The English Shepherd Club was established in 1954 and is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit, member-run club. We maintain the breed specific English Shepherd Club Registry (ESCR) with an open/public database. English Shepherds are working dogs, valued for their versatility, loyalty, and intelligence.

English Shepherds are intelligent, alert, responsive working dogs. Learn all about the English Shepherd history, standard, herding & more.

English Shepherds are intelligent, alert, responsive working dogs. They are exceptionally devoted, and have a strong desire to work in partnership with their owner, whatever the task. Herding English Shepherds are natural low heelers, with strong herding instinct.

The English Shepherd was commonly found on the farms in America even prior to becoming a registered breed through the UKC in 1927. Known for its intelligence, the breed was prized as a farm helper and a companion.

English Shepherds have been bred for generations as all-purpose, working farm dogs. Learn all about their working & physical characteristics.

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The most common color patterns within the English Shepherd breed are: Sable & White; Black & Tan (also known as tanpoint) Tri-color; Black & White; Clear Sable & White (also referred to as Tan and White)

The National English Shepherd Rescue website also lists dogs and puppies available for adoption. ** Litters from dogs with working trait evaluations. You can also visit the ESC Breeder Directory to locate breeders in your area. Many breeders have waiting lists.

National English Shepherd Rescue, Ltd (N.E.S.R.), a non-profit organization, works to help place English Shepherds who need new homes. NESR and the ESC are two separate non-profit organizations with different leadership and goals.

English Shepherds are herding dogs first and foremost and those instincts will always be there. Granted they are stronger in some dogs more than other but they are present in all English Shepherds to some degree.