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I too like the idea of having a few to chose from. My best suggestion would be to find someone with dogs you like, and see them work. There are some very nice Border Collies out your way. The biggest thing is, see the dog work. So many times dogs who are perfect for their owners, are not...

I have Border Collies and Kelpies. There is a wide range in ability/talent in both breeds. What I would do is find a male that you *really* like- one that has the grit you need, but is not going to slash and dash and make a mess for you. That is, one with brains too. Where are you located...

What is wrong with people???

Do you want a dog to live with the cattle, or accompany you when you are out doing your rounds? The German Shepherds NEED company, they are not a livestock guardian dog, although they will protect your property- they will not be happy without you with them. If you want a dog to be in the yards...

Just wanted to echo the "see the parents work" response. It is so important to see the parents work, and possibly other pups from the same cross (older). The best pedigree doesn't mean a lot when your dog is staring down the flaring nostrils coming at high speed to plow them over. These days...

Hee hee. Every week I make a nice sirloin steak- turns out extremely good, and there is always extra for the dogs. But, for this little gal, just working sheep MORE is her reward. So, we went back out the next day, and she got to do some nice forcing/pushing/holding which is exactly what she...

About braggin'- weeell, I can say that my dog sure ain't perfect- not at all. But, it's sorta like a kid in school. They usually come home with okay grades, but then, when they bring home an A+, well, that's reason for celebration! Didn't know about the win at Red Bluff, but, then again...

Haven't been able to do much work with the dogs lately. Too much snow, too much ice, and toes prone to frostbite, well- I know I am preachin' the choir here.. Anyway, I got together with some pals over the weekend. I was working some sheep (truth be told, training my dog), in one field and...

The best thing is a vet school- an interesting case like this may garner a reduction in fees. This dog may have had a spinal injury causing him nerve pain down his leg (I know all about this). If the nerve root injury is bad enough, it will cause sensory and motor disturbances. It was...

Here's a story I wrote a couple of years ago- I picked it up and dusted it off, I hope you like it How a Kelpie saved our Christmas Many years ago, I’d say about 1970, my family had a big farm. On that farm we raised all sorts of animals- cows, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, you name it, at...