Blacksheep Dusty, RatCH, CL-1
ESC: 7303 UKC: D-122-247
Sable/White Male 2/16/2018
Barn Hunt Champion Title, CPE Level 1 Title
#1 English Shepherd nationwide in Novice and Open Barn Hunt and #2 in Senior for 2022
#1 English Shepherd nationwide in Masters for 2023, and #9 fastest dog in Masters in CT 2023.
Breeder: Tish Toren
Sire: Blacksheep Tony Stark
Dam: Blacksheep Wildwood Flower
pennhip: 0.28/0.29
Genetic panel clear for all genetic issues including MDR-1, CEA, and DM.
Dusty is an all around farm helper. He excells at keeping rams under control while I work, finding lost livestock, catching and gently holding poultry and livestock including young ones, finding and ridding of varmints, herding sheep, warning us about possible predators and even gently rounding up baby chicks with his nose. When the work is done he enjoys agility, barn hunts, kayaking, hiking and laying at our feet. A calm and serious dog, he lives to please. When he isn't workign on his farm he excels in barn hunt and has earned his Senior Title. He is learning agility. He loves to hike and camp with the kids scout troop.
Tranquil Morning Sadie Pretty Lady, RATO, CL-1
ESC: 7377 UKC: D122-248
Clear Sable and White Female 4/27/2021
Breeder: Kristen Bacon
Sire: Blacksheep Dusty
Dam: Blacksheep Freya
Barn Hunt Open title
#3 English Shepherd in Open nationwide 2023
#7 fastest dog in Open in CT 2023
CPE Agility Level 1 title
Health Testing: Clear via pedigree. Both parents were health tested 100% clear.Pennhip: Right DI = 0.38, Left DI = 0.33
Sadie-Jane, as she is known, is a smart, happy girl. She is learning how to be a farm dog from her parents and has a great temperament and medium but focused drive. She currently rounds ducks up and puts them back in the pen gently.
On her "off time" she is learning rally - obedience and learning that very quickly. She is also competing in CPE Agility.
She enjoys obedience commands and loves going to her class.
Blacksheep Freya
ESC: 7304 UKC: D122-246
black/white nbt female 4/8/2019
Breeder: Tish Toren
Sire: Blacksheep Prince Valiant
Dam: Blacksheep Baby Bear
Pennhip : 0.34/0.33
Genetic panel clear for all known genetic issues including MDR-1, CEA and DM
Freya is a happy dog who always looks to be smiling, and I think she is, because she is just filled with happiness. She is a natural bobtail. Her jobs around the farm are herding sheep, keeping everyone where they should be, varmint control and catching and gently holding livestock. She has a special talent for finding lost livestock and holding them and barking until help arrives. She will absolutely not leave her charge until help arrives. When her work is done she is the beloved buddy to my youngest child.
Tranquil Morning Bella Notte "Olive"
b. June 13, 2023 ESC-8875
Black with minor white, natural bobtail
Olive isa sweet girl who loves helping us on the farm. She has started puppy agility foundations and is showing so much potential as a sport dog.
Blacksheep Mister Right
Max
DOB May 26, 2022 tricolor male
Sire: Shalako Bronco Billy
Dam: Blacksheep Flower Power
Max has settled in and is a great farm dog. He is our chief verminator. Mellow and calm around stock and gentle with poultry.
Max is starting his agility training Summer 2023.
Caledonia Deirdre Adelaide
ESC 558
"Addie" Black/white female
2/8/2008 - 9/13/22
Breeder: Jill Hillborn
Sire: Kimball's Jet Peaslee
Dam: Caledonia Bunkie "Shady"
Addie is our first English Shepherd. She taught us so much about the breed. When she was working full time she herded sheep, caught and held livestock, took care of varmint control and protected the farmstead. She is now retired, but still wanders out to the fields to supervise the younger dogs. Her main job now is training puppies, and she does a great job. They love their Auntie Addie and she lovingly teaches them right from wrong.