First and foremost, the goal of Working English Shepherds is to preserve working stockdog ability from which we believe all other English Shepherd characteristics derive. In addition, purity of the breed is essential to maintain for English Shepherds to breed true. From these principles our guidelines for listings are derived. We are determined to remain true to this goal to balance the trend for more pet type, companion dogs in the current age.

 1. At least one of the mating pair must have some exposure to stock and have shown some ability working sheep, goats, ducks, geese, hogs and/or cattle. An instinct assessment would be the bare minimum. Preferably both parents would fill this requirement and more. In the future we will tighten this requirement, as more dogs become available that are working stock.

2. Litter listings require registerable pups from registered parents. If parents are of a step-in nature, you must agree that this will be clearly disclosed. Pedigrees that contain dogs not previously known as English Shepherds will not be listed. If a fully registered dog skipped step-in procedures this will also be disclosed. Pedigrees for litters will be available online for viewing, with notations as appropriate.

3. We will not list personal websites on litter listings that link to sites that imply approval of crossbreeding of the English Shepherd. We will list purebred litters without those links.

4. All listings are subject to approval of the website owners and policies may change as the need arises.

We reserve the right to pass on listing dogs that clearly deviate from traditional English Shepherd standards.