“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: 9th January 2016
7 puppies
Two blue merle males (one died due to complications at birth)
Two Black and white males
Three Females
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 5th March 2016.....................................................Book a puppy now !
MICA I.S.D.S. No: 00/292615
MICA is 8 half years old.
he is an outstanding sheepdog, he works on the Island of Orkney.
We purchased Mica as a wee pup and started his training on sheep, at which time he was sold as he
needed more work than we had for him at the time.
A perfect gentleman, easy to have around always willing to please.
He is very skilled and patient, with stacks of power, at herding on the steep cliffs above the sea,
but unfortunately several years ago,
he had an accident whilst trying to save a sheep on the cliffs, falling a long way.
The sheep was killed, and Mica suffered a bad spinal injury and
was completely paralysed in his hind quarters for weeks,
it took him over a year to recover enough to work sheep again.
He still has one very good hip despite this injury and the xray was done at 8 years of age
a good three years after the injury.
He is still working hard everyday with no signs of pain.
The vets were amazed at his recovery
and polite character during his ordeal.
A kind and willing nature, extreemly loyal yet still willing to work for anyone.
He has an "Off Switch".
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.
He is unrelated to Astra Mars.
CEA carrier by DNA test
These pups must be tested for CEA before breeding (they cannot be affected but could also be carriers)
TNS normal by DNA test
IGS (B12 Deficiency) DNA Normal by DNA test Hip Scored: 6:21 Total 27
(xrayed at 8 years old - 3 years after serious injury to spine and pelvis)
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)
