White factor carrier. Blue merle saddle and head with thick white ruff including shoulders. Blue head contains large white stripe that connects to white ruff and muzzle and sable markings on cheeks and above eyes. Right ear entirely black.
Health
Magnus was a stunner from the moment he was born. He is a quiet thinker and more of an independent soul, but still very biddable and has an abundance of herding instinct. He loves attention from us, his family, but is naturally reserved with strangers. Not aggressive or timid, but rather giving them a cautious eye until they've earned his stamp of approval. He is brave but fair with our livestock, regularly alerts us to things that are out of the ordinary, and is a quick learner. We are very excited to see what the future holds for this boy.
Breeding
yes
yes
Working
yes
Magnus has been raised from birth around livestock, he shows a strong drive to herd, naturally herding our chickens from 8 weeks of age without prompting or training. He is a gentle dog who prefers to watch before jumping in, and guards us closely, keeping a watchful eye. When we introduced him to a newborn lamb, he was very mindful and tender.