Deposit for (Daisy x Rico) Mini Furnished AMD
Deposit for (Daisy x Rico) Mini Furnished AMD
This deposit ensures your spot on our official waitlist on a first—pay, first-serve basis.
WAITING ON FALL/WINTER HEAT
26 June 2026 — Estimated Heat Start
04 July 2026 — Estimated Conception
05 September 2026 — Estimated Delivery Date
31 October 2026 — Estimated Go-Home Date (8 weeks)
Estimated Adult Size Prediction: 20-30lbs
OFFICIAL WAITLIST
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FUTURE LITTER
Johnston Family – The Hills, TX – Blue Merle Female Blue Eyes (Doodle School) 12-20 lbs Aussiedoodle
Stephens Family - Katonah, NY - Merle (Doodle School) 2027
Marcano Family – San Juan, PR – Unfurnished
Daisy (Dam) × Rico (Sire): Genetics & Coat Outcomes
A merle-safe pairing designed for health, harmony, and heart, with predictable family-friendly coats and balanced temperament.
Overview
This pairing blends Daisy’s classic Aussie clarity and people-first biddability with Rico’s furnished, wavy poodle coat and Bernese steadiness, producing compact, highly trainable companions with strong therapy potential.
Parents at a Glance
Daisy, Dam (ASDR Australian Shepherd)
Petite, athletic, people-oriented “velcro dog” temperament with strong clarity of mind and biddability.
Key Genetics (Daisy)
- Breed: 100% Australian Shepherd
- Merle: single merle allele (M/m); requires careful pairing (done here)
- Coat: long + straight + unfurnished; heavier seasonal shedding traits
- Health: clear on breed-relevant panel; strong overall genetic clarity
Rico, Sire (Bernese × Poodle)
Calm confidence + poodle intelligence; contributes furnished, wavy, lighter-shedding family coats.
Key Genetics (Rico)
- Breed mix: Poodle (small + standard) with Bernese influence
- Furnishings: FF, strongly drives furnished doodle coats
- Coat: long + wavy; lighter-shedding tendency
- Color: brown (bb) + black/tan patterning
Coat & Grooming Details
What coats will this litter produce?
- Furnishings: 100% of puppies will be furnished (FI).
- Texture: wavy-dominant; some may lean looser curl (not tight poodle curl).
- Length: medium-long coats expected.
- Shedding: low to moderate overall (not zero-shed; more “family-manageable”).
Grooming expectations
- Brush 2 to 4 times a week to prevent matting in furnishings.
- Professional grooming every 6 to 10 weeks (varies by desired length).
- Great “teddy” trims and natural wavy looks.
Color & Merle (Safe Pairing)
Merle outcomes
- Daisy is M/m (merle). Rico is mm (non-merle).
- 0% risk of double merle puppies.
- Approximately ~50% of puppies may be merle-patterned.
Likely colors (high-level)
- Brown tri / brown merle tri
- Black tri / black merle tri
- Possible sable influence from Daisy
- White typically limited to classic markings (no extreme white expected)
Size Projection
With Daisy at 15 to 20 lb and Rico at 29 lb, this pairing is designed to produce compact, agile companions.
Expected adult size range
- Likely adult weight: about 22 to 35 lb, the Petite and Mini classes of the Stokeshire size standard
- Build: athletic, balanced, family-friendly proportions
- Energy: engaged + trainable, with an “off switch” when raised well
Temperament & Therapy Potential
What we expect behaviorally
- People-first dogs: affectionate, intuitive, and highly handler-aware.
- Trainability: high biddability (Aussie) + intelligence (Poodle).
- Stability: Bernese influence supports calm confidence and softness.
- Suited to: active families, therapy prospects, and homes wanting a “connected” dog.
In one sentence
- A pairing built for connection: smart, steady, and deeply family-centered.
Daisy — Dam Profile
SDD Daisy Brunner Stokes
Breed: Australian Shepherd (ASDR Registered)
Birthdate: November 14, 2024
Embark COI: 15%
Registry: American Stock Dog Registry (ASDR) — ASDUT-S2500089-07
About Daisy
Daisy is a petite, athletic Australian Shepherd with a predicted adult weight of 29 lbs Daisy—the perfect midpoint for producing compact, agile companions with excellent clarity of mind and biddability. True to the Aussie temperament, she is deeply people-oriented, intelligent, eager to please, and happiest when working beside her humans. Aussies are known as “Velcro Dogs” for a reason, and Daisy embodies that affectionate, intuitive nature fully. Daisy
Her genetics place her in the A1e → A2a maternal haplogroup, a lineage tracing back to early Central Asian domesticated wolves with migration branches into the Americas and Polynesia. This gives her a beautiful level of ancient diversity and stability in temperament. Daisy
Genetic Merit
Daisy showcases exceptional genetic clarity for breeding:
✔ 100% Australian Shepherd Ancestry
Her entire genome shows purebred Aussie heritage, ensuring predictability in temperament and structure. Daisy
✔ COI: 15% (Ideal for Purebred Aussies)
Her Coefficient of Inbreeding sits at a healthy 15%—below breed average—balancing predictability with diversity.
