Battlefield Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds

08/11/2024

Video of their first day out. Sitting on gravel hurts your butt. lol.

The good thing, the limestone gravel will keep bugs down. Bad thing, their coats feel dusty now.

08/11/2024

First day out! Tim using the pneumatic nailer, grinder, and air compressor putting up the new panels before he leaves for Italy. Being a breeder is a heavy expense but well worth it for my dogs safety and well-being.

Here is some cute pictures of the puppies right as I put them in the play area. K9 Trass from Forever Lawn still hasn’t arrived.

I played outside with the puppies then went inside to deep clean their space.

Kohl’s puppies just started eating food and will join these guys next week. All have collars on to make it easier to identify.

08/10/2024

Big expense. Really big.

Gotta wash all the beds and throw away ones with holes again. What we do on the weekends in the heat

08/09/2024

If you are looking to have a new furry friend, we will have 8 puppies available in early September! Complete the application and I will call or email you asap!

If I call you, 540 is my area code. Be sure to email me at [email protected] to be sure my emails do not go to spam. I think technology is blocking my info on people who just put in applications.

Hello, Please fill out this application if you are looking to purchase a puppy in 2023-2024. As litters are confirmed, I will contact prospective buyers in email. If you would like to pass on a litter, please let me know. I only hold application for a calendar year. At that time, all are archived. T...

08/08/2024

Fed at 8:00 and played hard for 30 -45 mins. Now they climbed back in the whelp box for their nap. Where did they put all the toys? lol

As you can see, potty trays everywhere. Once they are not having potty on floor, and all in the pans, they will graduate from using a tray until we are just two in that one area. Sara’s start short trips outside for more noise exposure.

Kohls puppies are the second picture and learning in the whelp box. They have had a tray in there for almost a week now. Next, they will have free range in there area for a week with pans and learn how to use the doggie door. Kohls will start eating this weekend.

08/06/2024

Kohl x Nick litter is amazing. I will have additional spots for owners after week 7 of Sara’s litter and week 6 in Kohl’s litter.

I am just going to post all the pictures as they are so precious.

08/03/2024

Puppy growl starting!

08/03/2024

Okay all. Here are dates for vet visits.

Sara’s litter is Friday, August 30 @ 4:00 pm

Kohl’s litter vet check is Friday, Sept 6 @ 3:00pm.

Sara’s puppies love human interaction. If I get off the floor and move around, the two male black tris tell me to sit back down! Very very affectionate. Blue Merle males investigate before they come to me. lol. The big blue girl, gorgeous sort of watches and does what everyone else does. The smaller blue Merle female climbs up my legs and loves to be petted. The one blue Merle with heavy coloring always goes to the potty spot and investigates.

Kohls. Go to sleep. lol. They are still a little laid back yet. They are in a puppy coma!

Sara and Kohl puppies are getting dewormed, since all older dogs get their heartworm meds today.

Only Heartguard and Interceptor is given for heartworm meds, ever! No Bravecto, Nexguard, or Revolution. Flea and tick is easy to control with essential oils, Wondercide or Eco Smart in the yard with lime. All super safe for animals and humans. Snakes and insects alike hate the PH in these natural remedies. Google the PH of cedar oil and garden lime.

07/30/2024

Sara’s puppies out on the solid G Floor. It is so funny how much they talk. They went to sleep as soon as I put them back in the whelp box but they started to explore.

Poppy, the black tri female I have named! I love her. I think Merle’s are noisy! Braaaahaaaa

I thought I had a video but guess I just did pictures.

Kohl’s puppies are on grey and quiet little babies right now.

Spend a lot of time playing and holding after puppy areas were cleaned up. Moms are now blowing coat and fur everywhere. Time to break out the vacuum tomorrow.

Jill will be playing with the cuties while I groom on Monday. Pictures coming after Monday. Sara’s puppies will get collars to help get them ready for homes.

