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Q: Why should I register my English Shepherd with UKC (United Kennel Club) ?
A: UKC is the oldest registrar of the breed dating back to 1927, and carries the most history and the only stud book for the breed. They are the second largest registrar of dogs and a National registry. By registering your English Shepherd with UKC you will be putting your dogs name in the record books for the breed. This history will help the breed club UESA preserve the breed as its meant to be. Your dog will also be eligible to participate in family friendly UKC events and shows. Go to UKC to learn more.
Q: If my English Shepherd is not one of the breed standard colors can I still register him with UKC?
A: Yes. As long as your English Shepherds parents are registered with UKC you can register your dog.
Q: My dog is registered with IESR (International English Shepherd Registry) as a “Step In”. Can he be registered with UKC too.
A: Only purebred English Shepherds can be registered with UKC. If your dogs parents are registered with UKC and your dog is registered with IESR as a purebred English Shepherd, then yes, you can register your English Shepherd with UKC. A “Step in” registration pedigree means that it is not certain the dog is an English Shepherd or its parents who are also unregistered.
Q: Can my “Farm collie” or “Farm Shepherd” be registered with UKC as an English Shepherd.
A: Only purebred English Shepherds can be registered with UKC.
Q: My English Shepherd is spayed / neutered can I still register them with UKC?
A: If the dogs parents are registered with UKC yes you can.
Q: Do English Shepherds like to swim?
A: Some English Shepherds really enjoy swimming and chasing the water hose or sprinkler.
Q: Are they good retrievers?
A: The English Shepherd enjoys a good game of ball or frisbee. Some enjoy retrieving more then others. If introduced to the game at a young age they will generally pick up the game. Some older dogs can learn how if properly introduced making it fun.
Q: What types of activities can I do with my English Shepherd?
A: Being a versatile breed the number of activities is endless. To name a few: Hiking, camping, weight pulling, tracking, agility, freestyle, obedience (standard and Rally O), herding, therapy dog, running partner, dock diving and more.
Q: What kind of food should I feed my English Shepherd?
A: You should feed a meat based dry food. One that has at least two types of proteins like chicken, turkey, lamb or chicken meal turkey meal or lamb meal. “Meal” means the meat has been dehydrated, when it just says chicken or lamb this means the whole raw meat was included then cooked. The next ingredients should be something like “whole grain brown rice” or “potato”. Stay away from corn or corn gluten. These are just fillers and have no nutritional factors. There’s also raw food diets that dogs do very well on too.
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