Upcoming Litters
Plans are being made for 2023. Please contact Shepherd’s Way if you are interested in more information or wish to be added to our mailing list for updates.
Most Recent Litter: October 2022
Description of the Dam
Peaslee’s Elanor Proudfoot (Shire) is an extremely intelligent, kind-hearted, and intuitive dog with a strong sense of responsibility. Friendly and gentle, she gets along with everyone and tries hard to please. She enjoys working and has herding and trick dog titles in addition to a canine good citizen certification. Although not formally trained as a service dog, she adapts naturally to the needs of those around her. She keeps an eye on our property, dispatching mice & voles and running off coyotes and hawks.
Shire is 6 years old, petite (18″, 33 lbs) & athletic, with a feminine build and features. Her hips are OFA good and she is clear for MDR-1, CEA, PRA-prcd and DM. She had a normal ophthalmic exam prior to breeding.
Description of Sire
Snowy Rivers’ Majestic Memphis is a friendly, easy-going and athletic dog. He has exceptional social skills and a kind, biddable nature. He lives on a ranch in Oregon and assists with farm chores as well as helping out as a demo dog in his owner’s dog-training classes. Memphis helps rid the property of squirrels, rodents, and runs off coyotes and hawks. He loves to retrieve and will carry an empty feed bag or feed container when out doing chores. Memphis has solid natural herding instincts and a strong desire to work in partnership with his owner. He enjoys training, participating in barn hunt, scent work, parkour, and readily learning tricks.
At 8 years of age, Memphis has a moderate build, 22″ and 53 lbs, with a broad head and thick ruff. His hips are OFA good and he is clear for MDR-1, CEA, PRA-prcd and DM.
Shire is a very nurturing dog and an excellent mother. Her puppies have adapted well to a variety of different environments and lifestyles; as a group they are friendly, biddable, athletic, and very responsive to training. I expect puppies from Shire and Memphis to be very social, kind, and thoughtful. They should be excellent family companions and farm helpers.
The estimated genetic COI for this match is 4% and the generation interval is 7 years. Both parents are sound, healthy dogs and we expect the puppies to be as well. Possible colors include black/white, seal/white, tricolor, and sable/white.
Contact Shepherd’s Way if interested in discussing plans or applying for a pup from this litter.
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Litter Pedigree
Genetic COI = 4%
| Sire Snowy Rivers Majestic Memphis OFA good |
Sire Blue Camas Will DI=0.43/0.43 |
Sire Glimmercroft Blaze DI=0.37/0.32 |
Sire Glimmercroft Tanner |
| Dam Z-Best Haylie |
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| Dam Trailblazer’s Bess DI = 0.41/0.41 |
Sire Porter’s Cyrus Jim |
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| Dam Snowy River’s Sadie Lady |
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| Dam Snowy Rivers Little Sydney DI = 0.32/0.32 |
Sire Porter’s Cyrus Jim PennHIP= 0.27/0.27 |
Sire Dunn’s Duke II |
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| Dam Ward’s Duchess |
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| Dam Snowy Rivers Sadie Lady PennHIP = 0.32/0.36 |
Sire Vetaly’s Caesar |
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| Dam Mardiham’s Lillie |
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| Dam Peaslee’s Elanor Proudfoot OFA good |
Sire Banks’ Cody Boy OFA good |
Sire Biberstine’s Shep |
Sire Shininger’s Buddy |
| Dam Bucher’s Mindy |
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| Dam Cook’s Annie |
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| Dam HTCH Peaslee’s Sunshine Daydream OFA good |
Sire Jarratt’s Dallas OFA fair |
Sire Jennifer’s Russell OFA good |
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| Dam Stegall’s China Doll |
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| Dam Peaslee’s Penelope Ravenpaw OFA excellent |
Sire It’za Demost Happy Fella PennHIP = 0.22/ 0.20/no DJD |
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| Dam Peaslee’s Brighton OFA fair |
Puppy Placement Process
Frequently Asked Questions
When will puppies be available?
Puppies are generally physically and emotionally ready to go to their new home at 8 – 9 weeks of age. Gestation in dogs is 9 weeks meaning that puppies are available approximately 4 months after the breeding date.
How are your puppies raised?
Puppies are raised in my home so they are handled and exposed to household activities from day one. As the weeks go by, new experiences are introduced so that by the time puppies are ready to go to their new home they will have learned about new people, life indoors and out, navigating obstacles, traveling in cars and crates, and the sights, smells, sounds and activities that go along with modern life. Puppies receive master -level coaching on canine communication and manners from the resident canine pack.
How do you determine placements?
Sorting out puppy placements takes time and patience: the longer we wait before determining placements, the more information we will have about each puppy’s individual personality and needs. I do not make puppy assignments at birth.
I will post regular, often daily, descriptions and photo & video updates over the first 8 weeks so that prospective owners can follow the puppies’ development. As puppies approach 8 weeks, they will have a vet exam and I will develop a profile describing each pup.
I will go through all the information I have received from prospective owners, your plans and preferences, and use those to make a recommendation as to which pup I believe has the best chance of success in your home — and then we talk it over. My experience is that this process, incorporating information from owners and observations over the first 8 weeks of puppies, provides the best foundation for successful placements.
What conditions apply to placements?
My interest in these dogs does not end when they leave my home. Puppies are placed with the understanding that I am available as a resource for the life of the dog. Likewise, I hope to place puppies with people who appreciate my desire for feedback and updates on how each dog is doing over time.
I will take a dog back at any age, for any reason; if a dog from my breeding needs to be re-homed, I will be part of the process.
How much do dogs cost?
The major expenses to consider when getting a dog include food, veterinary expenses (vaccinations, heartworm preventives and annual check-ups), and supplies such as a crate, fencing, leash and collar. Additional costs like training classes, or boarding when you travel, should be factored in as well. The average monthly cost for owning a dog varies but budgeting from $50 – $150 per month, depending on your particular needs, can provide a starting point.
The price of puppies varies as well, from several hundred dollars for a shelter adoption to many thousands for dogs of certain breeds. The average price for an English Shepherd puppy is probably $500-800 (based on my experience). I generally use a sliding scale for pricing, taking into account individual circumstances.
How do I apply for a puppy?
The process for applying for a puppy from Shepherd’s Way:
- Send me a brief introductory message, either by email or via Facebook.
- Return a short questionnaire that I will send you (it may take me a few days to get back to you).
- Then we talk!
I do not take formal reservations or request deposits for puppies not yet born. I do maintain a list of people who are interested in getting a pup, however, and send out updates so that when puppies arrive we can begin the process of determining whether there is a puppy that will be a good fit for you.
