Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, All Herding breeds, Tell Me About Yours

[chickens really]

I think your heart is set on a Border Collie no matter what anyone says..
Good or bad reviews...

 

[Shadrach]

I know they were developed along the border of Wales and England I believe hence the name of them.

To get one directly bred in that area would be incredible. Generally dogs bred in the country of origin tend to stay truer to the original type.

Did you work yours?

No, they worked me.
I didn't work them properly. I lived in Bristol (UK) at the time. I did train Gimli as one would a sheep dog but they are not town dogs, or inside dogs come to that. I know people keep them as pets but imo it's cruel. They are working dogs.

 

[Shadrach]

Nice. I'm sure there was some unhappy golfers.

You must be a fan of Tolkien. I like the name Gimli.

I read it to my girls years ago.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I think your heart is set on a Border Collie no matter what anyone says..
Good or bad reviews...

It does seem that way. It just feels right at this point in my life. I have never had a bad dog. Some drive me more nutty than others, but those also are the most interactive.

Now that I have 2 new knees, and everything else is settling down in my life it's time for some chaos, and strolls through the fields to exercise an active dog. My husband is excited about getting another one two, so that's always a bonus.

 

[21hens-incharge]

New hobby.....maybe....

 

[pennyJo1960]

Okay following dogs and me go back 40 years currently have 2 have to get the
one of Mareema updated she is almost 3, Mosse is the Lab he is 7 now heart of gold for us never socialized as pup they have 1/2 acre to run chickens and him he would bring each one soft mouth but really freaks the birds out

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I read it to my girls years ago.

I found the books hard to follow when I was younger. Now after watching the movies repeatedly it all makes sense to me. I love them now.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

No, they worked me.
I didn't work them properly. I lived in Bristol (UK) at the time. I did train Gimli as one would a sheep dog but they are not town dogs, or inside dogs come to that. I know people keep them as pets but imo it's cruel. They are working dogs.

They do need a job. Good thing I got some goats, and poultry to herd.

 

[chickens really]

It does seem that way. It just feels right at this point in my life. I have never had a bad dog. Some drive me more nutty than others, but those also are the most interactive.

Now that I have 2 new knees, and everything else is settling down in my life it's time for some chaos, and strolls through the fields to exercise an active dog. My husband is excited about getting another one two, so that's always a bonus.

Well just remember you can't shut them off when tired. Wilson is 10 and still a going concern. He isn't a sedate dog that plays when you want too. He is hyper from 4:00am till bedtime..

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Okay following dogs and me go back 40 years currently have 2 have to get the
one of Mareema updated she is almost 3, Mosse is the Lab he is 7 now heart of gold for us never socialized as pup they have 1/2 acre to run chickens and him he would bring each one soft mouth but really freaks the birds out

They are so sweet looking. Do you work the Marema?