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UPLAND ROY ( Known as RED) x ASTRA SILK 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."

Puppies: Date of Birth: 29th July 2018

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One Blue Merle MALE pup may be available to working home

 

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Puppies ready to go on the: ----------23rd September 2018 -

Upland Roy (RED), Red and white rough curly coated dog
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Upland Roy (RED) I.S.D.S. No: 335105

Red and white Rough Curly coated Dog.

Litter brother to trials winner Upland Cap who has just placed in the English Nationals 2018

Red is in full training with our student and going very well.

First litter born 25th September 2017.

Fantastic nature, with an off switch.

But beware, if he thinks there is work to be done, you have to be awake,

as this man is also a workaholic especially with sheep.

I purchased RED (Upland Roy) but I have two Roy's a very common name, in the summer.

He was part trained. I am finishing his training and he will join our team to hold up for young dogs, and

mayby do some trials if I ever get the time.

As a work dog he is strong, pushy and powerful full of confidence.

He is good to command, stylish, with good pace and flanks.

As a pet/companion dog he is excellent, having a great "off switch" when there are no sheep around,

he gets on well with other dogs and takes everything in his stride, he is calm and bomb proof.

We love to show him off to visitors

We admire this dog so much that when we heard his mother was for sale,

we purchased her to add to our team.

His mother Gem has produced several pups making well over £2500

at Skipton and other Auctions.

 

CEA "normal" by test

TSN "Normal" by test

IGS "normal" by test

SN "normal" by test

MDR1 "normal" by test

NCL "normal" by test

 

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Astra Silk, Dilute - Slate merle border collie
Astra SILK I.S.D.S. No:: 00-320704

This is her fith litter

So we will be retaining a Blue merle female and Merl male

Silk is Slate Merle (dilute genetically)

you can view her siblings and parents here

 

See her first litter here

See her second litter here

See her Third litter here

See her Forth litter here

 

Silk is a very sweet loving girl who loves to work with you for treats.

She is very nicely balanced and natural on her sheep.

Very stylish and is currently used to teach students how to start training young sheepdog.

 

DNA "NORMAL" for CEA

DNA Normal for IGS

DNA normal for TNS

Hip Score: 8:6

 

Click here to veiw Silk's photo album

 

 

 

 

Potential Performance Sports Dogs for Agility or Herding

These pups will suit any type of Performance Dog sport but especially herding, they are bred to be champions

and only require the best handlers to bring out their potential.

 

I will be retaining two puppies from this litter for training as sheepdogs.

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PUPPIES PEDIGREE

Please see the mother and father pedigree above

 

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Blue Merle FEMALE

Puppy number 1

FEMALE

Blue Merle

medium coat

Border collie puppy

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ASTRA DREAM

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Blue Merle MALE

Puppy number 2

MALE

Blue Merle

medium coat

Border collie puppy

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ASTRA PIRATE

Click here to view pup no 2's photo album

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Black and white FEMALE

Puppy number 3

MALE

Blue Merle

medium coat

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

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Blue Merle MALE

Puppy number 4

MALE

Blue Merle

medium coat

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

Click here to view Pup no 4's photo album

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Blue Merle MALE

Puppy number 5

MALE

Blue Merle

medium coat

Border collie puppy

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SOLD

Click here to view pup no 5's photo album

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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.
Advising us of your intentions will allow us to update you on any health issues encountered

since you collected your puppy.

Additionally, we may like to help select the mate for your dog and purchase a puppy from that mating

in order to maintain our bloodlines.

 

Please read our artilcle

To Breed or not to Breed


Please read "Our Puppy Guarantee" before you enquire about our puppies.

 

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Preference will ALWAYS be given (where choice is available) to potential WORKING homes (herding or competition performance sports).

It is human nature to select 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

 

Firstly, I as breeder may want to keep one of the puppies and as I want to work them on sheep, I will select my puppy not on the looks but on its character and how it learns and

 

reacts to certain situations and tests I may carry out.

 

Through vast experience I have found great success in choosing pups through this procedure so

 

we now 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.

 

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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

 

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