Sometimes things do not work out like we planned them. Everything was done right but Jazz and Beau did not have any pups. We took Jazz to the vet today to confirm by xray that there were none. It was quite disappointing but the vet did not see anything wrong so we will be trying again. I am sorry for all those who hoped for a pup. If you would like to be put on the waiting list for the next litter please let me know. I have tried to write everyone personally but it has been a hectic day. My MIL broke her hip this afternoon so as soon as we got Jazz's xray I headed off to emergency to handle that problem. 
 The next litter won't be for at least 6 months. We did try Jazz on the sheep for the first time ever when it was pretty clear this morning that she wasn't pregnant and she did a beautiful job. We will try our best to get some pups from her. Sometimes these things just happen. Again, I am really sorry. I know how disappointing this is. If you are not interested in waiting please check out the English Shepherd Club website for litter listings at  http://www.englishshepherd.org/breeders.htm.

We finally have our sheep in addition to our goats, geese,ducks,turkeys and chickens. The dogs are getting more of a chance to actually work around the animals although at this point it is pretty simple while the newer animals are getting used to us. We have a small flock of Romney and a small Katahdin hair sheep flock also so are looking forward to lambs next year. Our dogs have always worked around the broilers and laying hens, which can be pretty flighty. We are interested in how they will do with the larger animals. Beau has shown his protective instincts around both the goats and the sheep. I will try to record in more detail what he has done on his page. I can say this- I don't worry about going out in the ram's field with grain for the chickens when I have Beau with me. Beau has spent some nights in the barn guarding his goslings after we had one badly damaged while in the barn one night. Whatever attacked the poor gosling wasn't able to more than damage him but we ended up losing him. Once Beau was in the barn all night there were no more attacks.

Jazz was bred to Beau and is due the end of July. Check out her webpage as we build it  for more information and pictures.  She is a very sweet dog, went to NY state 4H competition in Rally-o, obedience and showmanship and did very well, is a great farmdog with loads of sense and loves agility. My daughter Sarah, who just graduated, will be handling Jazz's litter since she is Jazz's person.

We have been very busy talking to potential puppy buyers. We now have 3 pups available again after we thought we only had one puppy left. After delays on both the buyers and my part trying to get together over distances, as the pups developed, I realized that even though these were very nice people, it wasn't the right situation or right timing for these particular pups and homes.  I have talked to many other people  that would be excellent homes in the future or for a different pup. It has been interesting that further confirmation that these are good homes is the patience these people show when the situation is explained to them. They can understand why a pup from a different litter or just waiting until my next litter would be the best choice for all concerned. 
Once again we are searching for the right homes. We are interviewing people right now and hopefully the pups will find their forever homes soon. Please check the "available"  page to see who is currently for sale.