Triple M introduces the Dakotah Shepherd

Healthy Family Pets is our Priority!

Contact: Michelle Mollman ~ Ludlow, SD

Phone: 605-278-6303 (mountain time)

Phone calls accepted between 9am-9pm

Medium Designer Dog

HISTORY:

We started with a herding dog mix of Border Collie, Kelpie and a Heeler. Our goal was to have an ultimate farm dog at the time, but finding that the English Shepherd by far had the BEST personalities and manners of the other 3 breeds we topped it off adding the English Shepherd and the result far exceeded our expectations. Not only did we get a smart wanting to work dog that was not a hyper go go go type but we also had the perfect family dog that gets along with any age of child. This was not one of those overnight hybrid crosses (like our Cockapoo that is a two dog mix... mind you we LOVE our Cockapoos also!) it took a couple of generations to get here. With observations of what people were looking for locally in a dog from farmers and families, we came up with our Dakotah Shepherd. Selling locally first for the past year and a half, word got around slowly on our puppies and the calls came in, we couldn't keep up with the requests. We are currently adding non-related additional lines.

ABOUT THE BREED:

The best of the best (personality-wise) was used to create this beautiful, intelligent new breed. Very flexible training... herding, agility, therapy. Usually black & tan or shades of Sable, other colors may be available in the future. Many have blazes and white feet. Haircuts not required, they have short to medium coats. Seasonal shedding, mostly in the Spring and during hot temperatures. This dog is as comfortable in the backyard as it is on the farm. More than willing to go out and work or just play with the family. Satisfied to be just in the company of their family, they will not terrorize your house while you are away, they have lots of patience (I know of breeds that will almost "eat" thru walls if they get bored they want to work). Hybrid Vigor! Lots of time has gone into this wonderful breed, though only pets are available now we hope to have breeder's available in 2007, our breeders are out of registered parentage for traceable lines. You will not find this breed anywhere else at this time. Herding dogs are smart and sensitive, they can on occasion be timid and shy as puppies but often outgrow it. Mind you, if this breed, like any other breed, is left unattended, alone for long periods of time, little contact with people, like any other herding dog, they will stay timid. They do require daily "love".

Very gentle, very patient, great with kids!
EXTREMELY smart, easy to train with enough flexibility to be good at herding, agility, a loving therapy dog, or just a family pet.
Averaging around 35-50 pounds, 17" - 21" in height.
Will warn you of strangers and may hold the stranger at bay until you say its ok. But does not have an aggressive behavior.
High level of obedience, not the type to run off, they are very loyal to their family.
Generally good with other pets and dogs.
They are not hyper dogs nor are they yappy/barky, generally a very quiet dog.
The perfect companion.

Registered Puppy prices:

Females

$1100 FULL

$525 LIMITED

Males

$1100 FULL

$525 LIMITED

Unrelated Breeder pair

$2000.00 (Not available until end of 2007 or 2008)

Reserve your Unborn Dakotah Shepherd here $75.00:

This reservation amount is for puppies that are not yet born.

We require the shipping address on all paypal transactions, this helps match payments made with the purchase of the puppy to the family.

You MUST fill out the purchase agreement COMPLETELY! Incomplete info can delay in Vet appointments and Flight arrangements! We need it COMPLETELY filled out for both the Vet and the Flight!

To reserve a Breeder Pair we require $150.00 down (which is a $75 deposit for each puppy)

LIMITED registration is with your agreement to spay/neuter by age 1 year. We do expect a letter from your vet stating the pup was fixed or we will bill you for the difference between FULL and LIMITED registration.

Our Dakotah Shepherds will be registered with ACHC.

Planned litters: 1-2 per year.

VERY RARE and LIMITED AVAILABILITY.

Our RESERVATIONS list is growing steadily! Reservations made after Feb. 1, 06 could take up to 12-18 months for you to receive your puppy.

I decided to add our reservations list so you get a general idea of how long the wait may be. If your name is here... did you send in your puppy purchase agreement? THOSE ON THE WAITING LIST CAN RECEIVE 40% OF THEIR DEPOSIT BACK IF THEY INFORM US THEY WANT TO BE REMOVED AND THERE IS MORE THAN A 6 MONTHS WAIT REMAINING. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN YOU HAVE PICKED OUT YOUR PUPPY.

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR DAKOTAH SHEPHERDS UNTIL JUNE of 2008 for 2009 puppies.

