About Our Dogs

Meet Our Dogs:

English Shepherds are a heritage breed, whose ancestors were some of the first dogs brought to America. Males tend to get around 60 to 65 lbs. Females tend to get around 40 to 50 lbs. They are a great working breed and/or family pet. One great feature about them is their "off switch". They can work all day and then come in and relax with your family. They are great with kids and other pets.

We believe that English Shepherds, like other "collie" breeds make a great working dog. However, they will also be completely happy not living on a farm herding sheep. All English Shepherds may have some "herding" instinct, which can be simply satisfied by playing fetch or similar activity. Letting them patrol your/their yard and taking them for walks absolutely suffices to satisfy their energy needs. In our honest opinion, what makes the English Shepherd the best of the "collie" breeds is their off switch. They are able to come inside at the end of the day and relax with their family.

We believe there are 3 temperaments when it comes to dogs: aggressive, neutral and passive. All of our puppies are raised to have a neutral temperament, without a prey drive. Neutral means that they are self-confident, have coping skills, enjoy interacting, and happily play with other dogs. But, they are also content to find non-destructive ways to amuse themselves, if there is no one to play with. Obviously, some training is required and chew toys/bones should be provided (especially during teething). But, the bottom line is that none of our puppies have ever shown signs of aggression or passiveness (unhappy, fearful, anxious). They make the best companions.

For our breeding program, we wanted each puppy to have very diverse genetics. So, we traveled over 2,000 miles from New York to Montana to get our Stud, "Rolly". Our puppies have an incredibly rare and unique mix of East Coast and West Coast genetics. We believe this gives them their amazingly fluffy, strong, teddybear-like appearances that we have come to love and have not seen anywhere else. But, appearances are definitely not everything. Our puppies live with us, as family until they go onto their new families. By doing this, we believe they are the most socialized puppies you will ever meet.

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Father:

"Rolly"

ESC/UKC Registered Name: Naughty Pumpkin Farm Rolly

Color: Tan Point Sable

Born in Montana, Rolly is a wonderful companion who shows enthusiasm for working on the farm. He is calm and loving with a personality that always keeps us entertained.

	Rolly, Winter 2019
	Rolly, Summer 2019
	Puppy Rolly Sleeping on Couch
	Puppy Rolly Playing in Snow

Rolly Predigree:

Mother:

“Coco”

ESC/UKC Registered Name: Naughty Pumpkin Farm Coco

Color: Tricolor

Born in New York, Coco has a loving and calm demeanor. She enjoys working the goats and outdoor adventures. However, she also loves to relax at home and has become a loving and loyal companion.

	Coco, Summer 2019
	Coco with Baby Goat, Spring 2019
	Puppy Coco
	Young Coco with our Daughter

Coco Pedigree:

Mother:

“Poppy”

ESC/UKC Registered Name: Naughty Pumpkin Farm Poppy

Color: Clear Sable

Born in Oklahoma, Poppy has a loving and sweet demeanor. She enjoys working the goats and outdoor adventures. However, she also loves to cuddle up on the couch at the end of the day.

	Poppy Summer 2023
	Puppy Poppy
	Puppy Poppy Cuddling on the couch

Poppy Pedigree:

Mother:

“Pumpkin”

ESC/UKC Registered Name: Naughty Pumpkin Farm Pumpkin

Color: Red Sable

Born in New York, Pumpkin is a half sister to Coco. She is athletic and strong. She is the most independent member of our pack, but still enjoys attention and cuddles.

	Pumpkin having creek adventures with our daughter, Estella
	Pumpkin cuddles on the couch.
	Pumpkin loves resting by the window.
	Pumpkin loves going for walks by the creek.

Pumpkin's Pedigree:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1) Would I be able to meet the parents?

You are more than welcome to meet any available puppies and the parents when current litter(s) are at least 5 weeks old.

2) How many litters do they have a year and at what age are the parents retired?

Currently, 0-1 litters per year. However, there is no exact answer. Number of litters and retirement age depend solely on the health of the dog and veterinarian recommendations.

3) Is excessive barking a trait of this dog breed?

**excessive barking is not a trait of English Shepherds**

4) Are they good with cats, other animals, livestock etc?

They are good with cats, other animals, livestock, etc, also basic training is recommended with all dogs.

5) My children/grandchildren are going to be around any dog we get- are English Shepherds good with children and tolerant of them?

English Shepherds are great with children, also basic training is recommended with all dogs.

6) What is their average lifespan?

10-15 years, often longer.

7) My current dog/previous dog was very active (but very good in the house), how about English Shepherds?

While all dogs have physical activity needs, English Shepherds are known for their "off switch", which means they settle down significantly better than other breeds.

8) Other than this litter, do you expect to have another litter in the spring/summer/winter/fall?

We plan multiple litters per year, all litters are nature dependent.

9) How much exercise do they normally need a day?

All dogs require around 30 minutes to 2 hours of physical activity per day. This can mean a variety of activities, from playing in the yard to working on a farm and everything in between. With puppies we recommend going slow and giving them time, as their bodies are still growing. Our puppies adapt very well to your lifestyle.

10) Are they crate trained before leaving?

While no puppy is fully crate trained at 8 weeks old, we can and do expose them to crates.

11) I have always put my puppies in puppy classes and obedience classes. So I am committed to having a well trained and obedient dog. Are English Shepherd puppies very intelligent and easily trained?

About Our Dogs

Meet Our Dogs:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1) Would I be able to meet the parents?

You are more than welcome to meet any available puppies and the parents when current litter(s) are at least 5 weeks old.

2) How many litters do they have a year and at what age are the parents retired?

Currently, 0-1 litters per year. However, there is no exact answer. Number of litters and retirement age depend solely on the health of the dog and veterinarian recommendations.

3) Is excessive barking a trait of this dog breed?

excessive barking is not a trait of English Shepherds

4) Are they good with cats, other animals, livestock etc?

They are good with cats, other animals, livestock, etc, also basic training is recommended with all dogs.

5) My children/grandchildren are going to be around any dog we get- are English Shepherds good with children and tolerant of them?

English Shepherds are great with children, also basic training is recommended with all dogs.

6) What is their average lifespan?

10-15 years, often longer.

7) My current dog/previous dog was very active (but very good in the house), how about English Shepherds?

While all dogs have physical activity needs, English Shepherds are known for their "off switch", which means they settle down significantly better than other breeds.

8) Other than this litter, do you expect to have another litter in the spring/summer/winter/fall?

We plan multiple litters per year, all litters are nature dependent.

9) How much exercise do they normally need a day?

10) Are they crate trained before leaving?

While no puppy is fully crate trained at 8 weeks old, we can and do expose them to crates.

11) I have always put my puppies in puppy classes and obedience classes. So I am committed to having a well trained and obedient dog. Are English Shepherd puppies very intelligent and easily trained?

English Shepherd Puppies are very intelligent and easily biddable (trainable).

**excessive barking is not a trait of English Shepherds**