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Egertsen's Copperfield 55 PRGN Breed: English shepherd Breed Registries: ARF, UKC, ESCR Born: May 10, 2004 Reproductive status: at stud Physical Attributes: 63 lbs. PennHIP .27/.27 MDR1 mutant/normal |
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Owned by Peg Egertsen Laurens, Iowa
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Copper
is a gentleman. He excels at pleasing his owner without
needing instruction. He herds sheep in a slow, methodical
way but will apply pressure if it is needed. He keeps the
free-range chickens out of restricted areas. If the sheep
escape, he will return them. He herds the chickens in a
nonchalant way so they don't scatter. Copper uses a
dominant eye and body positioning to control the sheep. He
will nose the chickens along. Copper tends the chicks,
checking on them regularly. He keeps they coyotes at bay.
He trees prey and will kill sparrows in the chicken coup because
he knows they don't belong there. He will sniff out rats
and other varmints and dispatch of them. He is not good
with cats. He is a moderately soft dog who corrects easily
and wants to please. Copper is a friendly dog, but he will
keep his distance with strangers until his owners tell him they
are "okay".