An English Shepherd: Why Chip

Wednesday, 9 September 2009

Why Chip

Norwood has asked why Chip was named Chip.

Well if you look in this picture you will see on one of his front paws he has a small bit of white and one white nail. So it looks a bit the black coat has been chipped off him.

(Plus of course its a very nice name)

6 comments:

The Army of Four said...: That's very clever! And it does fit him!
Love,
Ammy; 9 September 2009 at 21:06
Valerie said...: Ooo was Chip winking at the camera?; 9 September 2009 at 21:16
An English Shepherd said...: Looks a bit like a wink Valerie!

Wizz :-); 9 September 2009 at 22:25
Sally Ann and Andy said...: Chip looks loved.
Mack; 10 September 2009 at 00:23
Astrid Keel said...: what a great name!; 10 September 2009 at 20:51
Unknown said...: Good question + Good answer= Great name ;-); 11 September 2009 at 17:08

What are English Shepherds ?

English Shepherds are descended from the dogs settlers took with them to North America to work on their farms from England and lowland Scotland. They were bred to be all round farm and family dogs rather than having just one job to do.

They have been recognized as a distinct breed by the UKC in the USA, since the 1930's.

Wizz is one of the dogs from the first litter to be born in England, she was born on the 3rd of November 2008. Wizz's parents Adam & Eve have been brought to the UK from the US by Jackie to reintroduce the breed to this country.

Check out the 1st web link below to find out more and why.