Comments for Little Boy Blue Farm

Comment on Puppies Going Home by Kim

Kim — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:00:40 +0000

I am very pleased to have Heiland Thistle’s Shep here now! He is growing, and proving to be the perfect dog! He is just over three months old, loves to follow us around. He already sits, stays, knows how to get my attention to go outside by barking, heading to the door and putting his paws on it! He is gets upset, if I don’t let him see Daniel, and know where he is! He has to account for everyone! I will be breeding him in the future, and looking for the right female for him! Thanks Andy, for all your help on this! If you have any articles I can post on my site, I would appreciate it! Also, I would love a copy of what you wrote about the Old Time Scotch collie!
It is great to own one of these rare collies and to be part of the restoration of them.

Comment on New Litter of Pups by Andy

Andy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:22:46 +0000

Kristi

I don’t have an English Shepherd on the place anymore. I do have a litter of Old-Time Scotch Collies.

Andy

Comment on New Litter of Pups by Kristi Chalemin

Kristi Chalemin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:39:33 +0000

We are looking for an English shepherd puppy to have by Christmas time. We (myself, husband and 2, 12 year old daughters)currently have a 7 year old English shepherd and she has been the joy of our lives. Do you have English shepherd puppies at this time?

Thank you,
Kristi Chalemin

Comment on Puppies Going Home by andrew

andrew — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:21:49 +0000

I grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota. We had a Farm Collie, a dog who was absolutely unbelievably intelligent, but also calm…and a bit of a rascal.

I applaud you that you are trying to rescue this breed. I fear you have a very small window to do it.

I also note that you are not the only one. I see the English Shepard as pretty much the same thing, I see people in Canada noting the same shortage and looking for dogs, I see ‘Old Time Farm Shepard’ and ‘Farm Collie’ and ‘Old Scotch Collie’ etc etc.

I really hope you guys all are not afraid to intermix rather than keep your own little registries ‘pure’ because each group seems to have just a handful of animals (well, the English Shepard seems to have okay numbers)and I worry about genetic diversity.

I also hope you guys are taking the time to freeze semen of the dogs you have so they can continue to be used in future breeding programs.

Comment on To Merle or Not to Merle? by Andy

Andy — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:55:54 +0000

I get out of my depth on genetic issues pretty quickly but I think I know enough about their heritage to rule out brindle.

Who’e ever heard of a brindle collie anyway, (Scottie will probably dig up an image of a brindle collie now).

Comment on To Merle or Not to Merle? by Christopher@BorderWars

Christopher@BorderWars — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:43:55 +0000

I wonder with markings like this if we can’t rule out Brindle as well.

Comment on Puppies Going Home by Steven

Steven — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:57:01 +0000

Makes me sad, but i’m glad they found good homes. I’m encouraged to hear there will be more breeding in the future. Save me one!

Comment on The Verminators by Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:58:28 +0000

They look very proud of their ‘trophies’!! Atta girl!! Good Boy! Cat

Comment on The Puppies Are 8 Weeks Today by Andy

Andy — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:09:09 +0000

All part of my plan, death by puppy!

Comment on The Puppies Are 8 Weeks Today by Nikki

Nikki — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:05:07 +0000

You’re killin’ me with the puppy pictures!! Just so adorable! Great photos.