Deposit for (Valli x Mack) Medium AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN DOGS
Deposit for (Valli x Mack) Medium AUSTRALIAN MOUNTAIN DOGS
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DELIVERED 6 PUPPIES
18 February 2026: Estimated Conception Date
18–20 March 2026: Pregnancy Testing
17 April 2026: Estimated Delivery Date
31 May 2026: MATCH DAY – Learn More // SCHEDULE
12 June 2026: Take-Home Date
Predicted Adult Size: 45–65 lbs
OFFICIAL WAITLIST
BREEDERS CHOICE
Deterding Family – Middleton, WI - Male (PICK OF LITTER 1)
Jorgensen – Madison, WI – Emotional Support Dog (PICK OF LITTER 2)
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FUTURE LITTER LIST
Komissarova - Park City, UT – M/F – Black Tri (PICK OF LITTER)
Tourje – Camarillo, CA » Winter Litter Pending
Von Haag - Tucson, AZ - Male Blue Merle Fall ‘26
Tran Family - San Francisco, CA 2027
Rottinghaus Family – Marion, NC Male
Casey – Emerson, NJ – Female, Merle - Blue Eyes
Valli × Mack
Medium Australian Mountain Dogs
Health & Genetics
Both parents Embark DNA tested and clear on all 15 breed-relevant genetic conditions. Predicted litter eCOI approximately 2%—a meaningful drop from either parent's COI, correlating with longevity and vigor. No affected puppies or new carriers expected for any screened condition.
Conditions screened (both clear): Degenerative Myelopathy, MDR1 Drug Sensitivity, Hereditary Cataracts, Collie Eye Anomaly, Von Willebrand Disease Type I, and more.
Coat & Color Profile
Traditional Double Coat — No doodle furnishings. Medium-length, straight to slightly wavy. Classic tan-point pattern on 100% of puppies. Seasonal shedding typical of Bernese and Australian Shepherd lines.
Color Predictions:
- ~50% Traditional Black Tri (black base with tan points and white trim)
- ~50% Merle Tri (blue merle variants, tan points, white trim)
- 100% full black pigment. No dilution or recessive red.
- ~50% are brown-carrier (relevant only for future breeding)
The Pairing
Mack (Sire) — 74% Bernese, 26% Australian Shepherd. Gentle giant with classic Bernese temperament. 87 lb. View Embark Profile
Valli "Blue" (Dam) — 100% Australian Shepherd. Bright, loyal, athletic. Keen intelligence and confident disposition. 46 lb. View Embark Profile
Result: Predicted puppies ~63% Australian Shepherd, ~37% Bernese. Expected adult size 45–65 lbs. Athletic, trainable, with balanced drive and the steady temperament the line is known for.
Official Waitlist
This litter is matched. Open spots exist on the official waitlist for the next Valli × Mack breeding planned for late 2026.
| # | Family / Location | Preference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deterding Family – Middleton, WI | Male (Pick of Litter 1) |
| 2 | (Pick of Litter 2) | TBD |
| 3 | Rottinghaus Family – Marion, NC | Male |
| 4 | Tran Family – San Francisco, CA | TBD |
| 5 | Komissarova – Park City, UT | M/F, Black Tri |
| 6 | Casey – Emerson, NJ | Female, Merle with Blue Eyes |
| 7–12 | Open | Available |
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Stokeshire Pairing Profile
Mack × Valli — Interactive Summary
An Australian Mountain Dog outcross designed to strengthen genetic diversity while preserving the signature look, loyalty, and intelligence of the line. Mack is the sire (Bernese and Australian Shepherd); Valli is the dam (pure Australian Shepherd). Tap each section below to explore health predictions, diversity context, coat character, and color genetics with interactive Punnett squares and percentage wheels.
Health
Key Conditions Screened (Both Clear)
- Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
- MDR1 Drug Sensitivity
- Hereditary Cataracts
- Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
- Von Willebrand Disease Type I
Because both parents are genetically clear on every tested variant, no affected puppies and no new carriers are expected for any screened condition.
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: This outcross pairs a lower-COI Bernese and Australian Shepherd sire with a pure Australian Shepherd dam from a different lineage. The result is a predicted litter eCOI of approximately 2%. That is a meaningful drop from either parent and sits in the strong range for a hybrid breeding program, which correlates with longevity and overall vigor.
Predicted Puppy Ancestry
Predicted composition from a 74/26 Bernese and Aussie sire crossed with a 100% Aussie dam:
Red = Australian Shepherd | Blue = Bernese Mountain Dog
This composition leans Aussie-forward, which pulls adult size down from Mack's 87 lb frame and predicts a more athletic, highly trainable Australian Mountain Dog. Bernese influence remains present for softness of expression, plush tricolor markings, and the steadier Bernese temperament the line is known 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-length fur with light feathering on the legs, chest, tail, and ears, typical of well-bred Bernese and Aussie lines.
What owners should expect (Traditional Coat)
- Length: Medium, straight to slightly wavy. No tight curl.
- Shedding: Seasonal shedding typical of double-coated herding and mountain breeds. Regular brushing recommended.
- Grooming cadence: Weekly brushing, occasional bathing. No professional clipping required. Lower total grooming cost than a doodle.
- Feathering: Soft plume on tail, light feathering on chest and rear legs.
- Markings: Classic tan-point and white trim expected across the litter.
Best fit: Families who want the look and loyalty of an Australian Mountain Dog with lower weekly grooming overhead than a doodle coat requires.
