Wow, what a day for herding! 55 degrees and overcast all day and 24 dogs!!!! Mostly beardies, but also some aussies, borders, an OES and a couple mixes. All...
It was such a blast and I could not have done it with Noli Caswell's help and organization!!! 24 dogs was a lot especially with most of them doing 2 runs! ...
Oops. I meant to say I couldn't have done it "without" Noli's help. ... From: Sandy Dubin To: herdingbeardies@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008...
yoo hoo! Sandy, congrats on putting together such a successful herding test. Good for you. Sharon ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
There have been several requests about practice times before the upcoming NCBCF Regional in April. The following in information on practice times available. ...
Wondering if anyone has ever tried putting real (just off the sheep) wool in the whelping box to get puppies smelling it before their eyes are even open........
Intriguing question..out of Coppinger...comes this..(there is a downloadable version of the book now..free.). So if you go to and scroll to page 113... Dogs: A...
Yes it is Coppinger's book I was talking about ... just couldn't remember the name ..... very interesting book. I have a 'hard copy'. Deb [Non-text portions...
Jo; Thanks. All these years I have only once had two litters in a single year - usually two years or more between litters - so this has me a bit nuts! But...
Congratulations Debbie. I am sure your lines do not need help remembering why they are here! I am sure these pups will know from birth to gather sheep. ... ...
Deb, Tell me about lack of sleep and puppies! I had two litters born in December, thirteen puppies in all. It wasn't too bad at first, and Deb's right, you...
Come Celebrate our 30th Anniversary! 2008 NCBCF REGIONAL SPECIALTY April 16, 17, 18, 2008 NOTE NEW LOCATION on Thursday and Friday: Solano Co. Fairgrounds,...
My apologies, I meant this to go to Deb, not the list. And yes, we are both slightly nuts. Michele [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Carol, welcome!! Carol is working one beardie in PT and just starting another in HT. It's always a pleasure to watch Carol work. Sharon ... [Non-text portions...
The health and happiness of our dogs is of upmost importance to dog owners. But how can you help your dog to be healthy? One of the easiest ways is to avoid...
Come Celebrate Our 30th Anniversary!! 2008 NCBCF REGIONAL SPECIALTY April 16, 17, 18, 2008 ***ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2008*** NOTE NEW LOCATION on...
I have had two experiences with Kiwi this past year that taught me a whole lot more than they taught her. She is the one who already knew, it was me that...
WOWOWOW! Thanks so much for sharing... What a wonderful dog Kiwi is and a wise partner you are. **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on...
... wrote: . ... I'm doing a work around to stay on this list.... I took myself off this early am, and just resigned up... so this is also kinda a test to see...
IF you get this as a double post my apologies. I sent out a "like" post on March 9th...and it never showed up....delete is a good key to use if not interested...
... with ... overweight ... to ... Gosh no, in learning this one sheep, he isn't suitable for beginners as he runs into the fence without much provocation. He...
Tish, lovely description of Kiwi's work! I could picture everything in my mind's eye reading your post. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sharon ... ...
