Half Pint Herders

06/05/2024

Just letting everyone know Dolly last litter was put in the oven this week. Pups due early July. These are fabulous old time scotch collie farm and family dogs

10/04/2024

A belated happy birthday to Cassie’s pups chase orea Sidney and Mr chunk.

07/03/2024

Anyone know anyone looking for great all around family type or lower level show mount Wellstarted under saddle but not polished trail rides. Honest citizen 15.3 stocky build Old soul in younger package at 6. High 4 s Located within an hour of GTA.

29/12/2023

Beau and Kali enjoying the holiday season

24/12/2023

Sharing from a fellow breeder. it’s hard but often a gift to our loved dogs

Every so often, I see a question pop up about whether or not placing retired breeding animals is ethical. To people who aren’t breeders, it often looks bad or feels icky... like breeders are just tossing away dogs once they’ve been used to produce puppies. Let me give you a different perspective...
I receive messages and see posts from the owners of my retired show and breeding dogs every day. While their lives are comfortable with me, they now get to live an incredibly loved and spoiled life, many times as an only dog with a family that adores them. Different isn’t good or bad, it’s just different. They live a different life with their families than they would have with me. They are content, satisfied, and loved with me; they continue to be all of those things, but with their very own people and without having to share those people with a pack of other dogs.
The day I let one of my retired dogs go to a family is HARD. I cry when I let them go... I look forward to updates on birthdays, “gotcha” days, and out of the blue every few months. I see how they are loved beyond measure, and I am grateful every day that my “retired” dogs have been blessed into the lives of the people that love them just as much as I ever did. I’m glad it could be one of mine that they love.
Quality breeders don’t rehome retired breeding dogs because it’s easy. We do it in spite of how hard it is on us because it’s what’s best for them.
** Copied from a friend **

20/12/2023

Wynter matured into such a lovely boy.

21/11/2023

Another Levi kid settling right in

20/11/2023

Another Levi kid getting settled in new home

18/11/2023

Happy 3 rd birthday to Frankie’s first litter of littke. Nova spoon axel et all

18/11/2023

Levi’s pups are settling in to their new lives

17/11/2023

16/11/2023

Rest stop at port hope. Stretching legs and hydrating

13/11/2023

Just left the vet clinic clean bill of heath for all the puppies

12/11/2023

05/11/2023

🦠There have been 2 cases of Canine Leptospirosis in the Halifax area this week.🦠
When we start hearing this kind of news, it makes it extra important to talk about it.

"Lepto" is a bacterial disease that can be contracted by both canines and humans through the consumption of infected urine. Sounds gross right? Why would you or your dog ever ingest wildlife's urine? It's easier then you think... Wildlife carrying the bacteria such as deer, raccoons, or rodents urinating into stagnant water is the main culprit. This means your dog can come into contact with Lepto simply by drinking from a puddle or even by eating wet grass that was recently urinated on by infected wildlife. Yuck!

Lepto can survive for weeks to months in the environment. Heavy rainfall can exacerbate its spread and since 2023 has been an extremely wet year with tons of heavy rainfall, that makes it an ideal year for Lepto - as it thrives in thrives in warm, wet environments.

So what does Lepto do to your dog and how can you tell? Lepto primarily affects the liver and kidneys, which can ultimately result in life-threatening conditions.

Common clinical signs (which may vary in severity) are as follows:
🦠 Fever
🦠 Decreased appetite
🦠 Vomiting
🦠 Diarrhea
🦠 Increased thirst and urination
🦠 Lethargy or weakness
🦠 Stiffness and soreness
🦠 Dehydration
🦠 Yellowing of the eyes or gums
🦠 Small bleeding under the skin
🦠 Redness in the eyes
🦠 Rapid or difficulty breathing

If you notice any of these signs in your dog contact your vet team immediately to schedule an appointment. Whether it's Lepto or not, your dog needs to be assessed.

No matter where you live in NS, we share our home with wildlife on a daily basis. Be aware of where you go for walks and if you feel your lifestyle puts your dog at risk, the best way to protect your dogs is to vaccinate annually.

03/11/2023

Congratulations to steph and family. You will now get to wake up
To this face for next 15-20
Years I hope.

03/11/2023

He is pretty chill too. Not a big fan of todays wind

03/11/2023

He is back on reserved list. congratulations to Stephanie and family

02/11/2023

Levi’s puppies are all reserved The last one reserved Is the
blue eyed black doll is going to live on a friends farm. Warm welcome to all new puppy parents Thank you for trusting us. Welcome to our pack one and all.

31/10/2023

Many trainers charge hundreds of dollars for no improvement! Get a result in a reasonable time frame, without having to spend hours training every day.

31/10/2023

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

26/10/2023

Black bi double blue mini Aussie

25/10/2023

Ok people I get she is not a Merle. She is still stunning and the last one still seeking her people. Pm with questions.

25/10/2023

Headed to eastern passage for katreena and family. This boy now reserved

24/10/2023

Just two left looking for their furevers.

24/10/2023

Congratulation Hillary and Kyle on reserving this little beauty. Welcome to the pack

22/10/2023

Congratulations Emily and family. This little boy 👦 a now reserved. He is going to be a stunner

20/10/2023

Some beauties that are no longer on hold Ready to go November 14. Larger minis will finish 30-40
Pounds. Akc health tested parents