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Roy (BLUE) x Astra KIT litter 2018

 

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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."

Date born: 5th December 2018

6 puppies Born

2 females and 5 males (one of these died at birth)

 

 

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New Video playlist coming soon

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Puppies will be ready to go to their new homes on approx. 30th January 2019

Roy (known as BLUE), Slate Blue and white Rough coated, Male border collie
ROY (Known as BLUE) I.S.D.S. No: 00/347773

BLUE, (registered as ROY) is an outstandingly natural dog on the sheep, he is calm and easy to train and handle.

He is a joy to have in the kennels.

We purchased him as a six month old showing on sheep, and have been amazed ever since.

 

This is his first litter.

 

CEA Normal by DNA test
TNS normal by DNA test
IGS (B12 Deficiency) DNA Normal by DNA test

SN Sensory Neuropathy DNA normal by test

MDR1 - normal by DNA test

MH (Malignant Hyperthermia) - normal by DNA test

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis ( CL / NCL ) - normal by DNA test

Hip Score: 8/8


PEDIGREE of ROY (Blue) ISDS: 00/347773

Health information on pedigree may not be up to date

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

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Photo Album of Blue Roy growing up

 

 
Astra Kit, Black and white smooth coated border collie
ASTRA KIT  I.S.D.S. No: 00/339258

Astra KIT, is by my Astra Dale out of Midge.

She is litter sister to Astra Sue who is a proven breeder of quality sheepdogs.

Kit also has a lovely sweet nature, great "off Switch" and enjoys cuddles.

On sheep she is business, and her job is to

help teach our human students the art of training sheepdogs

 

CEA Normal by DNA test
TNS normal by Parentage
IGS (B12 Deficiency) DNA Normal by Parentage
Hip Scored: Total 5:6 Total 11


PEDIGREE of Astra KIT ISDS: 00/339258

Pedigree of Sue's mother Midge

Pedigree of Sue's Father ASTRA DALE

Health information on pedigree may not be up to date

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

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

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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)

I am intending to keep two female pups from this litter,

 

See below how we start the selection process

 

 

Kit x Blue pup no 1, black and white MALE

Puppy number 1

MALE

black and white
medium coat

Border collie puppy

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Kit x Blue pup no 2, red and white MALE

Puppy number 2

MALE

Red and white
medium coat

Border collie puppy

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Kit x Blue pup no 3, Black and white MALE

Puppy number 3

MALE

Black and white.

Medium coated

Border collie puppy

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Kit x Blue pup no 4, red and white FEMALE

Puppy number 4

FEMALE

Red and white

medium coated

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

Kit x Blue pup no 5, red and white FEMALE

Puppy number 5

FEMALE

Red and white

medium coat

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

This photo album is the litter growing up

and may include VIDEO's;


 

See the puppy photo gallery link for vidoe of the litter growing up.

 

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

 

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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 final 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, so 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 starts to develop 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 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.

 

 

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