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12/18/2020

Dar & Demi Boys...

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Dar & Demi Boys Available

Ready date is December 30, 2020
There are a few boys available right now who are looking for their forever homes.

These puppies have the most amazing personalities, and temperament. They are calm and friendly. They will make a great addition to your family. These are Sable headed white, and Tri headed white boys. The puppies will never get CEA, PRA, CN, HUU, VWDII, DM, and are MDR1 n/n or n/m.

They are UKC Registered and come with their pedigree and parental testing.

If interested, please complete our application! <3  APPLY NOW

(waiting list given preference)
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11/13/2020

Dar & Demi Classics

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Welcome to Dar & Demi Classics litter!

Demi has had 9 beautiful puppies! They are 1 week old and are doing great.

Demi is our hero right now. Dahlia had some complications with her delivery, and Demi stepped right up and took 2 of Dahlia's puppies to raise. They are doing well also. So she has 11 total. 

She is the best first time mama anyone could ask for. Now... how about these beautiful babies... would you like to see them? OK!

As our followers and those who are on our waiting list, some of these are available if you would like to reserve. Please contact us for more information! (There are only boys available in these. )

Thank you,
Suzi & Marc

Thank you so much for sharing our joy!

Suzi & Marc Newman

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11/12/2020

Pixie Perfect

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Wind Whispers Pixie Perfect

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PIXIE is the last of the Tesla X Dori Litter available at this time. She will be 8 weeks on November 24th. Pixie is a delight in personality. She bounds to you when called, and loves all interaction. She will make a wonderful family or farm companion and helper. Her dam and sire are such loyal and smart Collies.

If you would like to be considered for her new home, please complete our online application on website, or contact us if you're currently on our waiting list. 

Pixie will never get CEA, PRA, CN, HUU, VWDII, DM, and is MDR1 n/n or n/m. She is a beautiful Bi-black female. 
COMING SOON - Demi & Dar babies will be named and announcement is coming!  Watch for it as the babies are beautiful. They are 1 week old today, and all are combinations of Sable Headed White, and 1 sable male.
TRANSPORTATION - All of our ground transportation will be handled by Blarney Heights Farm Transportation. They are on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/blarneyheightsfarmtransport/ or you can call them at 406-544-9219 - Brian or Karla Gorman.
​They will be taking January/February 2021 off for family time, but are available after this as normal. 

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10/4/2020

Tesla X Dori Babies are here!

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Tesla X Dori babies are here!

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Wind Whispers Bo
Bi-Blue Male




Wind Whispers Zeke
​Bi-Black Male
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Wind Whispers Daisy
Bi-Blue Female




Wind Whispers Ruby
​Bi-Black Female
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​Wind Whispers Cherry
Sable Merle Female



Wind Whispers Pixie
Bi-Black Female
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Wind Whispers Josie
​Bi-Blue Female




​Wind Whispers Olivia
Bi-Blue Female
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Thank you for sharing in our joy on this day! We have planned for this for about 3 years and are so proud things have come full circle.

Mama and Babies are all doing super. Dori is attentive and calm. I am so proud of her and I am thankful to Texas Scotch Collies for entrusting her to us. Also credits to Leslie Allen for her breeding program and the wonderful genetics that have been passed down. We are thankful for all.

If you would like to join our waiting list, please complete our online application as we have more exciting plans in the works for this next year and will try to keep you all in the loop.

Much happiness and love to you all,
Marc, Suzi, Brittany, granddaughter Lilli, and grandson Andrew!

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6/28/2020

Normal is an Illusion

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Ebony's Story

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Ebony's story begins about 3 years ago when we began looking for a bi-black collie with unique genetics. We found Ebony a little over 2 years ago in NW Minnesota. A breeder had bred her 1/2 Aussie and 1/2 Rough Collie to a friends Rough Collie male. They had some beautiful puppies. Some were Bi black and Bi blue. We chose Ebony. Here she is with her sire and dam...
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Ebony was such a cute puppy, and we brought her home at the same time we brought Dexter and Dori home from Texas. The three were a whirlwind. I had my friend Kathleen take Ebony for a while so all would get the time and attention they needed. Kathleen fell in love with her too.

We've watched her grow into such a lovely lady with amazing disposition. She is the beginning of a line we have very high hopes for at Wind Whispers.
Ebony has a wonderful energy, upbeat personality, and is willing to go anywhere and do anything with us. She is a wonderful farm addition, and enjoys all animals we've introduced her to, is gentle, kind, and obedient. We hope to see more of this brought to our future generations.

By outcrossing to Ebony's genetics, and then bringing her offspring back into our program and breeding to our Rough Collies, we are lowering the COI in future generations, and adding more allele into the genetics also. (simply put) This ensures type remains consistent, but promotes longevity in collie breed because the Rough Collie breed is down to 1 allele for most and a few with 2 allele. (mostly located in the UK) Having only 1-2 allele puts the entire breed at risk if a disease were to affect the breed. ​I don't understand all about genetics, but we are proud of Ebony and these will be amazing Collies which will be registered with our Wind Whispers Farm Registry.

These are some of Ebony's photos growing up...
Now here is what you've been waiting for... Ebony's puppies with our Hurricane...
Thank you for sharing in our joys and accomplishments! We are so proud of them!

Marc & Suzi
@ Wind Whispers Farm, LLC

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6/1/2020

Welcome Miracle's Litter!

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Welcome Miracle's LItter

Allendar & McKenzie
born 5-26-2020!

Welcome to Dar & Kenzie's little Miracles!  

These little one's arrived on May 26th, 2020 by Cesarean Section. There are 8 perfect and beautiful babies. 5 gitls and 3 boys!

