Our Females
Shepherds Tarja, (Shepherds(ND) Ivan x Shepherds(ND) Joan, born 18-08-2022, owned and worked by Catrinus)
Tarja is a very natural dog, correct on both sides, with a deep and wide functional cast. She is a very keen and stylish worker, but not sticky. Excellent stamina and an intelligent worker. Lightly built, with very effective movement.
She can work large groups, as well as smaller groups and lambs. A good team player, but with a strong personality.
Hips A, elbows clear
She can work large groups, as well as smaller groups and lambs. A good team player, but with a strong personality.
Hips A, elbows clear
Left: Joan, right: her daughter Tarja
Shepherds(ND) Bumper, (Shepherds(ND) Ivan x Shepherds(ND) Joan), born 10-07-2020, owned and worked by Catrinus & Erika
Bumper is a very keen and loyal female. Smart and sensible. Easy to handle. She is a pleasure to have around. Not afraid to go between livestock and fences/walls. She will bite the nose if the situation calls for it. Works well in the field and in the yards. Highly reliable.Hips A, elbows clear.
Shepherds(ND) Joan, (Blackdog Josh x Shepherds(ND) Bonnie), born 08-11-2014, owned and worked by Catrinus
RETIRED from breeding! Joan has been spayed. She has had some wonderful litters, and now there is only work left for her!Joan has natural drive and hold on the main mob. She has wonderful movement and very good stamina. Easy to handle. Nowadays she has a lot of experience; she shows a lot of stock sense, calmness, and power.
She is a happy dog who loves working for and with you. In December 2018, Joan had a fantastic litter of 9 pups by Allterain Boss. The litter looks very promising!
Hips A, shoulders and elbows clear.
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Frequently asked questions
The females featured are Shepherds Tarja, Shepherds(ND) Bumper, and Shepherds(ND) Joan.
No, Joan is retired from breeding and has been spayed, but she continues to work livestock.
Both Shepherds Tarja and Shepherds(ND) Bumper have been screened with hips A and clear elbows.
Bumper works reliably in both the field and yards, is not afraid to move between livestock and fences or walls, and will bite the nose if the situation requires it.