Welcome to Private Stoc's home page. My name is Pamela Downs, I have been involved with Australian Shepherds for approximately 11 years. I educated myself as much as I possibly could, so when I began breeding I would produce the best quality of offspring I could. When choosing my breeding stock, whether it be from my own breeding or from others, my main concern is genetics, then type… I WILL NEVER KNOWINGLY introduce any breeding stock to my kennel that has such hereditary defects as hip dysplasia, eye defects, temperament, etc…should I find such defects in my dogs, they would be deleted from the breeding program and placed into a pet home. I feel that there are too many good dogs out there to waist time and energy on dogs that are substandard. My goal is "QUALITY" NOT QUANTITY. I want a dog that has a brain, is structurally sound, and is pretty to boot, of course pretty is in the eye of the beholder, so I have lots of photos for you to view.  These photos will give you an idea, as to the type of dog I produce. (All Private Stoc puppies and adult dogs are guaranteed in writing).

My home is situated in Edgewood, New Mexico. I live on 2.5 fenced acres in a mountain meadow, my dogs are mostly outside dogs which keeps the coats much longer and healthier dogs in general. My dogs are well socialized and introduced to livestock, children and other animals. Puppies are born in the house where I can keep a close eye on them for the first two to three weeks of their lives. At which time they are then placed into the barn where they are protected from the elements. They are allowed to run the yard when supervised and weather permitting.

Thank you for allowing me to share my kennel with you… please feel free to e-me with any questions you may have regarding any up coming litters or adult dogs I may have for sale, or just questions in general.