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.
DELIVERED 5 PUPPIES
27 Jan 2026: Heat Start
11 Feb 2026: Estimated Ovulation Date (day 16 of cycle)
07 Feb 2026: Conception Date
06 April 2026: Delivery Date
24 May: Match Day » SCHEDULE
30 May 2026: Take-Home Date
Male 60–70 lbs~ 22–26 inches
Female 50–60 lbs~ 21–24 inches
OFFICIAL WAITLIST
Koscho Family - New Market, NH (PICK OF LITTER 1)
Crosby Family - Spring, MD, Merle– DOODLE SCHOOL (PICK OF LITTER 2)
OPEN
OPEN
Jorgensen – Madison, WI – Emotional Support Dog (BACKUP)
OPEN
Kale-Deshpande Family – Bloomington, IL
Kawamura Family – Amherst, MA
CURRENT LITTER FOR STILLY X ZEKE
Stilly × Zeke
F1 Australian Mountain Dogs
Health & Genetics
Zeke (Bernese Mountain Dog) OFA-verified hips, elbows, patellas, cardiac. Stilly (Australian Shepherd) Embark-screened. F1 cross delivers hybrid vigor with health-screened foundation dogs.
The 5 Puppies
Temperament assessments at week 6. Full profiles shared during match calls.
The Matching Process
We don't sell puppies. We match families.
- Complete your application — Tell us about your family and lifestyle.
- Match call with James — We discuss fit. Not every family matches every litter.
- Secure your spot — $500 deposit reserves your puppy and locks in go-home date.
Questions?
Ready to Begin?
Match Day is May 24. 3 spots available.
Start Your ApplicationQuestions? Contact us.
Stokeshire Pairing Profile
Stilly × Zeke — Interactive Summary
An intentional F1 Australian Mountain Dog pairing designed for health, temperament balance, and a more manageable size. Zeke is the sire, a fully health-screened purebred Bernese Mountain Dog. Stilly is the dam, a 100% Australian Shepherd with strong genetic diversity. Tap each section below to explore verified health clearances, diversity context, coat character, and color genetics with interactive Punnett squares and percentage wheels.
Health & Verified Clearances
Zeke's OFA Clearances (Verified at 25 Months)
OFA clearances confirm structurally sound joints and a normal cardiac evaluation at skeletal maturity. Registry numbers are publicly searchable on the OFA database.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) — Transparent Pairing Math (0% Affected)
Zeke is a carrier for the SOD1A DM variant (one copy, not affected, very unlikely to develop the disease). Stilly is clear (no copies). This is a responsible carrier-to-clear pairing, which yields the following breakdown for every puppy:
| Sire (Zeke) ↓ / Dam (Stilly) → | N | N |
|---|---|---|
| N | N/N — Clear | N/N — Clear |
| DM | N/DM — Carrier | N/DM — Carrier |
Bottom line: Zero puppies from this litter are expected to be affected by DM. Carriers are healthy, normal family dogs. Carrier status only matters if a dog is bred in the future, in which case it should not be paired with another carrier. Every Stokeshire family receives full DNA results on their puppy so breeding-safe decisions are never a guessing game.
Other Screened Conditions (Both Parents Clear)
- Von Willebrand Disease Type I (vWD1)
- Degenerative Myelopathy — SOD1B variant
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-prcd)
- Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
- MDR1 Drug Sensitivity
- 200+ additional conditions on Stilly's Embark panel
Note: Genetic testing does not diagnose disease and does not replace veterinary evaluation. Results reflect tested variants only. Discuss results with a licensed veterinarian.
Inbreeding & Diversity
Context: F1 crosses between two unrelated purebred lines deliver the largest drop in effective COI of any breeding strategy. Because Zeke (100% Bernese) and Stilly (100% Australian Shepherd) share essentially no recent ancestry, this pairing produces hybrid vigor layered directly on top of fully screened foundation dogs. Stilly's high MHC diversity contributes to strong immune breadth in the litter.
Predicted Puppy Ancestry
First-generation (F1) Australian Mountain Dog. Genetically:
Blue = Bernese Mountain Dog | Red = Australian Shepherd
The classic F1 composition preserves Bernese structure and emotional steadiness while adding Aussie intelligence and responsiveness. Puppies land in a medium-to-large frame, right-sized for modern family life without losing the presence and gentleness Bernese are loved for.
Coat Character
This is a traditional (non-doodle) Australian Mountain Dog pairing. No Poodle ancestry means a classic double coat rather than a furnished curly or wavy coat. Expect medium-to-long fur with soft feathering on the legs, chest, tail, and ears.
