The newest addition to the Mackland family:
Dreams Border Gift from Zion for Mackland
(Mulit CH Bordermania Be Just x Multi CH Illusion in Red From Borders Paradise)
SUNNY
SUNNY
Co-owned with Johlene Lenaers
To all the prospective puppy owners, I thought that you would like to see the photographs, videos, and updates of the Mackland puppies while they are still with me. These Border Collie & Shetland Sheepdog puppies are lovingly bred and raised in my home. This blog lets me show you step by step how your baby is raised. It highlights each step from mating to 8 weeks old. I hope that you all enjoy reading about them as much as I enjoy having them in my house!
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The newest Mackland addition
Well, the time has come! Introducing the newest addition to Mackland - Excellent Choice On a Mission for Mackland:
"Tide" comes from Germany and he is MDR1 Clear as well as CEA Clear by DNA testing. He is a stunning little "crazy" dog that I hope to spend many years working in Agility!
"Tide" comes from Germany and he is MDR1 Clear as well as CEA Clear by DNA testing. He is a stunning little "crazy" dog that I hope to spend many years working in Agility!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Preparations underway for 2 litters this year
I am gearing up for this year's 2 litters. The border collie litter is all set to go, so hopefully we will get some successful matings in a month's time.
In preparation for the very active litter that I am expecting, I have got them a little present:
In preparation for the very active litter that I am expecting, I have got them a little present:
It's a puppy tunnel!! An exact replica of a competition tunnel but just a smaller version. I can't wait for them to test this out! Little Agility stars in the making :)
Later this year I am also planning a sheltie litter. There are 2 boys lined up, but testing is still under way, and pending the results, the date and the male will be comfirmed.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
First Dog Jumping Shows for the Agility Litter!
Photos by Kayleigh Heideman
Finn, Rush and Cal had a great weekend - it's so rewarding for me to see my babies excelling in all fields. Chakotay has really made wonderful babies! On the first show weekend of the year, at his first 2 shows, Rush had 4 clear rounds in the Dog Jumping, earning him TWO qualifications!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Some Macklands...
Thanks to Kayleigh Heideman for this photo of Chakotay and some of her kids from this past weekend:
Chakotay (2nd from the right)
Her daughter, Cheq (far right) - 2 years old
Her sons, Rush (far left), and Cal (2nd from the left) - 1 year old
Chakotay (2nd from the right)
Her daughter, Cheq (far right) - 2 years old
Her sons, Rush (far left), and Cal (2nd from the left) - 1 year old
Friday, September 28, 2012
Some good news...
3 'pups' of the "Agility Litter" were x-rayed this weekd for hips and elbows, and I am pleased to report that all 3 have stunning results!
Mackland Steer the Line (Finn) - hips: A2-A2 Elbows: 0-0
Mackland Need for Speed (Rush) - hips: A2-A2 Elbows: 0-0
Mackland Rev it Up (Cal) - hips: A2-A2 Elbows: 0-0
Her are the Finn's beautiful scans:
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Mackland Steer the Line (Finn) - hips: A2-A2 Elbows: 0-0
Mackland Need for Speed (Rush) - hips: A2-A2 Elbows: 0-0
Mackland Rev it Up (Cal) - hips: A2-A2 Elbows: 0-0
Her are the Finn's beautiful scans:
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Disappointment
Well, the exciting news turned out to be a bit of a disappointment... My special boy arrived and is STUNNING STUNNING STUNNING... beautiful long body, not coarse or heavy in any way, excellent bone, beautiful head and markings, colouring to die for, perfect angulation, drive drive drive, and a divine temperament.... grrrr and then I looked in his mouth :(
Standstill Braveheart (Stirling) has a wry mouth and is also undershot. He cannot be shown, nor used in my breeding program. I am pretty broken up about it. He has been homed in a loving home where he will work and play and dance!
I just didn't think it was fair to have him in my home and do nothing. He was supposed to be my show and stud dog, and was going to do Flyball, but for me to commit to another full-time working dog was just unfair to my other dogs, and unfair to him, so I let him go.
But.....
It has prompted me to do some hard thinking and investigating and research and I am formulating a plan B. It should be interesting, to say the least. There is still some legwork to do, and the first step will be done next week.
Will keep you all posted.
