Our Working Dogs:  Windy and Izzy

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 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, like me, the poor ole gal 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 also show great potential as herders. As we have downsized our operation in the last few years, we don’t have the stock to work with every puppy. But, given a chance, the adults sure aim to please.

I have always thought preserving a herding dog’s work ethic was my priority.    I am drawn to the working/herding dog breeds for their drive and work ethic, which have always corresponded to my husband's 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 can enjoy their terrific personalities and traits.  Not many corgis these days are going into working or herding environments daily. Although they 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 allowed to walk through the calf pasture, he immediately shows his drive to work and please.  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 we brought him home at 8 weeks. He was immediately taken out after the heifers 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 breeding.

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.