2007 Puppies

Cynthia B PP706

Kathleen L PP805

David J PP806

Joyce B PP0920

2008 Puppies

Colleen G PP0111

Kirsten W PP0127

Karl K PP0201

Johnny M PP0221

Karen D PP0302

Kathryn G PP0305

Mary C PP0318

Christian C PP0320

David E PP0330

Caroline K PP0416

Donna A PP0520

Edward B PP0527

Donald P PP0610

Patrick H PP0610

Ramona B PP0614

Stephanie P 0622

Donna M 0704

Regina W 0714

Lisa K 0806

You can see our current puppies available (already born) and to pay for a puppy we currently have for sale go to the Puppies For Sale page.

JUST SOME OF OUR PREVIOUS DAKOTAH SHEPHERDS........

A Response from your ad on Dog Breed Info

Sender's name: Linda K
Sender's message: (referring to Bear in the next section)
I currently help out at a boarding kennel in Texas. Today, I got to see my first Dakotah Shepherd which was unheard of until today. What a delightful dog. The veterinarians have labeled the dog a GSD cross. When I saw it, I knew that was no GSD. The owners were quite firm as to the dog's breed. Now I know.

If I were younger and in better health, I would love to own one. Up until a few weeks ago, I was taking herding lessons with my Border Collie, Corrie. I was having fun, but Corrie was not. So, we will do obedience and agility which she enjoys more.

I have a fondness for herding breeds. I have had Cardigan Corgis and still have one, a sweet girl, Bria.

Good luck with the breed. Hope to see it at Westminster someday.

Linda K
Texas

Hi Michelle,
Sorry I haven't been in contact with you. It has been a very hectic year. We finally got moved from El Paso and are now settled in at our new home in Harker Heights, Texas which is near Fort Hood. Fort Hood is in hill country about 1 hour north of Austin. The puppy we got from you last November (the kids named here Bear because she looked like a little black bear cub when she came waddling out of her crate after we picked her up from the airport) has grown into a wonderful member of our family. She is the sweetest dog and just wants to please us all the time. We love her to pieces.
I did have her spayed back in February and know you need to have that info. Do you want me to send a copy through the mail or e-mail a scanned in copy? And what paperwork do you need? Will a copy of the vet receipt do?
I've also included a couple of pictures of Bear. Isn't she beautiful?
Thank you for everything. Bear topped out at 53 lbs. :)
Katherine B

October 28, 2006 - Our backyard in Fort Bliss

Joey and Bear - Dec 2006
Home at Fort Bliss

We even get snow in El Paso!! Not like up north but still it's snow.
Kids and bear making a snowman - Jan 07

Bear and Tiger in our kitchen in Harker Heights
August 2007

Bear looking in our kitchen window at our new home in Harker Heights.
August 2007

Living a new life on a dude ranch in Wyoming, one of our pups has made himself at home. This little fella lives with horses, cattle, sheep, goats and cats. And because its a dude ranch is in constant contact with strangers.

Another of our puppies... one now lives in North Dakota in a city with a very young couple with young children... last we heard they had their puppy spoiled and had learned to sit, stay by the age of 4 months old.

Pony, a female owned by Craig in South Dakota lives on a large ranch. Craig has 3 children from 1 year old and up (grade school age). She runs free in the yard and never has run off, she is Tad's full sister. She is learning the ropes of cattle herding and lives with lots of little baby kitties and cats. The cats are her family and she treats them as if they are her pups. Mindful of what Craig is doing out in the barns, I have not heard of her getting in the way but rather wanting to learn and work. Very attentive. (Pony loves people, it was hard to get a pic of her away from the camera) :) Current report is all of a sudden Pony "got it" and is a very smart working cattle dog and doing well, it took her 1 day to actually figure it out, her training is continuing.

Tad, owned by Beth and Evan (Beth's teen son) in South Dakota. Living in a suburban, Beth has a very nice home with an average (size) nice yard. Tad is very content living in town with a grumpy older dog named Buddy who on some occasions loves to have his own space and privacy. Tad is smart enough to allow Buddy his space when Buddy requests it. He will go out in the front yard with Beth, with no fence and mind what she is telling him and doing. Completely house trained within weeks of his arrival to their home as a puppy.

Update 3-1-07 I went to visit Tad this past weekend and Beth had to show me what he had learned. He has 3 toys.. a rope, a rubber toy and a ball. She told Tad to sit and on the other end of the kitchen she lined up his 3 toys, went and sat down at the dining room table. She looked at Tad and said "go get me the rope", Tad ran over and picked it up and put it on her lap. She said "go get me the toy", he ran over picked it up and put that in her lap. "Go get me the ball" she says and he did the same. You can lay the toys down anywhere and tell him go get.... and he'll get it every time! He is a VERY smart boy! I'll try and get video next time I get to see him.

This pair now lives in Washington state. Click on Bob's letter to read what he has to say...

