Cattle Dogs (Queensland) Changing?

[punk-a-doodle]

I don't think the miscolors will be accepted, or that anyone is pushing for them to be accepted...including people who like the color and continue to breed it in. On what breeder to pick, or source to use (ie. shelter) I agree that that is a personal choice, and that people will always differ on what they feel is a good basis to go by.

 

[orumpoultry]

I am a firm believer that the woman I got Trixie from was breeding to fine standards. All of her dogs were not only registered, but she actively showed them and worked them daily on her ranch. I rescued Trixie from a woman the breeder sold a puppy to. Found the woman beating Trixie in a wal-mart parking lot when Trixie was just a few months old. Since the day I stashed her in my front seat and she peed all over my suburban, I have been in love.

Trixie also has no health problems... that weren't brought on by traumatic events. Her knees would still be good ( this is per my vet ) if she hadn't have shattered them at such a young age... Long story short, she fell. Hard. Trying to get to me down a ravine.

As far as her weight problems? Trixie was spayed in a hurry. At three, she had a prolapsed uterous. Straight to the vet she went. As she healed, her weight tripled. The hormones never adjusted right and caused some sort of thyroid issues.

She has been the best and worst of dogs. Saved my life so many times I couldn't count. We didn't actually bond until she was about a year or so. At least, I didn't bond with her until then.

I had wanted an ACD for a few years. Finally got one, even if I had to steal her from an abusive owner. Hated Trixie from the start... My own fault. Every time someone raised their voice she peed all over herself. She would attack you if you tried to pull her from her kennel, she had to come out willingly. Months went by and I eventually gave up on her. This was until my childhood dog ( a German Shepherd named Chance ) passed. Within that week, I lost ALL seven of my hunting dogs in freak accidents while out hunting. Just like that, I was stuck with liking her. So I started dragging her with me when I would go running. She went horseback riding with me. Made cross country trips with me in my truck, stole my food out of my goody bags on road trips. And over all our ups and downs, we began to bond. I finally gave Trixie a job. She would help me herd the goats and the sheep. One day, I woke up and found Trixie in my bed instead of in her kennel. For the past six years, she has been either at my feet or within eye sight of me at all times. No one, and nothing, can come between us now. We are very strongly bonded. I am hers, she is not mine.

When I was 17, Trixie saved my life for the first time. She went and got help after my crazy horse threw me down a cliff. But this wouldn't be the last. When I was 18, Trixie licked my face until I regained consciousness after another a nasty horse riding accident. She stayed with me and kept me warm until help arrived, but then wouldn't let my help get near me... lol. The last time Trixie saved me was just two years ago by being my mental support while my whole world came crashing down and was ripped out from under me. I go very few places without her.. Wouldn't be here without her.

Once again here lies the problem, I have no objection either although I do not wan these off colors accept. The breeders who have these dogs do NOT DNA test for PRA, BAER test for full bilateral hearing or OFA for hip and Elbow displasya. That is my huge beef . RESPONSIBLE breeders do these expensive tests as well as promote good temperament! Does anyone really want to buy a dog that is deaf, or could go blind or develop displasya. That is what I am worried about. I guess it is a personal choice, get a dog who can see and hear and live a 12-15 year lifespan or go for the crapshoot. I have seen way too many farm heelers who are blind and deaf for my liking.
And believe me when you go out to a show there is no narrow look, as I said Emmie is a longer lighter boned ***** but judges like her because she can move,
I support ANY breeder who really cares about the breed , enought to do a 165.00 DNA test and an 85.00 hearing test per puppy.

 

[seviesnape]

I am a firm believer that the woman I got Trixie from was breeding to fine standards. All of her dogs were not only registered, but she actively showed them and worked them daily on her ranch. I rescued Trixie from a woman the breeder sold a puppy to. Found the woman beating Trixie in a wal-mart parking lot when Trixie was just a few months old. Since the day I stashed her in my front seat and she peed all over my suburban, I have been in love.

