Dagley Ranch News
Started Cowdogs For Sale!
We have 3 started Hangin Tree Cowdogs for sale. Check out Dagley’s Little Joe, Leana, and Ruby Ann! All trained by David Dagley…
Upcoming Dog Clinic
Upcoming Dog Clinic! You are invited to join us for a two-day Cowdog Clinic and Playday for stock dogs! There is a limited number of slots, with up to two dogs per handler. We hope to keep it fun with everyone having a chance to work with their dogs and gain knowledge...
Joe x Kallie Pups!
Joe x Kallie Pups! We are so excited about this new Hangin Tree Cowdog cross! Dagley's Little Joe x Wortmann's Kallie Whelped January 28th, 2023 The 2022 HTCA Futurity Reserve Champion, Dagley's Little Joe is one of our Hangin Tree stud dogs. Trayer's Savage Sam x...
Clementine’s New Filly
Our daughter bought a new horse to train!
Watch as Clementine and David bring the little filly home and work on gentling and halter breaking her.
Tucket x Rose Puppies
Tucket x Rose Pups! If you're looking for a Hangin Tree Cowdog puppy, check out this new cross! Dagley's Mr. Tucket x Rose Whelped December 17th, 2022 Dagley's Mr. Tucket is one of our Supreme Hangin Tree Cowdog stud dogs. He won the 2021 HTCA Futurity Championship,...
Merry Christmas from Dagleys!
Merry Christmas from Dagleys! Sharing with you a glimpse of winter on the ranch in South Dakota; feeding the cattle, and playing in the snow with the David Dagley family and their Cowdogs. Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the David Dagley...
Now Taking Puppy Deposits!
Reserve Your Puppy! We are now taking puppy deposits! So if you want a pup from us, be sure to get on our list as soon as possible. When someone puts down a deposit to get on our waiting list, they are notified when it is their turn to choose a puppy (around 6-9 weeks...
Tuck Wins Horseback Championship!
Dagley’s Mr. Tucket did well at the 8th Annual Hangin Tree Cowdog Futurity, placing in every class David entered him in. In addition to winning us a saddle and 3 new buckles, Tuck won…
Little Joe – Futurity Reserve Champion!
Little Joe - Futurity Reserve Champion!David Dagley and Dagley's Little Joe competed in the Futurity Class at the 8th Annual Hangin Tree Cowdog Futurity and won 2022 Futurity Reserve Champion! The Futurity Class is for Hangin Tree cowdogs under 27 months old....
Dagley Kids Win Buckles!
Dagley Kids Win Buckles!Buckles won by the Dagley Family with their CowdogsThis October we attended the 1st Annual Ericsson Memorial Cowdog Trial. Our 12 year old son Ephraim and our 13 year old daughter Clementine both entered in the Youth Class. They both did very...
Bred Heifers For Sale
Looking for dog broke bred heifers for sale? We are offer black Simmental Angus bred heifer to the South Dakota and surrounding areas!
Our Puppy Waiting List is Full!
Our Puppy Waiting List is FullThanks to all of you who put down deposits and got on our puppy waiting list. We really appreciate the confidence you have place in us. Until further notice we are no longer taking puppy deposits. Our waiting list is full, and we are...
Kiko Goats For Sale
If you are looking for registered Kiko goats near South or North Dakota, you might be in luck! … As much as I love my registered Kiko goats, we don’t wish to give up our milk goats. So…
New Puppies!
New Puppies! If your looking for a Hangin Tree Cowdog puppy, you'll have to check out this new cross! Dagley's Mr. Tucket x Kimberly's Smudge Whelped June 26th, 2022 Tucket is one of our Supreme Hangin Tree Cowdog stud dogs. He won the 2021 HTCA Futurity Championship....
Welcoming Dagley’s Spikes!
And Here's Dagley's Spikes! Dagley’s Spikes is an permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdog out of Todds Chance x Todds Fly, whelped April 15th, 2021. David is currently training Spikes on cattle and is really excited to see how he turns out! Watch Dagley's Spikes in...
Meet Little Leana!
