Our Working Dogs:  Windy and Izzy and others

For over 30 years, we have had at least one working/herding dog.  They have helped us with either sheep or cattle.

Windy has certainly earned her keep over the last 13 years.  She has been the best help when working the feeders and cow/calf herd. She often has taken the place of at least 3 people.  She retired as soon as we got Izzy, after showing her the ropes of course.  She still likes to teach her a lesson now and again.  But, the poor ole gal, like me has slowed down quite a bit. ( We lost our beloved Windy, spring of 2020).   Izzy is never without ambition when the word cow or calf comes up. And she is the most eager to please we have ever had.  She is also a wonderful puppy wrangler, never letting the puppies  at play, in the yard, get too far out of sight.  And she will bring them gently back to you every time.   Several of our Mini Americans show great potential as herders also. As we have down sized our operation in the last few year, we don’t have the stock to work every puppy. But, given a chance, the adults sure aim to please.

I have always thought that preserving the work ethic of a herding dog was my priority.    I am drawn to the working/herding dog breeds for their drive and work ethic which have always corresponded to my husbands and mine.  So when I decided to breed corgis, that was part of their appeal.  They have been used for herding for many years.  Of course people from all walks of life are able to enjoy their terrific personalities and traits.  Not many corgis these days are going into a working or herding environments on a daily basis. Although, they do excel in the show ring with their good looks and agility and in the herding competition.  My man Stoney has a pedigree full of champion titles, yet when given the opportunity to take a walk through the calf pasture, he shows his drive to work and please right away.  We let him play with the calves, and he loves it.  

Looking to the future as always, we have added a new breed to the family.  Welcome the Miniature American Shepherd.  We started with just one girl, Birdy. We loved her so much, we added Scarlet, then Phoebe. Forest has proven to have the drive we like to see in our dogs since the day we brought him home at 8 weeks. He took out after the heifers immediately, and had to be rescued. Scarlet and Forest have definitely inherited herding abilities. Not all of our puppies will want to herd. But, all of our puppies will certainly be great companions. Temperament is one trait that we always look for in our breedings.

Our goal with Corgis and MAS puppies is to raise them with lots of love and attention so that they go to their new homes ready to reciprocate the love they are given. You will get a sociable, ready to please puppy, from our farm to your arms.