Cow Catching!

[the_jersey_lilly_2000]

Those aren't my dogs, they belong to the two fellas that help us work cows. They day work, and haul dogs and horses daily all over this part of Texas. I have border collies and heelers outside, and wiener dogs inside

[Howdyjabo]

Cowcatcher-- you are in my backyard (HarpersXRds)
We use Border Collies on our pre-conditioning opperation.

[cowcatcher]

That's great to hear. I really like working border collie if he has the guts to work cattle. So many won't stay with it after getting kicked real good or run over. I've kept back 2 pups that are going to the head of the goats at 10 weeks old but now I'll just have to wait awhile till there big enough to start on calves. Do you use any horses in your operation? Paul

[Howdyjabo]

Yeah I have a horse- hes a real pain in the ### But.........
I keep him cause when I get a bad boy that wants to try and run him down
He'll lay em out - Makes me feel real safe.

I got some good dogs-- they handle breaking freshcut bull calves 600-1000lbs day in and day out. We usually have three or four loads on the place so they get worked pretty hard.
Takes a dog with real heart to put up with that kind of abuse especially in the summer when nothing wants to get up and move let alone together in one dirrection .

Invite yourself out--- I love showing off the dogs- they are my pride and joy

[cowcatcher]

Howdyjabo, Check your pm. Paul