Do you know what your next dog will be? I am having a really hard time deciding between Aussie or Koolie. But at least I have it down to the two now.
Where is it coming from? I want a dog from working lines, which is easy with Koolies... Except they're all in Australia and I don't know how much I really want to import a dog. I think the whole not being able to find a North American bred one may be the deal breaker.
When? 2ish years. I need to be more settled in life, I want current dogs to have more training, and ideally I would be a home(stead) owner.
Plans/goals for it? Herding!
I plan to have a small flock of sheep and a couple cows and I want to dog to help me move them. If I don't yet have my homestead going, we will still be taking herding lessons. Past that rally and agility for sure as those are "my sports" but I'd also like to start disc with next dog from the get-go. Also next dog would be my first puppy in forever. Walsh was the closest to puppy at ~6 months all other dogs were more like 1 year. I am kinda looking forward to starting training from an early age.