Breeder: Orchard Hill

Kennel:  Orchard Hill
Contact:   Kris Hazelbaker
State:   Idaho
Phone:   208-983-0283
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Years Breeding ES:   10
Number Litters Per Year:   0-1
Auxiliary?: No
Activities with Dogs:   Companion, Farmdog, Herding/Stockdog

 

Colors:   Tri-Color (Black, White, and Tan), Sable and White
Breeding Lines:   Peaslee, Parmely, Partlow, Biberstine/Cook, old North Carolina dogs (Helms/Beachum/Stegall)
Tests:   Eyes, Hips/Elbows, MDR1
Stud:   Yes
Animals:   Cats, Horses
Other Animals:   Three of our five dogs also grew up working cattle and sheep.

 

Breeder Comments:   For the breed – maintain genetic diversity to promote genetic health.  Breed for natural working instincts.  Breed to keep a diverse set of breeding choices among the working core of the breed.

 

For my dogs – produce genetically diverse, healthy (good hips, long-lived without many illnesses), good working dogs (calm, thoughtful, with power, and the instincts to gather without splitting, desire to work) with excellent temperaments (outgoing, friendly, playful, with an off-switch).