wink hound 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 was wandering how many people on here have this as an intrested. i have alwasy grown up around working collies and have had them in the past. would love to get back into it. have been looking for the right dog for nearly two and half years now, but never quite got there. would like to get in contact with some real grafters in the game. would just be nice to know if theres any fellow enthusiasts. pm if prefered. cheers wink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whin 463 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 theres one on the farm i live now he kills rats rabbits and tall strong very quite laid back with people one of the best collies ive saw as an all round dog , if i were to breed collies or collie crosses, not the line bred ones i keep, i wouldnt think twice top dog , saw one of his pups pure collie, nice dog , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurcherbitch Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 was wandering how many people on here have this as an intrested. i have alwasy grown up around working collies and have had them in the past. would love to get back into it. have been looking for the right dog for nearly two and half years now, but never quite got there. would like to get in contact with some real grafters in the game. would just be nice to know if theres any fellow enthusiasts. pm if prefered. cheers wink Good thread. I love working collies.Got a a guy down the road who has a beardie.......bless ...the poor sod aint never let iff lead am sure he would let the dog go into right hands Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Saw a for real working Beardie not so long ago in Wales: stunning dog: if his owner reads this thread he might tell a bit about the dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nitevision Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 the beardie in this pic is my other halfs,from working stuff not show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurcherbitch Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 So as a really heavy hint...if anyone knows of a good home for a beardie bitch,,,,she has been neuterd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wink hound 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 now that is my kind of dog cheif, and what a dog. i just love the look of real working collies, superb i will be pm'ing you very soon. cheers wink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottishlass 57 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 My other half is a shepherd we have 3 border collies and a collie/beardie are you looking for a fully trained border collie or something to bring on wink hound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wink hound 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 either or scottishlass. i would never rush into any dog, just know when you find the right one/type. i love the tri colours like the above picture and have my heart set on one similar. i have been to many sheepdog sales in my search and have been very keen on a few already working /starting but have yet to see the right one. i have even vistied rescue places to see if there has been the right dog i could give an oppertuntiy too, but to no avail. if it were a pup it would have to be from good working lines , this would really be my prefered option. cheers wink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouse 282 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 had a scottish border collie when i was a kid.[long time ago].he was the most intelligent dog i ever had.love the breed ,always by your side and listen to every word you say. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottishlass 57 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 This is our main worker at the minute border collie/beardie http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/fastterrier/jake.jpg Here is another of our collection http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/fas...er/f25c3ade.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wink hound 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 love the beardie cross scottishlass, again, just my sort. beardie cross were the type my dad ran alot of when i was growing up, they were half crosses, and alot differnt lokking to that, alot rougher coated and heavier, pure workers, we had loads,(also had about 4500 sheep!!) great memories, at one point i remebr we had 7 that all used to sleep in the same stable, without even the faintest of quarrels. they just knew there job and thats all that mattered. so intelegent and could read people better then any dogs i have ever known, and ever willing to please. i have real admaration for a true sheep dog, surely the ultimate thinking dog, with skill to match. one day i will have my own again, just hope its half the dog those look. wink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lampinglurcher 36 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 one thing worth considering, winkhound is whether or not you will have adequate work for a dog needing so much mental/physical stimulation. i grew up on a farm and all the collies worked every day, all day from a young age. when they couldnt be worked due to illness etc they would practically go crazy. fantastic dogs but need loads of exercise. had a kelpie aswell - amazing animal, hard a f**k, tough as you could hope for and stacks of guts. mate of mine is about to mate his collie bitch to a fine working stud, should throw decent pups. pm me if you're interested.[ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wink hound 0 Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 dogs are not decisions i take lightly mate(as i say ive been looking for the right collie for 2 and half years), i get paid to work dogs and have lots of oppertunties to work all sorts of dogs, i understand your concern mate but its covered wink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouse 282 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 one thing worth considering, winkhound is whether or not you will have adequate work for a dog needing so much mental/physical stimulation. i grew up on a farm and all the collies worked every day, all day from a young age. when they couldnt be worked due to illness etc they would practically go crazy. fantastic dogs but need loads of exercise. had a kelpie aswell - amazing animal, hard a f**k, tough as you could hope for and stacks of guts. mate of mine is about to mate his collie bitch to a fine working stud, should throw decent pups. pm me if you're interested.[ it would be in the right hands mate,no worries there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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