Day 1 May 19th  Whelping and about the Dam

We were surprised by 9 puppies today. 5 Males and 4 Females. 2 Blues and 7 Blacks. All very vigorous and handsome like their Sire. We were surprised because they were not due today (its only day 59 and not 63) and because there were supposed to be only 8. All went very well, the dam took care of all the details. Tomorrow we will have first photos.

Here are photos of  Dam Artisan Frost Flower  VCD1 OA HSAs HCT PT JHD HTDd FDCHg CL1f CGC TDI at age 8 weeks, 6 weeks, 4 months and 4 years. Mom is OFA: Hips- Ex; Elbows-Normal: CERF: Normal

The Prenatal Visit

On the 10th of May Flo had an  Xray to determine how many puppies she was carrying.
Also she had suddenly ballooned and gained 10 lbs in a week and I was concerned.

The Vet counted 8 fetus' but at the time I thought I saw 9 heads. Sure enough we got a bonus puppy delivered 2 hours after the rest. What a surprise!

The Pedigree

3 Generations of Structure, Form and Function
       We are proud to present this product of Artisan (30 yr line including some Sallen from Scotland) and Chetcote (Kilfinian-Wellknowe Eng. lines) breeding with the goal to preserve the working temperment and structure of the Bearded Collie. The Dam, Flo (Artisan Frost Flower) has proved herself to be versatile across many performance sports earning the AKC Versatility Companion Title at 4 years of age (Scent Tracking, Obedience, Agility) as well as AKC and AHBA Herding titles on sheep and ducks. The Sire, Thomas (Checote The Stargazer) has achieved his Canadian Championship at 6 months.

      All puppies are sold with a written contract. Pets will have AKC Limited Registration and a clause requiring spaying/neutering. Show-potential puppies are kept in co-ownership with the breeders until all requirements of the contract are met. 
     Our contract requires either (1)  the return to us of any dog we have bred if the owners are unable to keep the dog, or (2) a written approval of any proposed new home with consideration of the circumstances. We are always available to assist the buyer with any questions or problems. All breeding stock is OFA certified free of hip dysplasia and checked for eye disease. 
   Contact Ann Witte <adoannie@webtv.net>  or Joanne Vaughn <jovaughn@rochester.rr.com>

   We will be happy to provide a 6 generation pedigree on request.

             *Eng.CH.Wellknowe Craftsman

      *Can.CH.Kilfinan Country Craft of Chetcote

             *Eng.CH.Osmart Lizzie's Country Lass with Kilfinan

*Can.CH.Chetcote Stargazer (Sire) OFA: Hips Ex CERF: Normal

             *Eng.CH.Romalia Rebellion

      *Chetcote Lightning

             *Wellknowe Morning Stream at Chetcote
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             *Am.CH.Wellknowe Blue Thistle HT

       *Am.CH.Artisan Fleetwood Mac PT

            *Am.CH.Artisan Dream Weaver HX

*Artisan Frost Flower VCD1, HSAs, HTDId, FDCHg, CGC, OA, TDI  (Dam)  
                                          OFA: Hips EX  Elbows: Normal CERF: Normal

            *Artisan Northstar HIC, NAJ, CD

      *DC. HTCH.Artisan Northern Night

            *Sallen Berea ROMHX