“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."
Two Puppies:
Date of Birth: 11th April 2015
Two puppies
Two Blue merle males - SOLD
Please do not just select on Coat and colour - character and temperament are much more important in a working dog and even as a pet.
Puppies will be ready to go to their new homes on 6th June 2015 .....................................................We both have homes now - thank you.
Astra Dougal I.S.D.S. No: 00/315191
Dougal is known as "Duggal"
A perfect gentleman, easy to have around always willing to please.
hHe loves to play with toys and is constantly encouraging a game of fetch.
Like his mother and his father this boy is completely natural on the sheep.
He is used on our handler and dog clinics to teach new handlers
A kind and willing nature, extreemly loyal yet still willing to work for anyone.
His "Off Switch" is there but not in the presence of sheep or a ball.
WE are looking forward to seeing his first ISDS litter of pups grow up.
we expect them to be easy to train, natural on sheep and loyal dogs.
CEA normal by DNA test
TNS normal by DNA test
IGS (B12 Deficiency) DNA Normal by DNA test Hip Scored: 4:7 Total 11
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).
If you want the best choice of puppies at 7 - 8 weeks od age you will need to place a deposit as soon as possible,
but not before I have agreed that you may purchase one of my very special puppies.
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)
If you want the best choice of puppies at 7 - 8 weeks od age you will need to place a deposit as soon as possible,
but not before I have agreed that you may purchase one of my very 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 +++++ Two litters out to play, six pups out of Astra Jerry x Astra Haze and two blue merle boys out of Astra Dougal and Twiggy.
The merles are six weeks old, and the others are four weeks old.
VIDEO +++++ Six weeks old meeting new people in a new place, and starting to learn to tugg
