Blue Shamrock Tornjak

Katie F.

Breeder of Tornjaks

Meet the breeder

I'm Katie F., the breeder behind Blue Shamrock Tornjak located in Oxford, MI. Blue Shamrock Tornjaks is home to working Tornjak livestock guardian dogs. Our dogs live and work with the livestock daily. Our dogs are livestock-safe with cattle, horses, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, peafowl, geese, turkeys, ducks, chickens, quail, and cats. We have a mobile petting zoo, and the Tornjaks work hard to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe. We pride ourselves on family. The Tornjaks and people work together to form bonds, as Tornjaks and their shepherds did in the old days. The Tornjaks learn to protect their livestock using positive methods. We do not believe in adverse methods such as e-collars. Our dogs raise the young puppies in order to allow the puppies to learn the teaching methods of their ancestors. Our dogs are health-tested for hips, elbows, eyes, heart, and DNA with OFA, PennHIP, Wisdom Panel DNA testing, CERF, and other tests as needed. As Tornjaks are a rare breed in North America, we encourage all purebred Tornjak owners to obtain OFA hips and elbows, Pennhip hips, and WisdomPanel DNA testing to increase the database for comparison. When breeding, we adhere to the breed standard and health testing. As there are very few Tornjaks in North America, we choose our breeding carefully. We consider health and temperament when choosing breeding pairs. We do not breed dogs with OFA moderate or severe hips, in an effort to improve the health of the breed in North America. There are no Tornjaks listed with OFA excellent hips yet, so the choices are limited. Our dogs' results are provided on our websites with links to the testing profiles. We aim to improve the Tornjak breed with each pairing by breeding up while balancing temperament and health-testing. We hope to help the Tornjak breed advance from AKC FSS to AKC Misc to AKC fully recognized. Please contact us to be added to our waitlist. When matching a puppy, we do consider whether the puppy is best suited for pet homes or working homes. Our puppies come AKC and UKC registered. Our dogs thoroughly enjoy their lives - working on the farm, playing with the other Tornjaks, learning new skills, and going to shows. AKC CM UKC BIS MBOB TDx5 URO1 HOP NI NE NC GRCH Pluto Dalmatinski Vrisak (FCI, UKC, AKC registered) UKC TDx1 HOP CH Sara-Unique Herceg-Bos-Tor (FCI, UKC, AKC registered) UKC TDx1 HOP CH Ariela Hrvatska Dika (FCI, UKC, AKC registered).

Q. & A. with Katie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I did not get into breeding until I had these magnificent Tornjak dogs. As a rare breed with not many in North America, I chose to help preserve Tornjaks.

  • What makes your program special?

    My Tornjaks are working dogs. They all interact with the livestock. They are also all show dogs. They are well rounded and enjoy their life.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Katie

Katie has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Katie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.

"Puppies are evaluated to decide if they are best suited for a livestock or pet home."

Price

Puppy prices include a $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee

Katie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Katie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Katie directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.

Breeder's location

Meet in Oxford, MI

4119 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

4151 miles away

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More about Katie

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Katie has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months

    Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Blue Shamrock Tornjak meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Blue Shamrock Tornjak reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Tornjaks.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).