OTSC Benji
1-1-2020 pups are sold.
Plans for upcoming litter.
Plans for upcoming litter.
The Old Time Scotch Collie is a landrace breed developed from those farmers requiring an easy to live with well-rounded farm dog, who could relax when off duty but could always be called upon to get the job done with little training to acquire a new skill. These Farm Shepherds are multi-talented, known for tracking, guarding, protecting, companionship, herding, and unbelievable intuition, almost training themselves with the right relationship and input. There is not much that this good Farm Shepherd cannot do, but one of his dearest qualities is that, though his work drive is quite willing and strong, his desire to please his master wins. These dogs are known shadowers to their masters and always watchful, but they are peaceful when all is quiet. When they are not working, they are often laying at their master's feet as extreme loyalty demands. These shepherds love children and quickly learn new games, being very tolerant and gentle with their charges. Their look is rather diverse, as this Collie is bred not to specific type so much as to keep this marvelous temperament intact as a working and useful animal, while maintaining a sound body. As a good working dog should have, Old Time Scotch Collies have manageable coats that shed dirt and debris without an excessive undercoat. The Old Time Scotch Collie is a Landrace breed brought back from the shepherds and farmers of old. They are supremely gentle with devoted fierceness when called upon. Great for both farm and family, they are most beloved in both working and companionable pet homes.
Our first farm dog, Benji, encompasses all of these things. We can never say enough about his gifts and talents. Full of grit, he has saved us MANY hours of work and has saved our stock from predation innumerable times. Benji is a complete shadow and prefers to be right next us as much as he is able. He is a family dog who guards and has herded cows, llamas, pigs, goats, sheep, and poultry. Kittens have even been rescued from hawks by him. Reliable Benji is often called upon by the neighbors for helping with rogue stock or odd jobs.
Lorna came to us next, and she has certainly found her nitch! Though she is very reserved with strangers, she is exceedingly loving and maternal. She regularly counts our family members and is often the first to notice something amiss. She 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. She is very gentle and eager to please. A great all around farm dog and companion!
Tansy is our sable female pup. She is growing and being considered for our program pending all evaluations and testing. So far she is proving herself to be very steady, a deep thinker, and above all an absolute nanny to all children.
Our dogs are Embark tested for genetic diseases and PENN hip 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
Benji's pedigree:
www.scotchcollie.org/registry/details.php?id=64587
Lorna's pedigree:
www.scotchcollie.org/registry/details.php?id=65309
Though we do keep a record, there are far too many feats of courage, incredible intuition, tracking, herding, and other stories for us to maintain on this page. We keep our Old Time Scotch Collies' skills and feats plus training tips on our blog page (and also WoodSong Farm's Facebook page) as they always continuing to outdo themselves and surprise us! We would be happy to help you learn more about Benji and Lorna and this amazing breed. To request more information or to be put on our next OTSC pup reservation list, please contact us.
The 1-1-2020 litter are all sold. We are intending a planned breeding for Lorna's next heat.
Our first farm dog, Benji, encompasses all of these things. We can never say enough about his gifts and talents. Full of grit, he has saved us MANY hours of work and has saved our stock from predation innumerable times. Benji is a complete shadow and prefers to be right next us as much as he is able. He is a family dog who guards and has herded cows, llamas, pigs, goats, sheep, and poultry. Kittens have even been rescued from hawks by him. Reliable Benji is often called upon by the neighbors for helping with rogue stock or odd jobs.
Lorna came to us next, and she has certainly found her nitch! Though she is very reserved with strangers, she is exceedingly loving and maternal. She regularly counts our family members and is often the first to notice something amiss. She 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. She is very gentle and eager to please. A great all around farm dog and companion!
Tansy is our sable female pup. She is growing and being considered for our program pending all evaluations and testing. So far she is proving herself to be very steady, a deep thinker, and above all an absolute nanny to all children.
Our dogs are Embark tested for genetic diseases and PENN hip 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
Benji's pedigree:
www.scotchcollie.org/registry/details.php?id=64587
Lorna's pedigree:
www.scotchcollie.org/registry/details.php?id=65309
Though we do keep a record, there are far too many feats of courage, incredible intuition, tracking, herding, and other stories for us to maintain on this page. We keep our Old Time Scotch Collies' skills and feats plus training tips on our blog page (and also WoodSong Farm's Facebook page) as they always continuing to outdo themselves and surprise us! We would be happy to help you learn more about Benji and Lorna and this amazing breed. To request more information or to be put on our next OTSC pup reservation list, please contact us.
The 1-1-2020 litter are all sold. We are intending a planned breeding for Lorna's next heat.
Please check our Facebook page or woodsongfarm_ on instagram for the most recent updates!
1185 County Line Rd.
Bassett, VA 24055
276-421-2204
1185 County Line Rd.
Bassett, VA 24055
276-421-2204