07/29/2024

Remember, socialization is paramount the first year you have your puppy and even more important the first 4 weeks after you have your little gem! Exposure! Exposure! Exposure!

Put your puppy in your arms and get out there every day! Stores, parks, schools, other people’s houses…. The skies the limit. The more exposure the more successful your puppy will be!!

Without solid exposure to sounds, other people, and animals you risk developing a fearful dog who lacks confidence later down the road.

Even the best puppy going home can be reactive without proper exposure.

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/canine-health-information/managing-reactive-behavior #:~:text=A%20reactive%20dog%20is%20usually,or%20a%20lack%20of%20training

Reactivity is hard on dogs — without support your dog could become aggressive You want to take a relaxing walk with your dog, but at just the sight of another dog or a person, they start barking hysterically, forcing you to drag them away. This is a reactive dog — one who overreacts to normal si...

07/29/2024

Hi all! I will posting Kohl’s puppy pictures soon.

We currently are taking deposits on both litters. While I have 7 reservations, I have 15 puppies.

If you are not close to Virginia, we do have and opportunity to fly with a pet nanny. I did make the overall cost lower to accommodate traveling.

I have two puppies going to Texas and what better way to keep your puppy happy than with a pet flight nanny!!!

Sara’s litter will be going home the Labor Day weekend. Sara’s puppy wellness exam is on Friday, Aug 30 and can arrange for pick up at the vet after the appointment covering the requirement of vet visit within 48 hours!!!

Kohl’s litter will be going home the following week on the weekend.

Because I am a teacher, release of puppies is only on the weekend.

07/23/2024

And…. The boys!
❤️Auddie x Sara
❤️MAS
❤️2.5 weeks old
Missing one boy picture and will add tomorrow.

07/23/2024

Auddie and Sara’s girl pictures!
❤️MAS
2.5 weeks old

07/19/2024

Purchasing things for take home bags.

I usually find little stainless steel bowls but too expensive. I found these! Much cheaper.

What do you think?

07/13/2024

Kohl and Nick puppies are here!

DOB: July12
Mini litter

4 girls and 3 boys

These will be amazing performance puppies/dogs

With both litters, 7 deposits. I can take 6-7 more deposits. Message me!

If you haven’t completed an application, that is required.
www.Battlefieldaussies.com/available

07/12/2024

Nick and Kohl
MAS puppies due tomorrow, might be Sunday too. lol

Looks like aliens! 🤣🤣🤣

07/12/2024

I’m spoiled.

07/09/2024

Puppies with tails, puppies with no tails

It was so hot in car. Puppies did not like the hot. As soon as they were in the building, they all went to sleep.

Thanks to Jill LaRue, the Battlefield nanny! She discovered one likes to have his paws rubbed and held. As soon as you put him down he cried. He is going to be a snuggle bug!!

07/09/2024

Time to strip out your dogs. You would be surprised at how packed the undercoat can’t get.
1. Use a coat rake and rake thoroughly. (Goo got the Marrs stripped because his was just too thick)
2. Bathe with a good deshed shampoo and massage for a while. The pour needs to open to release dead coat.
3. Rinse with a strong head on your hose to remove dead undercoat. Wash again then again.
4. Condition. Brush through.
5. Line comb the left over undercoat out while your dog is on side. Spray with conditioning spray and gently comb the undercoat out just like you would do your own hair. Hit a mat. Gentle work through the mat a little at a time.
6. Lastly, brush and blow dry.
7. Trim feet, nub, ears.

So Goo got a huge trim. But he is so happy. He probably will freeze tonight. I only shaped his head, ears, nub, and feet. I tidied the feathers due to him licking his legs from arthritis. Yes. The red color on his legs is from arthritis licking. It does not bother me. I keep it clean.

He doesn’t look 13 does he? He looks like a puppy. 🤣🤣

07/06/2024

Last night started the countdown. This morning not eating. So Sara is getting really close.

Changed the configuration and floor. The tile is under the G Floor. It was easy to clean but was a bit slippery.

