English Shepherds "know" when they are needed to work. If there isn't a job to do, they are quite content to relax and wait for a job. When they are needed, they are eager and willing to do whatever it takes!
Newly pregnant Yuna watching a few new moms & the rest of the very pregnant Jacob ewes head to the feeder.
She was very respectful and kept her distance.
Some sheep respect the dog and make the job easy; some need a little more persuasion! Left photo our Shetland ram Mason checking out Bubba. Right photo Bubba teaching yearling ram Reaper to stay his distance.
--> Yuna as a pup moving some lambs. Even at that early age she could make them move!
<--Bubba at 1.5 years moving a couple ewe lambs.
Bubba taking the role of guardian seriously!
A very pregnant Yuna stayed as close as she could.
English Shepherd pups have the nuturing instinct at an early age. Here are two of Yuna & Bubba's 3 week old pups cleaning up a week old bottle lamb. She's not a very neat drinker!