Vertical pedigree for puppies born May 23rd, 2008:
Dual Ch Borderfame Mystery Label
PC Storybook Sorceress of Oz CD NA NAJ TDI
Ch Danbeth Black Label
Ch Borderfame Mystic Power
Altricia Deal (b/w)
PC’s Mega Party Girl NA OAJ (b/w, parti)
Ch Candleriggs Cadmus CDex
Ch Borderheath Maggie May
Ch Borderfame Heart N Soul
Ch Borderfame Forever Magic
Altricia Blue Diamond (blue merle)
Altricia Shannon (tri)
Kiss Me Cal (blue merle)
Ch Blacktie Irma La Spot (b/w) ROM
Ansavon Tiki
Marglo Black Velvet
Ch Sheermyst Sonofa Tart
Finestyle Fancy Nancy
Ch Khayoz Sail Deep CDex
Borderfame Token O Love
Ch Borderfame Bravo
Borderfame Red Supa Star
Altricia Silver Dollar (blue merle)
Altricia Hazie Miss (blue/white)
Blue Lad (blue/white)
Altricia First Love (tricolor)
Passims California Blue (blue merle)
Mojo (red/white?)
Ch Blacktie Bailey (b/w)
Rosaltess Blossom From Oz (b/w)
As of July 29th (2008), the Jinx/Rain puppies have gone to their new homes.
We couldn't be more pleased about where they've landed, and we can't wait
to see what they grow up to be. They are gregarious, curious, and affectionate
with all kinds of people and all kinds of dogs. We know they'll go on to do
wonderful things and be wonderful family members. We'll hope to see them on
the beach, at agility trials, in the hospital halls, and in the herding arena.
As you check out any litter of puppies and any breeder's website, don't be
swayed by photos and markings, alone. The right match of puppy to owner is
based on temperament, drive, and structure matched to the activities the dog
will do when it matures, the home environment, and the experience of the new
owner. By the time a puppy is ready to go to its new home, the breeder will
have hundreds of hours of play and observation to inform decisions.
Each litter will usually be comprised of puppies with different levels of
activity, boldness, and drive. There may be one puppy who is calmer than the
rest, one puppy who is needier than the others, or one puppy who just needs
to be thinking and working and solving all the time. A responsible breeder
should be able to work with prospective owners to match the right puppy to
the right home.
It is likely to be a couple of years until our next litter, but we welcome
inquiries and requests for information. Satch may be available as a sire when
he matures, but it will be a couple of years before we whelp a litter here
near Santa Barbara. There is a thoughtful network of Border Collie breeders
across the country, and we are happy to share information about this wonderful
breed.
Sweet,
affable Mico, the tri-color male puppy, went home to Santa Barbara. We are
thrilled to know that we'll see him often as he grows, for he'll be by to
visit for frequent playdates!
The
black and white female pup, now named "Shelby" has gone home to
La Canada (near Pasadena), where she may learn agility or obedience or herding
as she takes up life with teenagers. We know she's already a star!
The
black and white male puppy, now called "Augustus" has gone home
to Santa Barbara, where his owner works from home and has a flexible schedule
for walks at the dog park and at the beach. We look forward to seeing him
play in the water, his favorite activity as a pup!
The
black and white male puppy, now named "Augustus", has gone to
a family in Santa Barbara. He loves water, and we hope to see him at the
beach and at the dog park.
Rogue
is the tri-color female staying with us. We have a feeling she'll give Jinx
and Satch a run for their money, and we look forward to doing conformation,
agility, herding, therapy, and clicker games with her. Maybe she'll love the
ocean as much as her mother. She's off to a great start, visiting with dozens
of people and dozens of dogs every day as we make our way through boarding
school life.
