Wanted: Border collie

[naturesgift]

My boss just lost his baby of 12 years, We had a terrible week last week. and we had major ice storms and Loud thunder. And she panicked (she was scared of thuinder/loud bangs) and ran under his truck well they were herding the cows in. He is totally lost. He misses her as a friend but now cant seem to get the cows to listen. I promised him I would post online since he has never used a PC let alone the internet b4. He is set in his traditions and wants a border collie from working lines. (to him this is the only dog its the breed he has had for all 47 years of being a dairy farmer) But I told him it might now be wise to get them from a BYB but rather from a qualified breeder or Adopt.

RIP LADY! she was amazing to watch as she herded the cows in. Not at all aggressive. It was like watching a dance.

SO if anyone one knows any Working border collies that need homes please let me know.

 

[chanda]

I hope you can find a border collie soon to accompany your friend...

 

[PAWZ]

It would help if we knew where your friend was located. There is a stockdog website that lists made dogs for sale http://www.stockdog.com Dont know what your friend was looking to pay for a made dog. I know of a few good reputable working dog breeders here on the east coast but dont know if that you benefit you at all

 

[Lizmo]

Where are you located? I could PM or email you the websites of a few good working breeders.

So sorry for his loss.

 

[Bear Luv]

http://www.fieldstonebordercollies.com/main.html

If I was to get a started BC, I would go to them. Even if they are far away, I know of a few other herding breeders on the east coast, if you PM me, I will send you links and or website links.

I believe someone else posted the link, but stockdog is a good place to go to look for breeders. If he wants results now, he might want to get a dog already started on cattle.

Diane

 

[Lizmo]

Yeah, David and Christine Henry ROCK

 

[naturesgift]

ty for the quick replys. He lives In Mo. The nearest "big" city is Springfeild.
I am not sure as to what he is looking for in the range of price.

 

[naturesgift]

this was Lady she would always meet me in the field Halfway when I walked to work .

 

[Lizmo]

Oh, she is gorgeous

Most working border collie pups will cost around $500

 

[naturesgift]

Oh, she is gorgeous

Most working border collie pups will cost around $500

yeah i figured around that much He/she will be worth every penny

 

[PAWZ]

Here is a list of stockdog breeders in the Mo area off the stockdog list. I know nothing of these breeders, their rep or quality/price of dog but it is a place to start. Also Fieldstone has an EXCELLENT reputation as breeder, trainer and handler of some very nice dogs. If I were in the market for a sale pup vs. rescue I'd be there in a heartbeat. Also another place to look is the USBCHA website
STOCKDOG:
Missouri
Christopher Stockdogs

Away 2 Me Border Collies
Bernie, MO 63822

Away2Me Farm
city: Puxico MO 63960

McKinsey Stock Dogs
city: Gallatin, MO 64640

Mobray's Border Collies
ity: Salem, Mo 65560

G & H Stockdogs
city: Fredericktown, MO 63645

 

[Herschel]

I think you should contact the MidWest Border Collie Rescue.
http://www.mwbcr.org

They evaluate all of their dogs and can determine if they have any working ability.

 

[RD]

Most puppies from good, working parents WILL work stock, but it's a gamble on how with such a young pup. Is he willing to raise and work with a puppy or would he prefer an older dog with some training?

Rescue is a good option, I'm sure he could find a dog that'd work cattle from a rescue, but it's a matter of a rescue being willing to place a dog with him. I've found that it's harder to get approved for a rescue dog vs. a breeder dog, because breeders tend to make exceptions where rescues won't budge (simply for time purposes - they don't have the time to get to know you that well if you don't pass their initial criteria - it doesn't make one unfit to own a Border Collie, mind you.)

Good luck! I too think Fieldstone produces top notch dogs, bred only to the working standard.

 

[naturesgift]

thank you guys! I will pass this on to him!
And when he gets his new baby I will post pics

 

[Elizabetty]

Border collie

Why not go to a Border Collie Rescue? there are so many beautiful border collies given up to rescues. Just google border collie rescues in the state where you live.