Astra Dale x Astra Biddy litter 2014
CoI6=0.00% 6 generations, CoI10=1.56% 10 generations,
CoI=7.33% Full ISDS Stud Book |

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“Astra Sheepdogs - dedicated to the welfare and improvement of the Border Collie breed, by endeavoring to ensure the optimal health, of the Astra sheepdog bloodlines, with the help of our dedicated International Owners."
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Ten Puppies:
Date of Birth: 12th June 2014
2 Tricolour Males --- SOLD
8 Ttricolour girls ----- All spoken for
I am selecting two females and one male from this litter for training as sheepdogs - I am still making up my mind - they are so nice it is a difficult task.
see below how we allocate our puppies
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NEW Photo's placed here on 13 September 2014

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Puppies will be ready to go to their new homes 7th August 2014 ..................................................... Ready for our new homes on the 7th August 2014
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This is his fourth litter - he is almost 7 years old
We are hoping to compete in the Scottish Nationals this year.
Astra Dale is our Number ONE flock and trials dog.
He has the most amazing character and work ethic.
He is either chilling out totally relaxed or he is in FULL work mode.
see his photo album to see what we mean
CEA normal by DNA test
TNS normal by DNA test
IGS (B12 deficiency) normal by DNA test
Hip Scored: 7:6
both parents and several grandparents were also hip scored with very good hips
Elbow Scored: 0:0
Placed in Open sheepdog trials and winner of Local Lintrathen Sheepdog Trials 2012
A kind and willing nature extreemly loyal but will work for anyone.
His "Off Switch" is very pronounced yet when there is work needed
he can really deliver with no hint of giving up - and will produce tonnes of effort and more.
This dog has loads of power and brains for Hill work or yard work
Truly outstanding as a lamging dog
Click here to veiw album with Iphone or Ipad
DALE has his own Video Playlist with a few videos done
whilst he was learning to become a sheepdog
We have hundreds more of our hero doing his daily work,
but no time to edit and upload in small enough files.
You may even see him in Biddy's video since one of his jobs is to hold the sheep for the youngsters
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Biddy is such a sweetheart, she would not hurt a fly.
She has a super nature, is very loving but a touch sensitive/submissive,
which aids her training as she is so willing to please.
This also makes her very quick to learn.
We did this mating in order to retain two puppies for further training as sheepdogs.
BIDDY's SIRE:- Astra Beau (litter brother to Astra Kita and Astra Souk)
is by Brock who is litter brother to the current WORLD sheepdog CHAMPION
James McGee's BECCA.
Biddy was never planned (she was a product of a mistake mating)
However, I kept 5 puppies from that litter - still have Biddy
hher brother Roy has just been sold to a local hill farmer and trials man.
The others were all sold into herding homes and are doing very well.
Beau is the biggest friend anyone could want and is a fantastic working dog -
But Beau suffered from Hypoclycemia (Low Blood sugar)
which was controlled by excellent high quality raw food high in fat,
unfortunately, this condition curtailed his real working career.
Just in case Beau's condition is hereditary,
we suggest that these puppies are also fed a high quality high fat diet.
We will give a full guarantee on all Biddy's puppies should they suffer from this same condition,
A full refund or replacement may be offered subject to certian conditions being met by the owner.
Biddy and her litter mates are extrodinarily good sheepdogs with gourgeous natures,
very fast and willing to please,
with naturaly ability and very easy to train on the sheep.
Biddy will finish her training this summer and is destined
to compete with her (it is also planned for litter brother Roy to compete with his new owner),
in the Scottish Nurseries this winter
DNA "normal" for CEA by Parantage
TNS normal by DNA test
IGS (B12 deficiency) carrier by DNA test
If you are going to breed from one of these puppies it must be DNA tested for IGS as they may be a carrier.
Biddy was hip scored at 11 months of age with good hips -
unfortuanately she was too young to send the xrays for BVA scoring
I am loathe to place her under sedation in order to do her again.
Many of her close relatives have also been hip scored with good hips
If you want more information on Biddy or her sire Beau or other close relatives please ask.
PEDIGREE
Health information on pedigree may not be up to date
. (please ask us for the updated version when you enquire)
Click here to veiw album with Iphone or Ipad
This video show her introduction first time to sheep and then subsequent occassions
- showing just how easy she is to train.
Click here if you are unable to see the video below.
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Health information on pedigree may not be up to date.
(please ask us for the updated version when you enquire)
VIDEO's of puppies growing up at bottom of the page
If you are interested in breeding with your puppy,
you must advise us if you intend to breed
because any breeding must be seriously considered for many different reasons,
it is not just a case of putting two handsome well natured dogs together and hoping for the best.
Please read our artilcle
To Breed or not to Breed
Make Your Enquiry NOW !
to purchase a puppy from this litter or to ask about any other puppies.
Preference will ALWAYS be given (where choice is available) to potential WORKING homes (herding or competition performance sports).
It is human nature to select a puppy on looks alone.
BUT it is through our considerable experience that we advise you to take into account the puppies character in the selection process;
because selecting the wrong character is much harder to live with than the wrong white markings,coat colour or coat length.
Just because a puppy is not marked as Sold does not mean that it is still available. Puppies are marked SOLD on the website once the choice has been agreed with the new owners according to the character of the puppies (and not by their Colour or Coat) and a deposit has been received. This is usually done at 7 to 8 weeks of age.
BECAUSE
We like to place pups to the right home by Character we ask you give us your choice of three puppies in order of preference.
This is essential as we may well have several requests for the same puppy and we, of course, cannot dissect the puppy.
Your choices will always be considered and mutually agreed upon before the final choice is made.
Character develops from five weeks of age and I will be looking closely at the pups to establish which in my opinion will make the best possible dog for your requirements, and by 7 weeks of age I will have a fair idea of each pup' s character.
Therefore we make final selection between 7 to 8 weeks of age.
Regular photo updates (we try to do this once every week to ten days) and also try to include some regular video. Video's are ALWAYS placed onto my YOUTUBE page before being placed onto the website, please subscribe to YOUTUBE and make sure your settings allow for all video updated to be emailed to you. (check your spam email folder too)
Look forward to receiving your choices in order of preference.
If you want a choice of puppies at 7 - 8 weeks od age you will need to place a deposit as soon as possible once I have agreed that you may purchase one of my special puppies.
I reserve the right to refuse to sell you a puppy if, I do not think you will give them a suibable home.
I may also want you to supply references from your vet, dog training clubs etc. to help me decide on your suitability
Please read our page Book A Puppy NOW ! to see how our application process is done.
VIDEO +++++ Astra Biddy's pups at nine weeks old.
First time meeting sheep with big daddy Astra Dale helping to show the way.
VIDEO +++++ Astra Biddy's pups at six weeks old.
Going for a walk for the first time in the big wide world - super confident pups keen to explore.
VIDEO +++++ Astra Biddy's pups at Six weeks old
First play sesson outside. Could not keep up with them for individual photos - even with the video I had trouble keeping up.
VIDEO +++++ Biddy puppies playing in the Ball pool at six weeks old
A new toy for the Biddy x Dale litter - what fun they had - so pleased with their development - fast learner's
VIDEO +++++ Childrens visit, in the last two weeks we have children visit at least six times
Seeing strange children is great for puppies, growing up with them visiting opn regular occasions, gives them many different situations and sounds to get used to
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