Library & Historical Archive
The articles and photos in this library tell the stories of the people and circumstances that shaped English Shepherd. Not all of the dogs presented would be identified as “English Shepherds” according to our modern way of thinking about breed however all provide context that is useful for understanding English Shepherds.
English Shepherd Breeders and their Dogs
- Testimonials & photos, early 1900s
- Highview Kennels, established 1918
- History of Mr. O. O. Grant and Semykennel, 1920s-1940s
- Ed Lynn Jarratt: Tales of Old Shep and Bragg, 1910 – 1925
- O.O. Grant: Strike Heelers, 1938
- S.C. Shipp & Bellwood Kennels, 1930s
- Ed Lynn Jarratt’s Lad, 1930s
- Harrison’s Pat, 1939
- Classified Ads for English Shepherds from the 1940s
- The Blankenships, “Sold On Shepherds”, 1953
- Tom Stodghill, founder of English Shepherd Club of America
- Tom Stodghill on “desirable” colors, 1954
- Which is the better dog? Border Collie or English Shepherd?
- Frederick Search, John Blankenship, & the Gold Nugget line
- Tom Stodghill and his “All American Shepherds”
- E. G. Emanuel and his “Step-Saver” English Shepherds, 1950s
- IESR Breed Standard
- 1955 Announcement for Cattle Trial
- E. G. Emanuel: proposal for a field trial program, 1959
- E.G. Emanuel: Workers or Wall Flowers?
- English Shepherds, 1950s- 1960s
- Ohio English Shepherd Owners, 1958
- Jarratt’s Rudyard Kipling, 1965
- Jarratt’s Kip Comes to the Rescue
- Fairmount Farms flyer, published 1970s-80s
- Ariel Lane’s English Shepherds
- Kathy Gallman, writing for Bloodlines, 1980
- Shininger’s Brandy, 1985
- Mohns’ English Shepherds
- Ralph Morris and the “Three Oaks” line
- Photos of Merz dogs and relatives
- Mr. Guy Wilson
- Jimmy Dunn, carrying on the Guy Wilson line
Historic Photos & Descriptions of Shepherd and Collie Dogs
- 1800s – Mr. James Gardner & “Auld Rasp”
- 1800s – Farm Dog History
- 1846 – The Powers of the Collie
- 1869 – Facts for Farmers
- 1877 – Scotch Collie Dogs
- 1910 – How Master and Dog Co-operate
- 1947 – Artwork from Saturday Evening Post
- 1949 – Doon, a Handy Dog
- 1958 – Magazine Ad for Purina Dog Chow
- 1979 – Old Shep and His Origins
- 2001 – What is a Farm Collie?
Sheep Herding in the American West
- Nevada nomads and their dogs
- Sheep-herders in the Pacific Northwest
- Life in sheep camp could be lonely…
- Kelley of the Triune (1923-38)