Astra Tay x Astra Becky litter 2014

  CoI6=0.78% 6 generations, CoI10=2.67% 10 generations, CoI=7.81% 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."

Seven Puppies:

Date of Birth: 28th June 2014

7 puppies
4 triclour Females -- SOLD
3 triclour Males -- 1 male available

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.

see below how we allocate our puppies


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New Photo's placed 13th September 2014

CLICK to see the photo's of the pups growing up

 

NEW Videos placed here on 13th september 2014

CLICK to see the videos of the pups growing up are at the bottom of this page


Puppies will be ready to go to their new homes 23rd August 2014 ..................................................... Ready for our new homes on the 23rd August 2014

Astra Tay, Tricolour, Male border collie
ASTRA TAY I.S.D.S. No: 00/280177

This is only his fourth litter - he is 9 years old

 

Astra Tay is the sire of my wonderful Astra Dale who s our Number ONE flock and trials dog.

Like his son Dale and his Father Astra Tweed,

Tay has the most amazing character and work ethic.

He is either chilling out totally relaxed or he is in FULL work mode.

 

CEA normal by DNA test
TNS normal by DNA test 

IGS (B12 deficiency) normal by DNA test
Hip Scored: 6:7

Opthalmic Eye test - 18th February 2014 Fantastic eye sight at 9 years old

Gonioscopy: 18th February 2014 Unaffected


Unfortunately due to my leg injury in 2008 and ill health, on and off since that time, Tay never completed his training.

But he is a good schoolmaster for the more experienced students on our Sheepdog and handler training clinics.

 

He has a kind and willing nature is very 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

It is a real shame he has never had the opportunity to fulfill his potential as a working dog

but he has proven himself as a potent sire who stamps his pups with his potential and temperament

 


PEDIGREE of ASTRA TAY 00/280177

Health information on pedigree may not be up to date.

(please ask us for the updated version when you enquire)

 

 

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Video of Tay working for a student, watch how they progress

 

Astra Becky, ricolour, rough coated border collie
ASTRA BECKY I.S.D.S. No: 00/327020

 

This is her First litter

 

Becky is quite a serious individual always looking for the Cat or sheep to watch, But yet happy to relax when they are not around.

She is easy and polite to in all situations, a lovely balanced character

Good with all people.

Becky has enourmous potential as a sheepdog being very natural with good pace and balance.

We will complete her training this summer and she will compete in the Scottish Nursery trials this winter.

 

She has bloodlines in the first three generations to World Sheepdog Champions Aled Owen's BOB and James McGee's BECCA

 

DNA "Normalr" for CEA by Parentage.

IGS (B12 deficiency) normal by DNA test

TNS normal by DNA test

 

She has not been yet been hip scored but both parents have very good hips.

We will still guarantee these puppis for Hip Dysplasia,, as per our puppy guarantee.

 

 

PEDIGREE of Astra Becky 00/327020

Health information on pedigree may not be up to date.

(please ask us for the updated version when you enquire)

 

 

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Here is a video of Becky's first training session

 

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to purchase a puppy from this litter or to ask about any other puppies.

Make Your Enquiry NOW !

to purchase a puppy from this litter or to ask about any other puppies.

 

PUPPIES PEDIGREE

Health information on pedigree may not be up to date.

(please ask us for the updated version when you enquire)

 

 

 

Tricolour male, Smooth to medium coat, border collie puppy

Puppy number 1

MALE

Tricolour
smooth to medium coat

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

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Tricolour Male, smooth to medium coat, border collie puppy

Puppy number 2

MALE

Tricolour
smooth to medium coat

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

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Tricolour Female, smooth to medium coat, border collie puppy

Puppy number 3

FEMALE

Tricolour

smooth to Medium coated

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

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Tricolour Female, Smooth to Medium coated, Border collie puppy

Puppy number 4

FEMALE

Tricolour

Smooth Medium coated

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

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Tricolour, Female, Smooth to medium coated, border collie puppy

Puppy number 5

FEMALE

Triclour
smooth to medium coat

Border collie puppy

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Retained for sheepdog Training

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Triclour, Female, Smooth to medium coated, border collie puppy

Puppy number 6

FEMALE

Tricolour

Smooth to Medium coated

Border collie puppy

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Retained for Sheepdog Training

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Triclour male, Smooth to medium coat, border collie puppy

Puppy number 7

MALE

Triclour

Smooth to Medium coat

Border collie puppy

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Now Available to purchase

starting to show on sheep

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Becky's puppies growing up

 

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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.

 

Click here to veiw album with Iphone or Ipad

 

 

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 Becky's pups at six weeks old.

New toys, sights and new people to investigate

 

 

 



VIDEO +++++ Astra Becky's pups at Nine weeks old.

First recall training