ASTRA PORTHOS x ASTRA DUBH litter 2013
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Astra Porthos x Astra Dubh litter

DATE of BIRTH: 12th July 2103

 

This litter was actually supposed to be sired by Tim (Angela Hughes). We suspected that this was not the case when they were born 6 days early and looked nothing like we expected, as they grew up, it became increasingly evident that our suspicions may be well founded - so we sent DNA samples off the the laboratory to check parentage - Porthos had been kenneled with Dubh when she was seen to be in season, it is very rare for a bitch to be mated in the first day or two of their season - but this appears to have been the case as Porthos is now confirmed by DNA to be the sire of the entire litter.

Puppies will be ready to go to their new homes .................................................... 6th September 2013 We all have homes - Thank you !

ASTRA PORTHOS I.S.D.S. No: 00/294632 This is his first litter. Astra Porthos belongs to our Student Vrigilio Ambriz who has been working with us for three years. Porthos is a super calm dog away from sheep and a fantastic temperament.   His work ethic on sheep is determined and strong but very willing to please. He is an old fashioned type of Border collie and appears to have passed this trait to his puppies. He is either chilling out totally relaxed or he is in FULL work mode.   Hip Score: both parents hip scored with very good hips. DNA "CLEAR" for CEA by Test Hip Scored: 7:6 PEDIGREE of ASTRA PORTHOS 00/294632 (pedigree updated 28-02-14) Click here to view Album with IPAD or IPHONE

ASTRA DUBH (Doo) I.S.D.S. No: 00/316515 DNA for CEA - Normal by test. This is her first litter. Dubh is a very energetic girlgirl who loves to work with you for treats priase or toys. She is very nicely balanced and natural on her sheep she has tonnes of potential as she gets stronger as she matures. PEDIGREE of Astra Dubh 00/316515 (pedigree updated 28-02-14) Click here to view Album with IPAD or IPHONE

Puppies Pedigree

(pedigree updated 28-02-14)

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