What owners should expect (Traditional Double Coat)
- Length: Medium to long, straight to slightly wavy. No tight curl.
- Shedding: Moderate, with seasonal coat blow typical of double-coated mountain and herding breeds.
- Grooming cadence: Weekly brushing, occasional bathing. No professional clipping required.
- Feathering: Soft plume on tail, feathering on chest and rear legs.
- Markings: Classic tan-point expression with white trim across the litter.
Best fit: Families who want the classic Bernese look and temperament in a right-sized Australian Mountain Dog frame, without the weekly grooming demands of a doodle coat.
Color Genetics (Interactive)
Both parents present as classic black tri phenotypes (black base, rust tan points, white trim). Stilly carries one merle allele, typical of her Australian Shepherd lineage. Zeke does not carry merle. This creates a clean 50/50 split in pattern outcomes.
M Locus (PMEL) — Merle ~50% Merle Tri / ~50% Traditional Black Tri
Stilly is M*/m (one merle allele). Zeke is m/m (no merle). Approximately half the puppies will express the merle pattern, producing a black tri merle. The other half will be solid traditional black tri with no merle allele.
| Sire (Zeke) ↓ / Dam (Stilly) → | M* | m |
|---|---|---|
| m | M*/m (Merle) | m/m (Non-Merle) |
| m | M*/m (Merle) | m/m (Non-Merle) |
Important for future breeding: Any merle-carrying puppy from this litter must be tested before future breeding. Double-merle (M*/M*) pairings carry significant health risks and should be avoided. Embark's standard test confirms presence but not the length of the SINE insertion, so additional validation is recommended before any merle-to-merle breeding decision.
Expected Color Phenotypes
- Black Tri (primary): Black base, rust and tan points at eyebrows, muzzle, chest, and legs. White blaze, chest, and paws.
- Black Tri Merle (~50%): The same tricolor pattern overlaid with the merle's marbled blue and black patches. Individual expression varies.
- Pigment: Black noses and eye rims across the litter. No dilution expected.
- No recessive red, no liver: Classic black-based pigment throughout.
Overview
- Health: Zeke OFA-verified on hips, elbows, patellas, cardiac. Both parents DNA-screened.
- DM outcome: 0% affected. ~50% clear, ~50% carriers (carriers never develop the disease).
- Diversity: F1 hybrid vigor. Stilly contributes high MHC diversity.
- Composition: 50% Bernese Mountain Dog, 50% Australian Shepherd.
- Coat: Traditional medium-to-long double coat. No doodle furnishings or curl.
- Pattern: 100% tan point. ~50% merle tri, ~50% traditional black tri.
- Best fit: Families seeking Bernese temperament in a right-sized, trainable, emotionally balanced companion.
Expected Adult Weight
Zeke's Bernese frame combined with Stilly's Aussie build produces a medium-to-large adult profile. The 60–80 lb range gives families the presence and substance of a Bernese in a more manageable frame for daily life, travel, and long-term joint health. Individual puppies will vary based on structure and growth curve.
Parent Profiles
Zeke — PREMIERE BERNE'S BLUE SKY'S
AKC Registration: WS65367509
Breed: 100% Bernese Mountain Dog
Whelped: July 4, 2019
Color: Black, Rust & White (Tri-Color)
Zeke is a classic, well-structured Bernese with the steady, affectionate, people-oriented temperament the breed is known for. His balanced masculine build is true to the breed standard, and his OFA-verified clearances make him a strong example of the modern, health-conscious Bernese Mountain Dog. Owned and cherished by Jessica Tritz and Becky Meins.
Stilly — SDD Stilton Stokes
Breed: 100% Australian Shepherd (Embark verified)
Weight: 47–50 lb
Embark Tested: May 9, 2021
COI: 10% • MHC Diversity: High
A bright, emotionally attuned Australian Shepherd. Stilly contributes responsiveness, intelligence, and athleticism to the pairing, along with strong genetic diversity confirmed through her full Embark panel. She passes along balance, handler focus, and the intuitive attentiveness Aussies are known for.
Why this pairing matters: Stilly × Zeke is not a trend-based cross. It is a structured, health-screened, temperament-focused F1 designed to produce predictable outcomes: balanced temperament, functional structure, manageable size, and long-term family compatibility. At Stokeshire, hybrid vigor is layered on top of rigorous screening, not used as a shortcut.