Meet Dagley's Little Leana! Dagley’s Little Leana is an permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdog out of Trayer’s Savage Sam and Dagley’s Reata. Whelped February 3rd, 2021. David is currently training Leana on cattle. He really likes what he sees in her, and he plans...
Introducing Dagley’s Granite!
Introducing Dagley's Granite! Dagley’s Granite is an permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdog out of Dagley’s Stoney and Dagley’s Reata. Whelped August 12th, 2021. David is currently training Granite on cattle. Dagley's Granite and Red Baron's Red are both pups out of...
Welcoming Red Baron’s Red!
Welcoming Red Baron's Red! Red Baron’s Red is an permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdog that belongs to our son Ephraim! Red is a Dagley’s Stoney x Dagley’s Reata that was whelped August 12th, 2021. Ephraim is currently training Red on cattle, with a little help...
New Video Of Mr. Tucket!
New Video of Mr. Tucket! We realized we haven't posted very many videos of Dagley's Mr. Tucket lately, so we got a quick video of Tucket helping put away some training calves after training some younger dogs. Yes, David has been training a few dogs this spring! We...
Welcoming Dagley’s Little Joe!
Welcoming Dagley's Little Joe! Dagley’s Little Joe is one of our newest permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdogs! Little Joe is a Trayer’s Savage Sam x Dagley’s Reata that was whelped February 3rd, 2021. David is currently training Little Joe on cattle. We are so...
We are now taking Puppy Deposits!
Reserve Your Puppy! We are now taking puppy deposits! So if you want a pup from us, be sure to get on our list as soon as possible. When someone puts down a deposit to get on our waiting list, they are notified when it is their turn to choose a puppy (around 6-9 weeks...
New Guide – Cowdog Commands
19 Cowdog Commands!I have had several people ask me for a list of the Cowdog commands David uses. It is finally here! I've compiled 19 of the most common commands David uses to communicate with our Hangin Tree Cowdogs.This is not a "secret language" that dogs are...
Is DNA Testing Required for Hangin Tree Cowdogs?
Is DNA Testing Required for Hangin Tree Cowdogs? DNA testing is important if you want to keep the Hangin Tree Cowdog breed pure. Many people think that a Hangin Tree Cowdog is just a mix of cow dog breeds. But, that's not true. Gary Ericsson did develop the Hangin...
Dagley’s Reata is now a REGISTERED Hangin Tree Cowdog!
Dagley's Reata is now a REGISTERED Hangin Tree Cowdog! Getting your Hangin Tree Cowdog registered is not as simple as it is with other breeds. This is because of the requirements that keep the Hangin Tree Cowdog breed amazing. One of these is that you must prove that...
Can an Older Dog Really Teach a Younger Dog How to Work Stock?
Can an older dog teach a younger dog how to to work stock?Well, that is a common question. In stories I have heard of people that take a young pup out and introduce them to the older sheep dog with some sort of comment like, "Let Rex teach him how to herd sheep", or...
Charlie Trayer – Carrying on the Legacy
Although David learned from all different sources, he used Charlie Trayer’s training methods as foundation for Annie’s …
Hangin Tree Puppies born to Dagley’s Annie!
These purebred Hangin Tree Cowdog puppies are Dagley's Annie x Wilcox's Slate, and will come with appendix papers. Puppy Photos Click the button below to contact us with any questions. Here is a video of Annie working:...
How Did David Learn to Train Cowdogs?
Q. How did David learn how to train cowdogs?A. David Dagley has loved dogs and owned at least one ever since he was little. But around 2015 he decided he wanted to get a really good cowdog, and learn how to train it to gather cattle.He spent about a year...
The Dagley Family and their Hangin Tree Cowdogs
The Dagley family manage a working cattle ranch in South Dakota. And their Hangin Tree Cowdogs play an important part.The Dagley family use rotational grazing to improve the soil. So, the cattle are in an area for a week or two. Then the Dagleys use their...
What is a Hangin Tree Cowdog
What is a Hangin Tree Cowdog? People often ask me, "What breed is a Hangin Tree Cowdog?" If that is your question, let me tell you about the Hangin Tree Cowdog breed, how it was started, and what is required nowadays for a dog to be called a REAL Hangin Tree Cowdog....
