual persons. There is a set of standards for most things - from dogs [...]
If you've been following our blogs for any length of time, you'll have noticed the long stretch of silence over the past few months. Well, that's because we were raising a litter of English Shepherd puppies! Raising puppies take lots of work, time, and resources. They are also tons of fun!!! During the age of [...]
When someone new to the English Shepherd breed contacts us, they usually mention that these dogs sound too good to be true. We felt the same way. After living with ES for many years, we tell people they can believe all the wonderful stories they hear! Here is another story to add the the collective [...]
Niamh and her 2013 litter mates are 6 months old now. Not only is she quite a beauty but she is maturing into a very nice dog! Niamh shows toughness with the cattle, gentleness with the sheep and rabbits, especially the new calves and lambs. It's been wonderful to see her play-bow to put [...]
Friday April 25th, Ailagh had her puppies- nine beautiful babes!!! The boys have it in this litter with 6 boys and 3 girls, colors of Black & White, Black & Tan, and Tricolor. Big sister Niamh is absolutely enchanted with the little ones and helping Ailagh when she allows it. Precious! Follow along [...]
The saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Yes, a picture has great power, but so do words. Picture these: fingers plucking a tree-ripened red apple from its branch, silvery salmon swimming in clear water, a mound of dew sprinkled green pea pods, perfectly marbled raw beef steak, a bowl of dark blueberries. [...]
You found it... our new Blog... on our brand spanking new web site! Thank you Todd!!! Check here often for all the latest Ranch News - from English Shepherds to rabbits to rare American Milking Devon cattle. Speaking of news, have we got some for you... we're expecting... or rather Fahey and Ailagh are! [...]