Color Genetics (Interactive)
E Locus (MC1R) — Pigment Expression 100% Full Pigment
Both Mack and Valli are E/E. Every puppy inherits two dominant E alleles. No recessive red (ee) or grizzle outcomes are possible. All puppies will express full eumelanin pigment (black or brown, depending on B locus outcome).
| Sire (Mack) ↓ / Dam (Valli) → | E | E |
|---|---|---|
| E | E/E | E/E |
| E | E/E | E/E |
K Locus (CBD103) — Pattern Expression 100% Patterned (tan points visible)
Both Mack and Valli are ky/ky. The entire litter inherits ky/ky, which allows the A locus to fully express. Combined with at/at below, every puppy shows the classic black-and-tan point pattern.
| Sire ↓ / Dam → | ky | ky |
|---|---|---|
| ky | ky/ky | ky/ky |
| ky | ky/ky | ky/ky |
A Locus (ASIP) — Black & Tan Pattern 100% Tan Point
Both parents are at/at. Combined with ky/ky at the K locus, every puppy expresses tan points: classic copper markings at eyebrows, muzzle, chest, and legs against a dark base.
B Locus (TYRP1) — Base Pigment Color 100% Black-Based / ~50% Brown Carrier
Valli is B/B (homozygous black pigment). Mack is B/b (black-based, brown carrier). Every puppy will be black-based because Valli can only pass B. Approximately half the puppies will carry one b allele from Mack, making them brown carriers (non-expressing but able to pass b to future generations).
| Sire (Mack) ↓ / Dam (Valli) → | B | B |
|---|---|---|
| B | B/B | B/B |
| b | B/b | B/b |
Result: No visible brown or liver puppies in this litter. All puppies will have black noses, eye rims, and footpads. Brown-carrier status is only relevant if an owner plans to breed the dog in the future.
D Locus (MLPH) — Dilute No Dilution Expected
Both Mack and Valli are D/D. No dilute alleles are present. No blue, silver, charcoal, or fawn outcomes are possible. All pigment will express at full depth.
M Locus (PMEL) — Merle ~50% Merle Tri / ~50% Traditional Black Tri
Valli carries one copy of the merle allele, typical of her Australian Shepherd lineage. Mack does not carry merle. This pairing produces an expected 50/50 split: approximately half the litter will express merle (blue merle tri, and in some cases visually muted or phantom merle variants), and the remaining half will be traditional black tri with no merle allele present.
| Sire (Mack) ↓ / Dam (Valli) → | 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.
Overall Color Phenotype Summary
- Pattern base: 100% of puppies show the classic tan-point pattern (at/at, ky/ky).
- Pigment: 100% black-based, with black noses and eye rims. About 50% are brown carriers (B/b).
- Dilution: None. All pigment expresses at full intensity (D/D).
- Recessive red: Not possible (both parents E/E).
- Merle split: ~50% merle tri, ~50% traditional black tri.
- Expected phenotypes: Traditional black tri, blue merle tri, and occasional muted or phantom merle variants.
Overview
- Health: Both parents Embark tested and clear on all 15 breed-relevant conditions.
- Diversity: Predicted litter eCOI ~2%. A meaningful outcross for the line.
- Composition: ~63% Australian Shepherd, ~37% Bernese Mountain Dog.
- Coat: Traditional medium-length double coat. No doodle furnishings or curl.
- Pattern: 100% tan point. 100% black-based pigment. No dilution.
- Color split: ~50% traditional black tri, ~50% merle tri.
- Best fit: Families who want an Australian Mountain Dog in a smaller, more athletic frame with lower grooming demands.
Expected Adult Weight
Valli's smaller frame and dominant Aussie composition will pull size down from Mack's 87 lb build. Target adult range for the litter is approximately 45–65 lb. Individual puppies will vary based on growth curve and structure at 8 weeks.
Timeline
Parent Profiles
Mack — "SDD McElprang von Fetas Apollo Stokes"
A gentle giant with classic Bernese temperament. Mack is affectionate, patient, and people-oriented. He passes along his square build, soulful eyes, and intuitive nature. 74% Bernese Mountain Dog, 26% Australian Shepherd. 87 lb. COI 12%.
View Mack's Embark ProfileValli "Blue" — "SDD Tulum Stokes"
A bright, loyal Australian Shepherd with keen intelligence and a confident, nurturing disposition. Valli's puppies inherit her athletic grace, balance, and emotional awareness. 100% Australian Shepherd. 46 lb. COI 23%.
View Valli's Embark ProfileImported Champion Lines – Purpose-Bred for Brilliance
“Valli” comes from exceptional European and American show-import bloodlines renowned for their structure, health, and versatility. Generations of titled dogs behind her have proven themselves in both the show ring and performance sports — excelling in obedience, herding, and family companionship.
Her pedigree reflects decades of selective breeding for balance, elegance, and intelligence. These ancestors are celebrated for their beautiful movement, stable dispositions, and sound conformation, representing the very best traits of the Australian Shepherd breed.
Each dog in her lineage was health tested through top international programs, producing lines known for:
Outstanding bone and proportion
Confident, social temperaments
Natural instinct and drive balanced by a steady, affectionate nature
Longevity and clean genetic health panels
This heritage makes Valli an ideal pairing for the Australian Mountain Dog program — carrying forward the refined, intuitive, and family-focused character that defines our smaller-sized, adventure-ready line.