Dagley Ranch News
Started Cowdogs For Sale!
We have 3 started Hangin Tree Cowdogs for sale. Check out Dagley’s Little Joe, Leana, and Ruby Ann! All trained by David Dagley…
Upcoming Dog Clinic
Upcoming Dog Clinic! You are invited to join us for a two-day Cowdog Clinic and Playday for stock dogs! There is a limited number of slots, with up to two dogs per handler. We hope to keep it fun with everyone having a chance to work with their dogs and gain knowledge...
Joe x Kallie Pups!
Joe x Kallie Pups! We are so excited about this new Hangin Tree Cowdog cross! Dagley's Little Joe x Wortmann's Kallie Whelped January 28th, 2023 The 2022 HTCA Futurity Reserve Champion, Dagley's Little Joe is one of our Hangin Tree stud dogs. Trayer's Savage Sam x...
Clementine’s New Filly
Our daughter bought a new horse to train!
Watch as Clementine and David bring the little filly home and work on gentling and halter breaking her.
Tucket x Rose Puppies
Tucket x Rose Pups! If you're looking for a Hangin Tree Cowdog puppy, check out this new cross! Dagley's Mr. Tucket x Rose Whelped December 17th, 2022 Dagley's Mr. Tucket is one of our Supreme Hangin Tree Cowdog stud dogs. He won the 2021 HTCA Futurity Championship,...
Merry Christmas from Dagleys!
Merry Christmas from Dagleys! Sharing with you a glimpse of winter on the ranch in South Dakota; feeding the cattle, and playing in the snow with the David Dagley family and their Cowdogs. Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the David Dagley...
Now Taking Puppy Deposits!
Reserve Your Puppy! We are now taking puppy deposits! So if you want a pup from us, be sure to get on our list as soon as possible. When someone puts down a deposit to get on our waiting list, they are notified when it is their turn to choose a puppy (around 6-9 weeks...
Tuck Wins Horseback Championship!
Dagley’s Mr. Tucket did well at the 8th Annual Hangin Tree Cowdog Futurity, placing in every class David entered him in. In addition to winning us a saddle and 3 new buckles, Tuck won…
Little Joe – Futurity Reserve Champion!
Little Joe - Futurity Reserve Champion!David Dagley and Dagley's Little Joe competed in the Futurity Class at the 8th Annual Hangin Tree Cowdog Futurity and won 2022 Futurity Reserve Champion! The Futurity Class is for Hangin Tree cowdogs under 27 months old....
Dagley Kids Win Buckles!
Dagley Kids Win Buckles!Buckles won by the Dagley Family with their CowdogsThis October we attended the 1st Annual Ericsson Memorial Cowdog Trial. Our 12 year old son Ephraim and our 13 year old daughter Clementine both entered in the Youth Class. They both did very...
Bred Heifers For Sale
Looking for dog broke bred heifers for sale? We are offer black Simmental Angus bred heifer to the South Dakota and surrounding areas!
Our Puppy Waiting List is Full!
Our Puppy Waiting List is FullThanks to all of you who put down deposits and got on our puppy waiting list. We really appreciate the confidence you have place in us. Until further notice we are no longer taking puppy deposits. Our waiting list is full, and we are...
Kiko Goats For Sale
If you are looking for registered Kiko goats near South or North Dakota, you might be in luck! … As much as I love my registered Kiko goats, we don’t wish to give up our milk goats. So…
New Puppies!
New Puppies! If your looking for a Hangin Tree Cowdog puppy, you'll have to check out this new cross! Dagley's Mr. Tucket x Kimberly's Smudge Whelped June 26th, 2022 Tucket is one of our Supreme Hangin Tree Cowdog stud dogs. He won the 2021 HTCA Futurity Championship....
Welcoming Dagley’s Spikes!
And Here's Dagley's Spikes! Dagley’s Spikes is an permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdog out of Todds Chance x Todds Fly, whelped April 15th, 2021. David is currently training Spikes on cattle and is really excited to see how he turns out! Watch Dagley's Spikes in...
Meet Little Leana!