✔ High MHC Diversity
Daisy carries high diversity across her DLA DRB1, DQA1, and DQB1 immune-system haplotypes—important for resilience, reduced autoimmune risk, and overall stronger offspring. Daisy
Health Testing Summary
Daisy tested Clear for 14/14 breed-relevant conditions including:
Hereditary Cataracts (HSF4)
CEA
DM (SOD1A)
MDR1 drug sensitivity
NCL 6 & 8
PCD and other Aussie-specific variants
She is clear for 257 additional non-breed-specific conditions, with only two notable but non-impactful modifiers:
Copper Toxicosis (Attenuating) – beneficial variant; no disease risk Daisy
DCM1 (PDK4) – not associated with elevated risk in her breed Daisy
Coat Genetics & Expected Puppy Traits
Daisy carries several traits that contribute beautifully to Stokeshire’s predictable coat outcomes.
Color & Pattern
Agouti / Wolf Sable (aw/at) pattern potential
One merle allele (M/m) — expresses merle, but requires careful management
No dilution, cocoa, or brown variants (BB, Dd, NN)
Minimal to no white spotting (SS)
Structure & Coat Type
Long coat (Lh/Lh) —
Straight coat (KRT71 CC)
Unfurnished (II) —
Heavy/seasonal shedder (MC5R CC)
Body Traits
Medium-to-long muzzle
Normal back muscling
Full tail (no natural bobtail gene)
Small-medium body size influences (IGF1 II)
Temperament & Working Profile
Aussies are widely recognized for their:
High intelligence and trainability
Strong emotional intuition
Active yet deeply affectionate nature
Resilience and loyalty
Daisy inherits a lineage historically used for stockwork, therapy work, agility, and obedience, and her genetics align with stable, confident behavior in structured environments. Daisy
Her predicted temperament will pair beautifully with:
George (for unfurnished AMDs)
Apollo or Mack (for Bernaussie or AMD structure)
Rico (for merle management and color diversity)
Ideal Pairings for Daisy’s Future Litters
Daisy will be best utilized as part of Stokeshire’s:
Australian Mountain Doodle Program (AMD)
— especially for unfurnished standard sizes with correct coats.
Bernaussie / Australian Mountain Dog Program
— producing athletic, family-centered dogs with lower grooming needs.
Her genetics contribute:
Reduced furnishing = predictable wavy coats
Moderate size = stable family-friendly weight range
High health clarity = strong breeding value
Merle presence = controlled expression when paired correctly
Projected Puppy Qualities
Daisy’s litters are expected to produce:
Athletic, family-centered, people-oriented companions
Excellent therapy potential with the right sire
Balanced energy (not hyperactive)
Highly biddable, eager-to-learn temperaments
Beautiful long coats in sable, black tri, merle, and merle tri patterns
Sizes approx. 30–45 lbs depending on pairing
Summary for Litter Page
Daisy is a genetically exceptional Australian Shepherd with a clean panel, ideal COI, high immune-system diversity, and classic Aussie temperament.
She is an anchor dam for our unfurnished Australian Mountain Doodle and Bernaussie lines, offering stability, structure, and deeply affectionate, people-oriented working dog traits. Her puppies will be highly intelligent, intuitive, and beautifully balanced—ideal for active families, therapy prospects, and those wanting a loyal, highly trainable companion with moderate size and stunning color.
Future Litter Info
Expected Coat Colors (Daisy × Rico)
This pairing is designed for classic Australian Shepherd-style tri and merle-tri patterns, with zero risk of double-merle.
✅ Merle Safety
- 0% double merle (safe pairing)
- ~50% merle puppies
- ~50% non-merle puppies
🎨 Most Likely Coat Colors
- Blue Merle Tri (merle + tan points)
- Black Tri (non-merle + tan points)
Note: Merle can vary from bold to subtle (“cryptic” merle is possible).
🧬 Hidden Genetics (Good News)
- 100% of puppies will carry brown (chocolate) for future generations
- Puppies in this litter are expected to look black/merle (not chocolate)
🚫 Not Expected From This Litter
- No double merle
- No solid red/cream puppies
- No chocolate (brown) puppies (they will carry it)
- No dilute colors (blue/silver/lilac)
Coat color predictions are based on DNA results and represent the most likely outcomes. Individual puppies may vary in shade, white markings, and merle expression.
5 lbs Toy Poodle | kyky “BLUE”
Traits
EE, kyky, atat, Bb, dd, ssp, No Merle, FF, Double Curl,
Breeds to pair with him: He is very unique and throws BLUE “dd”
