OTSC Heritage Hill "Benji" (retired)
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OTSC Maple Run "Lorna"
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OTSC Mountain Wave "Peach" (Kendy Sawyer's)
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OTSC Shepherd's Hearth "Lark"
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To apply for future litters or learn more, please go to www.shepherdshearth.com
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WOODSONG FARM is a shared owner of SHEPHERD'S HEARTH KENNEL. Please visit www.ShepherdsHearth.com for more complete information on our Old Time Scotch Collies or to apply for upcoming litters..
Old Time Scotch Collies (OTSC) were originally a broad group of working dog bred for practicality and companionship on the customary homestead. Though they often lived in family settings, these dogs were known for their ability to understand the needs of the farm and shepherd without micromanagement or excessive instruction. With some basic training and their very special intuition in play, the OTSC excelled in driving and gathering, protecting stock and property, and devotedly shadowing their beloved families (particularly children). These family dogs tended to be reserved with strangers. One of the very special things about this working breed is their ability to not work - referred to as an "off switch" - when there is no work to be done. These dogs molded very easily into watchful shepherds who were content to lay on the hearth or by their master's feet until it was time for chores or something caused them to alert. A versatile dog, they were bred for varmint control of the homestead, scent work, retrieving, fence and property line keepers, and often performing feats showcasing their amazing intelligence and problem-solving skills. They often communicated in surprising ways when something was amiss or not quite right. The OTSC loyalty and devotion is well-documented, many finding their way home if lost over enormous distances. Several herding dog breeds came out of this traditional Farm Shepherd, such as the Rough Collie (now mostly bred for show), but originally, these Farm Shepherds were a landrace breed. The OTSC has changed names multiple times and has a diversity of type, as farmers of the past attempted to match their best suited bitches and sires to continue to enhance these remarkable skills.
Today we strive to continue this practice: Matching the most intuitive working farm shepherds with a high desire to please, genetic and structural soundness, gentleness with grit when necessary, a solid "off-switch," and family companions with the ability to work and excel in a variety of activities. Fully capable homestead managers who are suited first to be simply wonderful family guardians... And we have the dogs and stories to back us up!
The ideal and traditional farm and family shepherd. We mention our collies briefly here who are part of Shepherd's Hearth here, but have a separate website for more complete information on our shared kennel.
Lorna is our current foundation dog. She is often reserved with strangers at first, but warms up with time. She is exceedingly loving and maternal. She regularly counts our family members and is often the first to notice something amiss. Tri-color Lorna has a long out-run and easy prey drive with good obedience and a reliable off-switch. She loves to fetch and play with sticks and shadows the family through walks in the woods with no need of a lead. Lorna catches chickens carefully and helps to maneuver both sheep and cows. This is "The Incredible Journey" dog as she proven herself to be. She is very gentle and eager to please. Tested as n/m n/m for CEA and MDR1, she is non effected. PENN hip tested: Right DI=.38, Left DI=.36 A great all around healthy farm dog and companion! We have many stories of our OTSC on our blog page and WoodSong Farm on FB.
Lark is Lorna's daughter and has completed her CGC (at 8 months) and her HCT 1 and 2 with AHBA. She is one of the easiest dogs to train and will learn commands simply by watching other dogs. A very biddable girl. Great chore dog and companion to her owner. A calm and peacemaking dog. She is genetically free from the diseases tested by the Embark panel. She has proved herself a great addition to the kennel pending PennHip scoring (planned for the end of summer of 2023). Lark is a very shadowing, cheerful, and easy to teach girl who wants to obey.
Peach is owned by Kendy Sawyer and resides at her personal residence. Excellent health clearances and PennHip.
Our dogs are tested for genetic diseases and PennHIP tested as well (results visible on pedigrees below).
For more info about Old Time Scotch Collies, please visit the following sites:
https://www.scotchcollie.org
http://www.oldtimefarmshepherd.org
SHEPHERD'S HEARTH DOGS at WOODSONG FARM
Lorna's pedigree:
www.scotchcollie.org/registry/details.php?id=65309
Lark's pedigree:
registry.scotchcollie.org/details.php?id=67293
OTHER SHEPHERD'S HEARTH DOG
(Owned by Kendy Sawyer)
Peach's Pedigree:
registry.scotchcollie.org/details.php?id=65511
Visit our Shepherd's Hearth Kennel to learn more.
We share some of our Old Time Scotch Collies' skills and feats plus training tips on our blog page (and also WoodSong Farm's Facebook page). For current news on all our dogs, please check out Shepherd's Hearth FB page. We would be happy to help you learn more about this amazing breed. To request more information or to be put on our next OTSC pup reservation list, please contact us.
Today we strive to continue this practice: Matching the most intuitive working farm shepherds with a high desire to please, genetic and structural soundness, gentleness with grit when necessary, a solid "off-switch," and family companions with the ability to work and excel in a variety of activities. Fully capable homestead managers who are suited first to be simply wonderful family guardians... And we have the dogs and stories to back us up!
The ideal and traditional farm and family shepherd. We mention our collies briefly here who are part of Shepherd's Hearth here, but have a separate website for more complete information on our shared kennel.
Lorna is our current foundation dog. She is often reserved with strangers at first, but warms up with time. She is exceedingly loving and maternal. She regularly counts our family members and is often the first to notice something amiss. Tri-color Lorna has a long out-run and easy prey drive with good obedience and a reliable off-switch. She loves to fetch and play with sticks and shadows the family through walks in the woods with no need of a lead. Lorna catches chickens carefully and helps to maneuver both sheep and cows. This is "The Incredible Journey" dog as she proven herself to be. She is very gentle and eager to please. Tested as n/m n/m for CEA and MDR1, she is non effected. PENN hip tested: Right DI=.38, Left DI=.36 A great all around healthy farm dog and companion! We have many stories of our OTSC on our blog page and WoodSong Farm on FB.
Lark is Lorna's daughter and has completed her CGC (at 8 months) and her HCT 1 and 2 with AHBA. She is one of the easiest dogs to train and will learn commands simply by watching other dogs. A very biddable girl. Great chore dog and companion to her owner. A calm and peacemaking dog. She is genetically free from the diseases tested by the Embark panel. She has proved herself a great addition to the kennel pending PennHip scoring (planned for the end of summer of 2023). Lark is a very shadowing, cheerful, and easy to teach girl who wants to obey.
Peach is owned by Kendy Sawyer and resides at her personal residence. Excellent health clearances and PennHip.
Our dogs are tested for genetic diseases and PennHIP tested as well (results visible on pedigrees below).
For more info about Old Time Scotch Collies, please visit the following sites:
https://www.scotchcollie.org
http://www.oldtimefarmshepherd.org
SHEPHERD'S HEARTH DOGS at WOODSONG FARM
Lorna's pedigree:
www.scotchcollie.org/registry/details.php?id=65309
Lark's pedigree:
registry.scotchcollie.org/details.php?id=67293
OTHER SHEPHERD'S HEARTH DOG
(Owned by Kendy Sawyer)
Peach's Pedigree:
registry.scotchcollie.org/details.php?id=65511
Visit our Shepherd's Hearth Kennel to learn more.
We share some of our Old Time Scotch Collies' skills and feats plus training tips on our blog page (and also WoodSong Farm's Facebook page). For current news on all our dogs, please check out Shepherd's Hearth FB page. We would be happy to help you learn more about this amazing breed. To request more information or to be put on our next OTSC pup reservation list, please contact us.
1185 County Line Rd.
Bassett, VA 24055
276-421-2204
Bassett, VA 24055
276-421-2204
