About Belle

Belle is from Raven and Jarratt’s Dallas, born June 2008. She has a sweet, sunny personality, so her name suits her well. She is exceptionally intelligent, resilient, and enthusiastic in her approach to life. She is also very cute… which she knows how to use to her advantage!  She is an outstanding mother and grandmother — she could teach master classes in puppy raising.

Belle is smart, sensitive, and eager to work; she has a mind of her own but takes direction well. Belle is a natural heeler, and quite happy to get in and stir things up, but she also has a good feel for her stock and is capable of working with a gentle touch when required. She has demonstrated her herding ability with cattle, goats, sheep and ducks, and has a herding trial championship (HTCH) as well as advanced level “herding – ranch dog (HRD),” “herding- trial dog (HTD)” and “herding – trial arena dog (HTAD)” titles from AHBA. Belle is a fun dog to work with; she is cheerful, intelligent, and willing, with a good sense of humor.  Belle had four litters (see litters webpage for more information), and now enjoys playing with her grandpups.

Titles
Herding Trial Champion – HTCH
Herding Ranch Dog – HRD III
Herding Trial Dog – HTD III
Ranch Large Flock – RLF III
Herding Trial Arena Dog – HTAD III
Canine Good Citizen – CGC

Health Information
Hips: OFA good, PennHIP DI=0.37/0.45,
Eyes: normal CAER exam (2022)
DNA Testing: Embark panel clear for MDR-1, CEA, PRA and DM
Inbreeding – Genetic COI = 2% (measured by Embark)