Meet Dagley's Little Leana! Dagley’s Little Leana is an permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdog out of Trayer’s Savage Sam and Dagley’s Reata. Whelped February 3rd, 2021. David is currently training Leana on cattle. He really likes what he sees in her, and he plans...
Introducing Dagley’s Granite!
Introducing Dagley's Granite! Dagley’s Granite is an permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdog out of Dagley’s Stoney and Dagley’s Reata. Whelped August 12th, 2021. David is currently training Granite on cattle. Dagley's Granite and Red Baron's Red are both pups out of...
Welcoming Red Baron’s Red!
Welcoming Red Baron's Red! Red Baron’s Red is an permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdog that belongs to our son Ephraim! Red is a Dagley’s Stoney x Dagley’s Reata that was whelped August 12th, 2021. Ephraim is currently training Red on cattle, with a little help...
New Video Of Mr. Tucket!
New Video of Mr. Tucket! We realized we haven't posted very many videos of Dagley's Mr. Tucket lately, so we got a quick video of Tucket helping put away some training calves after training some younger dogs. Yes, David has been training a few dogs this spring! We...
Welcoming Dagley’s Little Joe!
Welcoming Dagley's Little Joe! Dagley’s Little Joe is one of our newest permanent registered, Hangin Tree Cowdogs! Little Joe is a Trayer’s Savage Sam x Dagley’s Reata that was whelped February 3rd, 2021. David is currently training Little Joe on cattle. We are so...
We are now taking Puppy Deposits!
Reserve Your Puppy! We are now taking puppy deposits! So if you want a pup from us, be sure to get on our list as soon as possible. When someone puts down a deposit to get on our waiting list, they are notified when it is their turn to choose a puppy (around 6-9 weeks...
New Guide – Cowdog Commands
19 Cowdog Commands!I have had several people ask me for a list of the Cowdog commands David uses. It is finally here! I've compiled 19 of the most common commands David uses to communicate with our Hangin Tree Cowdogs.This is not a "secret language" that dogs are...
Is DNA Testing Required for Hangin Tree Cowdogs?
Is DNA Testing Required for Hangin Tree Cowdogs? DNA testing is important if you want to keep the Hangin Tree Cowdog breed pure. Many people think that a Hangin Tree Cowdog is just a mix of cow dog breeds. But, that's not true. Gary Ericsson did develop the Hangin...
Dagley’s Reata is now a REGISTERED Hangin Tree Cowdog!
Dagley's Reata is now a REGISTERED Hangin Tree Cowdog! Getting your Hangin Tree Cowdog registered is not as simple as it is with other breeds. This is because of the requirements that keep the Hangin Tree Cowdog breed amazing. One of these is that you must prove that...
Can an Older Dog Really Teach a Younger Dog How to Work Stock?
Can an older dog teach a younger dog how to to work stock?Well, that is a common question. In stories I have heard of people that take a young pup out and introduce them to the older sheep dog with some sort of comment like, "Let Rex teach him how to herd sheep", or...
Charlie Trayer – Carrying on the Legacy
Although David learned from all different sources, he used Charlie Trayer’s training methods as foundation for Annie’s …
Hangin Tree Puppies born to Dagley’s Annie!
These purebred Hangin Tree Cowdog puppies are Dagley's Annie x Wilcox's Slate, and will come with appendix papers. Puppy Photos Click the button below to contact us with any questions. Here is a video of Annie working:...
How Did David Learn to Train Cowdogs?
Q. How did David learn how to train cowdogs?A. David Dagley has loved dogs and owned at least one ever since he was little. But around 2015 he decided he wanted to get a really good cowdog, and learn how to train it to gather cattle.He spent about a year...
The Dagley Family and their Hangin Tree Cowdogs
The Dagley family manage a working cattle ranch in South Dakota. And their Hangin Tree Cowdogs play an important part.The Dagley family use rotational grazing to improve the soil. So, the cattle are in an area for a week or two. Then the Dagleys use their...
What is a Hangin Tree Cowdog
What is a Hangin Tree Cowdog? People often ask me, "What breed is a Hangin Tree Cowdog?" If that is your question, let me tell you about the Hangin Tree Cowdog breed, how it was started, and what is required nowadays for a dog to be called a REAL Hangin Tree Cowdog....
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