Sarasota Shooglenifty

Let me introduce my grandson Shaun. What a little ripper he is. Like so many good border collies he is a tri-colour (like me). His dad is Zeal who is a son of my half sister Freya and his mum is Sybil who is my daughter from Minke which means Shaun represents some of the best herding lines in Tasmania. Shaun is already demonstrating potential, he is confident and observant. He doesn't rush in chasing stock but maintains their respect by keeping off yet holding his ground, not afraid to get his feet wet either! Shaun's parentage was determined by the use of genetic testing. Both Freya and I carry a lethal autosomal recessive gene for Neurological Ceroid Lipofucinosis which we inherited from our mother. Dr Alan Wilton of the UniNSW identified the gene and developed a DNA test so that we can be bred to clear partners and our natural working ability is not lost to the breed. Both Shaun's parents are clear for NCL, TNS and CEA/CH so he is clear by parentage. Shaun has a very adaptable temperament, he started the New Year by visiting patients in the Royal Hobart Hospital ~ he hopes one day to become a Delta Dog like his half sister Ms Swift.