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.
Midge I.S.D.S. No: 00/328099
Midge is a sweetest most loyal and affectionate bitch I have ever known, she was born on an Island off the coast of southern Ireland and did not get a lot of socialising, she was very shy of stangers when we got her at a year old, and she has over come this over the last three years to be our go to dog to teach students how to handle and train as sheepdog.
She never puts a foot wrong around the sheep, being very natural in outrun, balance and pace, she has never been formally trained yet is capable of doing ordinary jobs on the farm.
She could have been a trials dog had she been properly socialised as a youngster, but she prefers to stay at home in known surroundings.
This is her second litter by Astra Dale, I kept two bitches from her first litter, and they are in training to be sheepdogs, both have fantastic outgoing and brave natures, very willing to please, as are the other three pups, one of which is working on a hill farm and two males are fantastic active pets for first time dog owners.
I really really want to keep a pup from this litter but have too many youngsters right now, but will hold back one female to the end, and see what life brings.
DNA "Normal" for CEA
DNA "Normal" for TNS
DNA "Normalr" for IGS
Hip Score: 5:7
For the photo album of Kit and Sue (previous litter)
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 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.
As 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 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,
I will tell you the character of each pup as it develops.
Puppies are marked SOLD on the website once the choice has been agreed with the new owners and a deposit has been received.
Regular photo updates (we try to do this once every week to ten days) and also try to include some video.
Page updated 6th February 2017