She has things in her whelp box to rip up. So we are watching and waiting.

06/30/2024

Sara and Addie’s litter is due July 6!!!

Picture of Sara at 1! Both are CH and Addie is a GCH.

The litter is filling with deposits currently.

Black and blues in this litter. With Kelli and I evaluating for show prospects, some placements will be made once they are 7 weeks old. Any mismarks can be place earlier once I determine personality and temperament.

Message me if interested!

06/16/2024

Deposits are being accepted 4 Sara and Kohl litters!

Congratulations 2 Terri, Jin, & Justin 4 taking the leap w/ a new puppy coming soon.

06/03/2024

Guess who? ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Sara has a full tummy. Puppies will be born the first week of July. I will be keeping one as well as stud owner. We are both thrilled!!!

05/27/2024

Betsy turned 16 today and has not missed a beat. She is living a great life with Kathy and her family! She was our first mini with Cinny the second.

Happy Birthday Betsy Ross Flag!!! ❤️❤️

05/26/2024

Sara says it is too hot outside.

05/26/2024

Transitioning an older dog to a new home is critically important. Good breeders spend time with the new family listening to how their family ticks. This isn’t a one time thing. It is done over weeks.

The dog can just be picked up by the owners and that is it. There needs to be a transition, an acceptance by the dog that someone is going to come into their life. A dog not prepared will leave to go back to the home they felt connection and security. Our job in this transition is to make the dog feel safe.

Over the last few years I have seen a few breeders sell older dogs who failed to prepare owners and the dog for this change ending up with horrible things happening. Dogs repeatedly run away from new owners who end up getting the blame for the escape when it wasn’t their fault at all. It was our job to make the dog secure knowing we made them safe for the next chapter.

Breeders spend time with the new family before the decision. Go to their house and spend time with them with the dog you are rehoming even if it takes a few visits. Let the dog get familiar with you communicating and interacting with them. Then and only then should the dog stay and YOU leave.

Here, at Battlefield, we invest in our dogs and they are our family. We take time to find the right families for our dogs. We don’t have puppies to populate the Earth either. We take time to investigate their personalities to make sure the fit is right and follow through with the same procedure and care with our older dogs who are placed in forever homes.

What kind of breeder do you want? One that sends you packing and hoping for the best or one that will invest time to ensure the lifelong success of the dog?

Here is LC less than 24 hours on her new home. She is one of the most obedient dogs I know. I let her wander off leash checking the family out with their dog Rocco. I drove over 2 hours to get to her new home and spent several hours making the transition work. It was the best choice for her and could not be happier. In July, she gets to go on travels to Alaska and her summer home in Florida. Look out alligators, LC is coming. She will be the boss.

Here is Gigi! Over several months and several trips, Gigi built a bond with her new owner Wendy. We went on weekends and spent a few hours then come home. We made sure the house was dog proof including relocating bird seed for the birds since the new owner lives right on a lake. We checked fences to be sure all was good because Gigi will is athletic and likes to chase. The Grey Blue Herring that perches on the fence by the shore will be investigated. Gigi’s transition took time due to strong attachment to me, so I made time for her like mom aka breeders should.

Both dogs could have taken off. However they didn’t because the transition and emotional release was present. We are not leaving them. We are setting them free to love someone else and grow with them.

Nothing makes my heart happier than seeing happy and healthy transitions when then they occur. I try to make sure they can withstand changes in their life’s and work to make new changes happen.

LC is happily with her new buddy Rosco and her dad Charlie. Gigi is with her new mommy Wendy. Both can run free and enjoy life with people who love them! ❤️❤️❤️❤️.

Give them a big shoutout!!! WTG Battlefield doggies and owners!!

05/05/2024

for all our friends.... were to find heartworm incidence in dogs

Tracking the impact of heartworm disease Every three years, the American Heartworm Society (AHS) gathers data on heartworm testing to understand...