All babies are CEA n/n or n/m, and Non-Carrier/Clear for PRA, CN, HUU, VWDII, DM, and MDR1.

​All babies are reserved by our waiting list.

Thank you for sharing our joy!

Wind Whispers Farm
​Marc & Suzi Newman

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3/24/2020

Beautiful Bi-Black girl!

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Magee is growing...

Magee is growing into such a little Beauty! We are so thankful to Carabella Collie's for breeding to our Dar and having such a beautiful litter.

Carabella's Magnolia Dances at Wind Whispers AKA Magee is a delight to watch grow. Her temperament is amazing and kind. We look forward to seeing some very awesome things come for her future here. ​
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Allendar & LadyBell
Rough Collie
Working Collie
Scotch Collie
Working Collie
Thank you for sharing our joy!

Marc, Suzi & Family
Wind Whispers Farm

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1/23/2020

Puppy Stages... things to know

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2 Months

You should teach your puppy to...
  • ​Behave with people and other animals
  • Not allow them to bite hard on anyone
  • Gently take a food or treat from your hand
  • Walk on a leash
  • Basic Obedience like "Sit" and "Stay".
  • Be brushed and groomed, nails trimmed etc.

4 MOnths

Most puppies...
  • Can begin learning more complex commands
  • Are Potty Trained (only have accidents when left a bit long)
  • Can begin to work on behavioral issues
  • Use to grooming, nails, and regular brushing

6 months

At this point most puppies have...
  • Lost their baby teeth
  • Can begin more advanced step by step training
  • Can "Sit" or "Stay" longer even with distractions

When you first bring your new puppy home, there is not much to expect. They are just little. You can begin potty training, but chances for success may be better at 12-16 weeks when they can hold it a bit better. Let them play, taste, chew on the things you get for them, and experience life. This is the best and most receptive time to introduce them to as many things as you can and socialize because they want to please and see everything.

Between 14 and 16 weeks of age your puppy can go through a short 'fear stage' so be careful when socializing during this time. If your puppy is fearful of things during this time, be patient. Give them some time to learn and grow out of this stage.

At 12 to 14 weeks of age your puppy will begin to learn things like Fetch, tug of war, and they may also love the flirt pole. Be careful to not let them jump high or put too much pressure on joints as these are not ready for those things until between 18 mo and 2 years of age.

When you reach about 6 months of age, the puppies are indeed growing and changing. They will need lots of patience and training during this time. They will begin to develop hormones. Like teenagers, they will show some attitude. This is all normal. 

Remember that our owners group is here, and the support for one another. 

Hope this helps, and any questions, please PM me!
​Suzi & Marc


Some Information shared from: ​https://shopus.furbo.com/blogs/knowledge/what-should-a-puppy-know

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12/20/2019

New Puppies and Sale

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Hurricane & Dahlia litter

12/18/2019
The puppies have arrived! They are chubby and strong. There are 4 girls! haha We will know in a few weeks if they are smooth or rough so keep watching and we'll let you know. 
​Congratulations to us all!

AVAILABLE PUPPIES

SALE CLICK HERE
SALE ends 12/31/2019.

Ground Transport Available

The reason for sale is I've had surgery facing an extended recovery, and we would love to see them placed in their wonderful forever homes. Visit Sale page for more information and prices! <3 Thank you!

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11/2/2019

Here comes the storm

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Storm Anxiety?

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With Winter on it's way and storms passing through, thunder and lightening, Wind howling, and more can bring up fears in dogs on occasion.

Years ago we had Callie. (Sable & White Rough Collie)  At about 8 months of age a tornado came through and was blowing, and tearing off a roof close by as I ran to bring in the dogs. There was very little warning, and we all went into bathtub and pulled a twin mattress over us for cover until the tornado had passed.

After this day, Callie was scared to death every time the wind picked up, or thunder and lightening storm passed through. She would run into the bathtub and crawl in shaking until it passed. I found taking a big blanket in and covering her made it easier, or holding her in my arms until the storm passed.  We chuckle years later at this, but it was truly a very difficult thing to endure and it lasted her entire life.

Click forward to all these years later and now I'm aware of things that could have made the storms easier for her to endure. So I'm sharing in case anyone goes through something similar. 

Tips for teaching to desensitize your dog:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Desensitizing+sounds+for+dogs

Here is a video search for desensitizing them.

This one seems to have a relaxing effect on my dogs:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW3ezPlAZs0

Thundershirts work for some also.
https://www.chewy.com/thundershirt-anxiety-calming-aid-dogs/dp/41103            
One of the biggest things I found I had to watch was my reaction to hearing that first clap of thunder or knowing a storm was rolling in. I found if I looked for a quiet place, like in my room and turned on a movie and pulled Callie up into bed with me, she still would feel the storm, but her reaction was not as severe.

I also found that if I knew a storm was coming and we took a longer walk before, or we played fetch in the yard exerting some of that energy and tiring her, she handled the storm better.

Rescue Remedy also works in hearing from others, and come highly recommended:
www.chewy.com/rescue-remedy-stress-relief-pet/dp/135502

A few things to try:
  • Distractions - New chew, play fetch or tug of war, Kong filled with treat etc.
  • Noise - White noise, Radio, movie
  • Relief Remedies 
  • Practice Desensitizing 
  • Set up a covered crate hide-a-way. (cave like)
  • Ask your Veterinarian for advice                                                                                        
These are just a few things from my limited experience, but I am happy if it helps someone. 

Thanks for reading,
​Suzi       
                                                                                                                         


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    Hi We're Wind Whispers Farm, We are growing and changing all the time, and learn something new every day. We raise some of the best Collies around, and they are our family and first loves! Thank you for joining us! Marc

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