As I get more involved in the ACD breed, I'm of course beginning to learn a lot more about what certain breeders are producing as well as structure and what I'd like to see in my next cattle dog (years and YEARS down the line).
There is a working breeder I've really liked for a long time. I've talked to her for several years on and off and her dogs do a great job doing real work on a ranch. The gal is also EXTREMELY nice. However, her dogs aren't super "pretty" per say. But, they live in the house and as far as I know get along well with others, ect.
There is a conformation/herding trialing breeder I've been learning more about that I have been considering lately as well. I've not spoken to her personally, but she is heavily involved in all things ACD. She produces awesomely put together dogs that actually have angles. OMG unheard of. I've heard that they are insanely drivey and live in a kennel to my knowledge. One male is a somewhat reactive from what I've heard.
I definitely like the structure and look of breeder 2's dogs a lot better, and would probably be able to easily finish a CH if I wanted to hit the breed ring again. But, it sounds like her lines can be difficult to live with in a typical household environment and maybe don't have the best offswitch. Breeder 1 seems to have a bit more even temperament while still having plenty of drive and working/herding potential. Obviously both health test. I'm hoping to be able to meet both lines of dogs, but alas you never know how life may go.
Thoughts on which breeder you would go with and go.
There is a working breeder I've really liked for a long time. I've talked to her for several years on and off and her dogs do a great job doing real work on a ranch. The gal is also EXTREMELY nice. However, her dogs aren't super "pretty" per say. But, they live in the house and as far as I know get along well with others, ect.
There is a conformation/herding trialing breeder I've been learning more about that I have been considering lately as well. I've not spoken to her personally, but she is heavily involved in all things ACD. She produces awesomely put together dogs that actually have angles. OMG unheard of. I've heard that they are insanely drivey and live in a kennel to my knowledge. One male is a somewhat reactive from what I've heard.
I definitely like the structure and look of breeder 2's dogs a lot better, and would probably be able to easily finish a CH if I wanted to hit the breed ring again. But, it sounds like her lines can be difficult to live with in a typical household environment and maybe don't have the best offswitch. Breeder 1 seems to have a bit more even temperament while still having plenty of drive and working/herding potential. Obviously both health test. I'm hoping to be able to meet both lines of dogs, but alas you never know how life may go.
Thoughts on which breeder you would go with and go.