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

[ShrekDawg]

So I mentioned earlier in the thread that I was looking for another Border Collie. I decided to buy an adult dog instead of a puppy for a few reasons: 1. I am learning to run a sheepdog at a trial and I was told by several smart people that one of the best ways to learn was to get a dog who was trained by a knowledgeable person so at least one of you know what you are doing 2. I recently have babysat a friends puppy several times and was reminded how much work a puppy is, and decided that an adult dog is easier and 3. I wanted a dog with a good temperament, good working instinct and a healthy body and sometimes puppies are a bit of a crap shoot. By getting an adult dog I know the adult temperment, herding ability and its health and structure (ie hips and elbows).

So, last week we welcomed Jolene into our home and we are thrilled with her. Shes learning to be a house dog very quickly, shes very sweet and agreeable and is respectful to my boys (who have low tolerance for obnoxious pushy dogs) and shes got some mad sheep herding skills. She's an imported dog from Ireland who was trained by an expert trainer. Shes tiny! 27 lbs, but shes all business on stock.
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Shes settled in amazingly in the week shes been here, already learning the routines. To keep it chicken related, she really loves to put the birds away every night.

Awww what a cutie!! Glad you found a good dog and that it’s working out so well!!

 

[21hens-incharge]

So I mentioned earlier in the thread that I was looking for another Border Collie. I decided to buy an adult dog instead of a puppy for a few reasons: 1. I am learning to run a sheepdog at a trial and I was told by several smart people that one of the best ways to learn was to get a dog who was trained by a knowledgeable person so at least one of you know what you are doing 2. I recently have babysat a friends puppy several times and was reminded how much work a puppy is, and decided that an adult dog is easier and 3. I wanted a dog with a good temperament, good working instinct and a healthy body and sometimes puppies are a bit of a crap shoot. By getting an adult dog I know the adult temperment, herding ability and its health and structure (ie hips and elbows).

So, last week we welcomed Jolene into our home and we are thrilled with her. Shes learning to be a house dog very quickly, shes very sweet and agreeable and is respectful to my boys (who have low tolerance for obnoxious pushy dogs) and shes got some mad sheep herding skills. She's an imported dog from Ireland who was trained by an expert trainer. Shes tiny! 27 lbs, but shes all business on stock.
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Shes settled in amazingly in the week shes been here, already learning the routines. To keep it chicken related, she really loves to put the birds away every night.

She looks intense! I love that focus you can see in her eyes. Super happy for you that she is fitting in very well.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Pretty puppy dog. I intend to go to our shelter next few days
see what is there...... Choosing not breed Snow our mareema sheepdog as not as many puppy
homes craigs list is full of them just now here

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Congratulations, she's a good looking dog. A slightly older dog can be easier, especially when they are smart.

 

[Rushdoggie]

Congratulations, she's a good looking dog. A slightly older dog can be easier, especially when they are smart.

OMGosh, so much easier. My husband and I keep looking at each other and saying "so much easier than a puppy..."

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

I am late to this thread but this is my redheeeler put bull mix.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I am late to this thread but this is my redheeeler put bull mix.

Sure can see both in that face, love the face and never too late to thread

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

She has the sweetness of the pit and the hard headedness of the cattle dog. She loves the ducks and the cats and worries about both their safeties. First dog in the first cage at the shelter. We won the dog lottery.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I handled some of the sweetest pits I love the breed

 

[ShrekDawg]

She has the sweetness of the pit and the hard headedness of the cattle dog. She loves the ducks and the cats and worries about both their safeties. First dog in the first cage at the shelter. We won the dog lottery.