Trixie also has no health problems... that weren't brought on by traumatic events. Her knees would still be good ( this is per my vet ) if she hadn't have shattered them at such a young age... Long story short, she fell. Hard. Trying to get to me down a ravine.

As far as her weight problems? Trixie was spayed in a hurry. At three, she had a prolapsed uterous. Straight to the vet she went. As she healed, her weight tripled. The hormones never adjusted right and caused some sort of thyroid issues.

She has been the best and worst of dogs. Saved my life so many times I couldn't count. We didn't actually bond until she was about a year or so. At least, I didn't bond with her until then.

I had wanted an ACD for a few years. Finally got one, even if I had to steal her from an abusive owner. Hated Trixie from the start... My own fault. Every time someone raised their voice she peed all over herself. She would attack you if you tried to pull her from her kennel, she had to come out willingly. Months went by and I eventually gave up on her. This was until my childhood dog ( a German Shepherd named Chance ) passed. Within that week, I lost ALL seven of my hunting dogs in freak accidents while out hunting. Just like that, I was stuck with liking her. So I started dragging her with me when I would go running. She went horseback riding with me. Made cross country trips with me in my truck, stole my food out of my goody bags on road trips. And over all our ups and downs, we began to bond. I finally gave Trixie a job. She would help me herd the goats and the sheep. One day, I woke up and found Trixie in my bed instead of in her kennel. For the past six years, she has been either at my feet or within eye sight of me at all times. No one, and nothing, can come between us now. We are very strongly bonded. I am hers, she is not mine.

When I was 17, Trixie saved my life for the first time. She went and got help after my crazy horse threw me down a cliff. But this wouldn't be the last. When I was 18, Trixie licked my face until I regained consciousness after another a nasty horse riding accident. She stayed with me and kept me warm until help arrived, but then wouldn't let my help get near me... lol. The last time Trixie saved me was just two years ago by being my mental support while my whole world came crashing down and was ripped out from under me. I go very few places without her.. Wouldn't be here without her.

I am so happy to hear that you rescued Trixie and she finally accepted you and you her . So sad she had such a rough start after coming from a good breeder but she is very lucky to have you! Ii can't even imagine beating a dog with such a stong personality to the point it wet itself, someone should have done the same to that person.
My dogs go everywhere I can take them. I usually take 2 or 3 to work with me every day , they are well know at Home Depot , Petsmart and many of the local eateries around here. They are my best friends and protectors and seem to just know who to like and who not to trust. Overall just an amazing breed!
I love hearing of dogs that have been rescued, I have fostered several myself. One poor red girl who was large and not so pretty named Tiny. She lived with me almost a year before finding her forever home. She was sweet but quite dog aggressive so I paid to take her through 3 obedience classes and work with her issues. The couple who adopted her had a dog aggressive ACD for 14 years and were just delighted that she was obedience trained. 5 years later I still am in contact with them!

 

[FlaRocky]

Hello All,

It seems when an ACD picks you, and that becomes the breed of choice. Then and only then my cup is full. Hubby thought after a lot of research that it was an ACD he wanted. So I started looking and ended up getting our first girl. NO she is not to standard and has tons of problems. The backyard so called breeder lied about the litter on everything. But while I was their, I spotted a very small blue b#@ch with a nasty cut on her face @ 6 weeks. Asked about her and was told (she was to be put down because of the cut to her face no one would buy her.) So I gave them $125. and took the young pup home (Sheila) is still with us. And yes have spent a ton of money on her. She has allergies to grain and a ton of other stuff to say the least. If she gets a cut or scrape her body attacks itself. So she is almost hairless on her hind quarters with scar tissue everywhere. She cannot be spade, would not survive antheisia. But I took on her and ALL her problems when I got her.

OK, so I am a sucker for a cattle dog. Did it again a few weeks ago. Got a red male, his mom was killed in front of a boarding barn. Owner just let her loose to run and play. Duh..... He was loose running with her. Offered the girl what cash I had on me and she took it. He is getting nutered in a few weeks. Pet quality but is learning about life with chicken, horses and cats. He was one I had seen listed on Craig's List. Just put 2+2 together. Yes I am a sucker for the underdog.