"Here are a couple pictures of Shep I just took. He is very loveable. We both care for him alot. Haven't worked with the cattle yet, but will try that soon. Great disposition. Very relaxed dog." ~ Kalberer

......We took her home and gave her a bath. She curled up on my husband and that was all she wrote. Thank you so much for everything.....As you can see Keegan our 3 year old is in love. Those two are inseparable....

Kim

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Michelle, Just thought I'd send you a note to let you know that Addison is doing great. As you can see, Our 3 year old and her have started their own soccer team. I'm amazed at how smart she is... She's already going to the back door and barking or whinning to go out..... Anyway... Thanks for everything again... I'll be sending a pic of all the kids and her soon..... We took them all in for a formal portrait..... it's too cute...

Kim

Michelle,

Well, here's Addy at a year old.... She is the most loving dog. As you can see she still loves playing soccer with the kids... We get compliments on what a beautiful dog she is every time we go somewhere.... Just wanted to drop you a few pics and a note of thanks... She is a special part of our family...

Kim

Hello Michelle just a quick note...Tristan arrived fine and in good spirits. He has done very well. I am enclosing a pic. He has received a new name. "Alex"

He brings us much joy and is very very smart...

Thanks Again.

MIchelle D CA

She is a great pup and we love her so much. Thanks for everything again.

She is very smart and already knows how to sit, stay, and walks very well on a leash. she is great with the kids and loves driving around with us.

Thanks again,

Amber

Michelle, Lou arrived safe and sound last Tuesday. He's settled in nicely and doing very well. Our vet said that he is a very healthy boy and praised you for being a consiencious breeder and treating your animals well.

Our daughter has fallen in love with him (attached picture), they play a lot which helps with both the puppy and toddler energy!

Thanks again, should you ever need a reference please keep us in mind.

Aimee

You certainly can use the picture on your site.

He's a sweet little boy. It's funny how he's adapted differently to each of us. He's very playful but careful with Ryleigh, cuddly with me and just all out puppy with John.

Don't be surprised if you find us on your waiting list in a year or so. Great Lakes was very nice to deal with as well in the situation.

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Hi Michelle, Just wanted to let you know that at 5-month old, Lou doing great!!! We had a PetSafe Underground fence installed and it took him ONE trip around the yard to understand it. He loves being able to run and chase his ball now.

He's also quite the water-dog which surprised me. He jumps right in the pool with our daughter and runs through the sprinkler (an not so great part is that he walks in the shower w/ you and will get in the bathtub if you let him). We also chases bubbles and jumps up to bite them.

You can probably tell that he has us all wrapped around his paw pretty tightly....

We've mastered sitting, laying down and coming when called. Still working on 'no jump' and stay but he's a pretty quick study.

Take care,

Aimee

Hello- She did amazingly well in the car! Once she got used to us, she slept almost the entire way. I did forget how much work puppies are, though! This is the first time she's let me get on the computer since I've been home!

I'll let you know how she's doing! So far she's doing tremendously!

Thanks for everything-

Cassandra

Hi Michelle-

I saw the great pictures of Sasha's littermates, so I thought I'd send a couple of her. She's so amazing- I thank God every day that I'm lucky enough to have her in my life. She's everything the website said she would be and much, much more. She's doing absolutely fantastically- and has captured the hearts of all my family and friends (there is no shortage of love for this dog-that's for sure!!). Thank you so much for creating such a fabulous breed! I will most definitely be contacting you again for a partner in crime for Sasha!

Thanks again-

Cassandra

Hi Michelle –

Love all the pictures of Charlie’s siblings. Here’s a few of Charlie. You can post the one’s you want. I’m going to try sending you a couple movie files in a separate email, hopefully you can receive them, one of them is pretty good size.

Charlie is doing great. He is SUPER smart. We had him completely potty trained in about 3 weeks. He’s very happy and has plenty of room to roam in his fenced in yard. He and our kids are best buds and they all have lots of energy to burn. He LOVES playing fetch and can already catch a Frisbee and tennis ball like a pro. Take care.

P.S. We had Charlie fixed a month ago. I just need to send you the paperwork. I’ll try and do that soon.

Tim L & Family

Hi Michelle, It’s the Hullsiek Family, just wanted to tell you Cody’s doing just fine. He is very sweet and getting along just fine with our family. Cody loves that brown blanket you gave us, he didn’t get sick at all on the way home to M***. He likes the cat, but I’m not sure the cat loves him. Cody’s met all the neighbors and all the kids especially love him. We’re still working on housebreaking and it’s going well, we can tell he is very smart. We installed a zip line (or a runner) in the backyard. Cody is doing just great. Sincerely, The Hullsiek Family