Deposit for (Stilly x Zeke) STANDARD-MEDIUM F1 AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN DOGS




Deposit for (Stilly x Zeke) STANDARD-MEDIUM F1 AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN DOGS
This deposit ensures your spot on our official waitlist. First-pay, first-serve basis.
HEAT STARTED
27 Jan 2026: Heat Start
11 Feb 2026: Estimated Ovulation Date (day 16 of cycle)
13 Feb 2026: Conception Date
13 April 2026: Estimated Delivery Date
8 June 2026: Estimated Take-Home Date (8 weeks post-delivery)
Male 60–70 lbs~ 22–26 inches
Female 50–60 lbs~ 21–24 inches
OFFICIAL WAITLIST – Backup for Feta x Apollo
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Brown Family - Stokesdale, NC - Male Spring ‘26
Von Haag - Tucson, AZ - Male Blue Merle Fall ‘26
Kale-Deshpande Family Bloomington, IL
Kawamura Family - Amherst, MA
Lose Family - White Oak, GA - Merle
Crosby Family - Spring, MD, 2026 Merle
Portera Family - Denver, CO - Female, Merle
C. Zoetmulder – Elgin, IL
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Ruger
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Weight: 110 pounds
Registered Name: Men's Ruger
Owner: Becky Mens
Health Certifications: OFA hip and elbow evaluations (available in the images you shared). His evaluations indicate he is free of hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia, making him a sound breeding candidate.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) carrier
Clear of SOD1B
Clear of Von Willebrand disease (VWD)
Stilly
Registered Name: SDD Stilton Stokes
Breed: Australian Shepherd (100% as per DNA test)
Weight: 50 pounds
Health Summary: DNA testing via Embark Veterinary Inc. shows she is clear of 10 breed-relevant conditions such as:
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
MDR1 Drug Sensitivity
Size Prediction: With Ruger at 110 lbs and Stilly at 50 lbs, the puppies’ size will likely fall in the medium to large range (around 60–80 lbs on average), although individual puppy sizes can vary based on the genetic mix.
Pairing Overview
Breed Outcome: Australian Mountain Dogs (50% Bernese Mountain Dog, 50% Australian Shepherd)
Parents:
Ruger: Bernese Mountain Dog (Black Tri)
Stilly: Australian Shepherd (Black Tri Merle carrier)
Coat Color Expectations
Black Tri: This is a classic color in both Aussies and Bernese, characterized by:
Black base coat
Rust/tan points (above eyes, on legs)
White markings (chest, face blaze, paws)
Black Tri Merle: Inheriting the merle gene from Stilly, some pups will express a striking marbled/patchy coat pattern on the black base coat. This pattern will show as swirls or patches of lighter and darker color, often mixed with the tri-color points.
Temperament & Build
Temperament:
Calm, loyal demeanor from the Bernese
Intelligent, active, and highly trainable traits from the Australian Shepherd
Build:
Expect sturdy, well-proportioned dogs
Size range: likely 60–80 lbs
Coat type: medium to long, likely moderate shedding (due to no Poodle influence)
Why This Pairing?
Balanced blend of working instincts (Aussie) and family-friendly calmness (Bernese).
Great potential for therapy, farm, or active family roles.
The Black Tri and Black Tri Merle patterns are visually striking and desirable in this cross.