But the next one I get will be DNA, HEARING, and HIPS + ELBOWS tested. It will be registerd and parent will have been herding instinct tested. I would love to get back into showing dogs and would like to go for a dual or tri Championships (confirmation, herding, obedience and maybe a tracking title as well. When I had other breeds many years ago I would dual title them. Even a Bloodhound I had was a tri title dog.( breed confirmation, tracking and OMG a obedience title.) Now that was hard....

ALL of my horse are DNA and blood typed, also checked for the different color genes. Do not want to double up on the silver dapple(Z) gene. BTW, I have Rocky Mountain Horses, and No they are NOT ALL Chocolate.


Maye

 

[IamSamSam]

Cattle Dogs (AC D's) are definitely the dog for my family. I think I have posted before that I'm in Australia and have 2 young boys (4 & 7) Sam my dog - is from a farm breeder out at Mudgee. Both Parents were working dogs, Sadly I think Sam has eye issues. I'm told its not PRCD or PRD . That was ruled out by tests. You can see in the last pic he has more 'white' showing - We think a simple operation could fix it but he is allergic to bees and anesthetic's.

Sam is not registered as pure BUT I said not to as he was only to be a pet and I wouldn't be breeding or showing him. He was the shyest - the puppies were all out mobbing us for pats and

Sam went back in to the kennel having no bar of us. He was the smartest though. At 8 weeks, He refused to do his business anywhere but on the grass. He was able to sit, drop, heal and stay by

10 weeks. He has not once injured an other animal or my Kids, and In fact protects them from everything even visiting family and friends. Its hilarious to watch him herd the kids away from them

and position himself between them. I would never own another breed. I will breed AC D's once my boys are older (but not from Sam)





I'm making dinner and flicking Sam the scraps of fat of the meat. He lays like this till I send him some but wont move till I say
Dinner Time !

 

[kimmie6067]

Cattle Dogs (AC D's) are definitely the dog for my family. I think I have posted before that I'm in Australia and have 2 young boys (4 & 7) Sam my dog - is from a farm breeder out at Mudgee. Both Parents were working dogs, Sadly I think Sam has eye issues. I'm told its not PRCD or PRD . That was ruled out by tests. You can see in the last pic he has more 'white' showing - We think a simple operation could fix it but he is allergic to bees and anesthetic's.

Sam is not registered as pure BUT I said not to as he was only to be a pet and I wouldn't be breeding or showing him. He was the shyest - the puppies were all out mobbing us for pats and

Sam went back in to the kennel having no bar of us. He was the smartest though. At 8 weeks, He refused to do his business anywhere but on the grass. He was able to sit, drop, heal and stay by

10 weeks. He has not once injured an other animal or my Kids, and In fact protects them from everything even visiting family and friends. Its hilarious to watch him herd the kids away from them

and position himself between them. I would never own another breed. I will breed AC D's once my boys are older (but not from Sam)





I'm making dinner and flicking Sam the scraps of fat of the meat. He lays like this till I send him some but wont move till I say
Dinner Time !

Amazing dogs "if it's not a Australian Cattle Dog it's only a dog", lol

 

[queenchick16]

Amazing dogs "if it's not a Australian Cattle Dog it's only a dog", lol

You've got that right....

 

[seviesnape]

Here are some pics of my Girl Emmie, in the first one she is VERY pregnant, about 36 hours from whelping . Them some of her and her new puppies and individual puppies. As you can see she does not have an extreme head or huge bone, she still got her championship with 4 majors and has easily attained 16 Grand Championship points , she will go out and finish that after getting back in condition as well as some obedience titles. I am just so proud of her, she is my first home bred Champion and just a sweet girl to live with , she loves her kitties!

 

[IamSamSam]

wow Congrats on the litter ! do i see 4 blues 1 red ?? adorable ! id love to see more pics as they grow !

SamSam

 

[punk-a-doodle]

Cuteness!