Date of Birth
June 2020
Weight
44 lbs
Height
19 inches at the shoulder
Breeder
Cloverdale Australian Shepherds
Registrations
AKC, ASCA
About Sage
Sage is everything we love about the breed — brilliant, devoted, and endlessly patient. She's the dog who greets every visitor with a toy in her mouth and settles quietly at your feet in the evening. Her litters are known for producing puppies with exceptional family temperaments.
Personality
Sage is our most intuitive dog. She seems to know when you need her close and when to give you space. She's been a therapy dog in training, a hiking companion, and the best babysitter our kids have ever had. Her focus and eagerness to please make her an absolute joy to work with.
Breeding Goals
Sage brings OFA Excellent hips, a proven track record of producing stable, biddable puppies, and the kind of maternal instinct that makes whelping a calm, confident experience. Her litters are consistently healthy and well-socialized from the first week.
Titles & Wins
Earned Titles
AKC Canine Good Citizen
AKC Trick Dog Novice
AKC Trick Dog Intermediate
Show Wins
Best of Breed — Black Tri Bitches
ASCA Specialty Show
October 2023
Best of Winners
AKC All-Breed Show — Fresno
March 2022
Award of Merit
ASCA National Specialty
June 2023
Health Clearances
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| OFA Hips | Excellent |
| OFA Elbows | Normal |
| CAER Eyes | Clear |
| MDR1 (ABCB1) | Normal/Normal |
| HSF4 (Hereditary Cataract) | Clear |
| CEA/CH (Collie Eye Anomaly) | Clear |
| DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) | Clear |
All clearances are verifiable through the OFA, CAER, and breed-specific registries.
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Litter History
Litter
Spring 2024 — River × Sage
Colors
3 blue merle, 2 black tri
Status
All placed
Litter
Spring 2025 — River × Sage
Colors
2 blue merle, 2 black tri
Status
All placed
Litter
Spring 2026 — River × Sage
Colors
Blue merle & black tri expected
Status
Expected April 2026 — waitlist open
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