Standstill Braveheart (Stirling) has a wry mouth and is also undershot. He cannot be shown, nor used in my breeding program. I am pretty broken up about it. He has been homed in a loving home where he will work and play and dance!
I just didn't think it was fair to have him in my home and do nothing. He was supposed to be my show and stud dog, and was going to do Flyball, but for me to commit to another full-time working dog was just unfair to my other dogs, and unfair to him, so I let him go.
But.....
It has prompted me to do some hard thinking and investigating and research and I am formulating a plan B. It should be interesting, to say the least. There is still some legwork to do, and the first step will be done next week.
Will keep you all posted.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
NEWS
I have some exciting news..! The next Border Collie litter will be announced shortly. It is planned for end 2013, pending all testing :)
Chakotay will be having her last litter with a very special boy that is coming into South Africa in July this year... He is something a little different, and I am sure you will all love him as much as I do!
So, I will keep you all posted as to the progress of this litter. I am taking names of interested parties, but preference will be given to dual Conformation and Agility homes, homes of previous Mackland dogs, and people with great references!
The beautiful boy is also booked to be used at stud on 2 other girls in the future, so there are some exciting border collies on the horizon as I expand my line to include some Hungarian breeding! (Don't worry, I'm not losing my Australian lines at all)
I expect to add some more bone and colour to my lines, and still keep the drive, workability and character of my fiesty Borders!
To be kept in the loop, please mail me to go on the "information" list. mackland@telkomsa.net (there is already a list of names down for possible puppies)
As soon as the young man is on South African soil, I will post details and photographs. (And then news on the "BRAVE" litter :)
Chakotay will be having her last litter with a very special boy that is coming into South Africa in July this year... He is something a little different, and I am sure you will all love him as much as I do!
So, I will keep you all posted as to the progress of this litter. I am taking names of interested parties, but preference will be given to dual Conformation and Agility homes, homes of previous Mackland dogs, and people with great references!
The beautiful boy is also booked to be used at stud on 2 other girls in the future, so there are some exciting border collies on the horizon as I expand my line to include some Hungarian breeding! (Don't worry, I'm not losing my Australian lines at all)
I expect to add some more bone and colour to my lines, and still keep the drive, workability and character of my fiesty Borders!
To be kept in the loop, please mail me to go on the "information" list. mackland@telkomsa.net (there is already a list of names down for possible puppies)
As soon as the young man is on South African soil, I will post details and photographs. (And then news on the "BRAVE" litter :)
Monday, December 5, 2011
Further Updates
Further updates and photographs will be posted on my website under "Dogs bred by Mackland", along with all their achievements and photographs. You can see that here: www.mackland.co.za
Finn's progress can be seen on my training blog here: http://www.nadine-shortland.blogspot.com/
Thank you all for your comments and encouragement and words of praise!
Nadine
Finn's progress can be seen on my training blog here: http://www.nadine-shortland.blogspot.com/
Thank you all for your comments and encouragement and words of praise!
Nadine
Monday, November 28, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Eli at 8 weeks
This is for Hannelie :)
Eli at 8 weeks, chilling on the floor in the lounge after a wild game with the Aussies...
Eli at 8 weeks, chilling on the floor in the lounge after a wild game with the Aussies...
Video montage
So, with 3 pups still in my house... I collected a few video clips. The Aussies will surely miss them when they are gone! (Although I think they need a break too). Here is the (somewhat long) collection:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Nikki Moss: Photographer @ 7 Weeks
The Mackland "Agility" litter at 7 weeks
The girls
The boys
Ditto
Ditto
Tank
Jet
Supermodel
Spot
Mel
Supermodel
Bart
Bart
Bart
Celine
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Names
OK People are getting a tad confused when we talk names.. so thought I would explain...
These are the :litter names" and the new call names:
Celine = Finn
Supermodel = Nyx
Mel = Shadow
Tank = Rush
Bart = Zest
Jet = Jet
Ditto = Eli
Spot = Cal
So now you can all work it out :)
These are the :litter names" and the new call names:
Celine = Finn
Supermodel = Nyx
Mel = Shadow
Tank = Rush
Bart = Zest
Jet = Jet
Ditto = Eli
Spot = Cal
So now you can all work it out :)
Supermodel and the doggy door...
I noticed that my old dog, Jess has taught Supermodel to use the doggy door! She FLIES in and out! Unfortunately I only got the vid where she was hampered by the other pups so she only flew 1 way!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
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