Welcome to TrailsEnd.
My name is Cindy Martishius, and this is my passion.
We began with the Estrela Mountain Dog in 2001. Since our first two imports, we have been addicted. We have learned so much over the years, and to this day, my dogs teach me something almost every day. The biggest joy I get, is watching them interact with each other.
We have learned so many thing things the hard way. But our experiences are worth their weight in gold. We have imported over 2 dozen dogs. We have had to work through behaviour, trust , dominance and health issues. Being a breeder involves much more than bringing a male and female together. These dogs are our family.
No Kennels.
Our dogs do not live in kennels! As with all dominant breeds, not all our dogs get along, (imagine that) so everyone has their own yard on our 5 acre fenced property. We do not believe in dogs running loose. We have learned from experience. Even our 800 acres in Oregon was not enough. These dogs will roam. We daily let everyone out of their yard to run in the woods and play in the pond. All the dogs rotate the different yards and spend time in all areas. We have the house yard, the goat yard, the kid yard, the bean patch and the pond yard. Providing daily stimulation is very important!
Health Testing.
Our dogs are all health tested.
The major health problem with the Estrela Mountain Dog is Hip Dysplasia. All our breeding stock, pass ofa or score low on Penn hip, or they are not bred from.
The major health problem with the Estrela Mountain Dog is Hip Dysplasia. All our breeding stock, pass ofa or score low on Penn hip, or they are not bred from.
Puppy Program.
Our goal is to produce the best puppies possible.
Our goal is to produce the best puppies possible.
This includes temperament and type! We start exposing and socializing our puppies immediately.
From the first day they are handled by members of our family. We begin thunder and fireworks noise desensitization on day 8. The puppies cannot hear just yet, but we want this to be one of their first noises. We slowly increase the volume as they mature.
They don't leave home until after 8 weeks.
All puppies are micro chipped and vaccinated to date.
We have built a puppy yard. This yard is a learn through play yard, featuring, pools, a bell, stairs, ladders, tunnels, teeter totter, hidey holes, even a slide! We believe you cannot expose them too much.
All puppies are started on raw, and quality kibble. We use Ultra, Solid Gold and Dick Van Pattens brands.
Our own dogs are on a three year vaccination plan. We start the puppies according to this plan. We do not over vaccinate our dogs or puppies.
Puppies that have to fly are crate trained.
All puppies are covered under an independent pet warranty company.
All TE owners are given a gift membership to The Estrela Mountain Dog Association of America.
We do all we can to ensure your puppy is ready for life with you and your family.
From the first day they are handled by members of our family. We begin thunder and fireworks noise desensitization on day 8. The puppies cannot hear just yet, but we want this to be one of their first noises. We slowly increase the volume as they mature.
They don't leave home until after 8 weeks.
All puppies are micro chipped and vaccinated to date.
We have built a puppy yard. This yard is a learn through play yard, featuring, pools, a bell, stairs, ladders, tunnels, teeter totter, hidey holes, even a slide! We believe you cannot expose them too much.
All puppies are started on raw, and quality kibble. We use Ultra, Solid Gold and Dick Van Pattens brands.
Our own dogs are on a three year vaccination plan. We start the puppies according to this plan. We do not over vaccinate our dogs or puppies.
Puppies that have to fly are crate trained.
All puppies are covered under an independent pet warranty company.
All TE owners are given a gift membership to The Estrela Mountain Dog Association of America.
We do all we can to ensure your puppy is ready for life with you and your family.
Livestock Guardians:
First and Foremost: this is a guardian breed. We have placed dogs in pet homes, working homes, and show homes. Puppies are placed discriminately.
Some of our activities.
Our dogs have made us very proud.
Our dogs have made us very proud.
We have Champions, Grand Champions, many have passed the Canine Good Citizen test, a few have passed the Therapy Dog International test also. (NOTE: not all Estrela are suitable for TDI work, in fact most are not) Some of our dogs cart too. This makes for great fun at Halloween.
We are very proud of our dogs, and their hard work. Many, many of these achievements are the 'first' in the USA.
I have a handful of dogs that regularly do K9 safety demos at local schools, camps, day care centers, and boys and girls clubs. Two of my children often help (and take over!) these demos. I don't get much talking time now.
We are very proud of our dogs, and their hard work. Many, many of these achievements are the 'first' in the USA.
I have a handful of dogs that regularly do K9 safety demos at local schools, camps, day care centers, and boys and girls clubs. Two of my children often help (and take over!) these demos. I don't get much talking time now.
Ethics.
If we don't have a litter or a puppy for you, we have (and WILL) recommend a few other breeders that meet our standards. There has been many times my next litter is a year + out and the new home is looking for now, we have NO problems recommending another breeder. We have helped people find other breeds, because the Estrela Mountain Dog was NOT right for them. We have helped re-home several Estrela Mountain Dogs, from other breeders, that were needing a home. Our first concern is the breed. Above and beyond everything else.
If we don't have a litter or a puppy for you, we have (and WILL) recommend a few other breeders that meet our standards. There has been many times my next litter is a year + out and the new home is looking for now, we have NO problems recommending another breeder. We have helped people find other breeds, because the Estrela Mountain Dog was NOT right for them. We have helped re-home several Estrela Mountain Dogs, from other breeders, that were needing a home. Our first concern is the breed. Above and beyond everything else.
We have spayed dogs that would be beautiful show dogs because their temperament is not correct for the breed. (ALL our breeding dogs must be good representatives of the breed) We believe temperament is what makes up the dog,and we are not willing to breed dogs that are incorrect for the breed. This also goes along the same lines as if you don't like your this breeds instincts, you have the wrong breed! This breed is NOT for everyone. As with every breed, you have the good, the bad and the ugly.
Learn about the breed.
Do your homework. Make a list of likes and dislikes. Again I will stress, this breed is NOT for everyone. Ask your breeder the pros and cons of the Estrela Mountain Dog before you buy. If they don’t' know. or tell you they are wonderful, 'everyone loves them,' then find a new breeder!!
Do your homework. Make a list of likes and dislikes. Again I will stress, this breed is NOT for everyone. Ask your breeder the pros and cons of the Estrela Mountain Dog before you buy. If they don’t' know. or tell you they are wonderful, 'everyone loves them,' then find a new breeder!!