Old-Time Scotch Collies

Peace Ledge Freya of Snowhaven

Freya is a very sweet girl – the smaller the child, the more gentle she is. She loves to play outside but is happy to come in and sack out. Her coat is very low maintenance, and I have been amazed at how easily burrs can be removed that she picks up in her pursuits after chipmunks and bunnies. She has picked up commands and tricks well, loves snuggles, and is eager to please.

We are laying groundwork for Freya to help us work our sheep. She chases squirrels and wild rabbits outside, gets into the thick of it with the cat when a mouse is sighted inside, and alerts us to unusual movements of our poultry, but her main duties at this time are in the house with the family. She is very good at alerting us to children who are sneaking around out of their rooms after bedtime! She follows me from room to room, and has demonstrated protective behavior often positioning herself between us and the door, or posting herself in a location where she can oversee multiple rooms and entries. She alerts us to arrivals, and happily greets visitors that we have approved. She’s more cautious with strangers away from our property, but warms up quickly and is happy to accept petting and snuggles.

Embark testing shows her clear of MDR1. CEA carrier.

Snowhaven's By the Light of the Silvery Moon (Luna)

Luna is our keeper puppy from the True Colors Litter born March of 2021. Luna is a sweet cuddler, longs to make friends with the cats, and is incredibly quick and agile. She is, however, more sensitive than we’d like and have decided not to breed her so as not to pass on an overly sensitive temperament to future pups.

Paw Print Genetics shows her clear of MDR1 and DM. She is a carrier of CEA and PRA-prcd, and is a mosaic merle.

We are casually searching for Luna’s ideal home and people (a quieter atmosphere and gentle training methods). If this sounds like you, we encourage you to fill out a puppy application – mention Luna in the description of the type of dog you are looking for.

Snowhaven's To Gild the Lily

Lily is our keeper pup from the Shakespeare Litter, born June of 2022.

She is already easing into farm life, going on regular off-leash walks about the property, checking on our Guernsey heifer due soon with her first calf and learning to walk calmly past our free-range poultry.

Lilly is a snuggler, gives kisses freely, and happily greets visitors

Embark testing shows her clear of MDR1. CEA carrier.

Lots of great information about these wonderful dogs can be found at the Old-Time Scotch Collie Association‘s website.

In 1900 the Scotch Collie was the dog to have, they were sought after by farmers for their herding ability and they were sought after by city dwellers because they were intelligent and loyal pets, in fact the qualities that made the Scotch Collie a great farm dog were largely the exact same properties that made it a great family dog, their intelligence and desire to please. Later in the 20th century fancy show dogs and the decline of the small family farm made the Scotch Collie obsolete, a few people began searching for and reviving these dogs in the 1980s and 1990s. Today we have a small population of these fantastic dogs left, join us as we work to preserve and increase the Old-Time Scotch Collie.