To all on the list: I made mention of the fact that I was the author of the Herding Instinct Test form that the Border Collie Society of America uses. I...
Jim, what a nice, concise form. I think it touches on the important aspects of a dog's introduction to stock. And, I like the bottom where it clearly shows...
... I too have taken a peek at it....clear neat and to the point. I also look at the AHBA format and am comfortable with it.... The AKC set up to me is simply...
Jim! I love the form. I really like that it allows for how the dog develops over a bit of time. In my mind this is an excellent format for an instinct test....
I, too, liked your form, Jim. As someone who helps to put on instinct tests, I think the less confusing, the better. If there's something the tester wants to...
Thanks to all of you who took the time to look at the BCSA instinct test, and thanks even more for the kind words. And as far as I'm concerned, there should...
... And Barbara bless her heart was a heroine for many of us on Friday morning when things were really messy.... she arrived on deck with her bright cheerful...
FINALLY got my hands on a copy of Top Trainers Talk About Starting a Sheepdog... <..http://www.outrunpress.com/index.html> Had it for a whole afternoon.......
This past weekend I took Kiwi away from the sheep, worked to get her all clean, buffed and spiffed with Barbara Stone, even with an arm in a sling, before...
Way to go Tish. Just more proof that a good Beardie makes a wonderful multi-tasker. Congratulations to you and Kiwi. Hugs, Terry (and Beardie pals Darby &...
Oh, Tish, that is just fabulous! It's so nice to see performance titled dogs do so well in the breed ring. Congratulations! Sharon ... [Non-text portions of...
Big congrats to Tish and Kiwi what an awsome win with a group 4 from the classes that is impressive. I also have a brag for my brown girl Zoe. She went down...
Congrats to Tish & Kiwi!! How very fun! Love to see the breed proving it can do the work it was bred to do AND be correct for the show ring. Deb... off to...
In a message dated 4/7/2008 4:54:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, runningmtnranch@... writes: The group judge loved Kiwi's coat and movement. When told...
Congratulations, Kiwi and Tish! Kiwi should be finished in no time now that she has both her majors, plus one! Kathy No virus found in this outgoing message. ...
I knew you couldn't get two majors under the same judge, but I didn't know you could get the points, anyway, even if they only counted as three singles....
Sorry, I meant the judging question post to go to Showbeardies. Kathy No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus...
Tonight's episode, we hear, might have two challenges. And they probably introduce the groomers. As most reality tv, I think their personalities will be...
Kiwi, Roux and I climbed on the roof of the house today hoping we could see what was going on in Dixon, CA at the NCBCF Regional Specialty herding trial. We...
In a message dated 4/16/2008 9:24:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, runningmtnranch@... writes: Barbara Claxton and Allie had a great trial, finishing her...
EXCELLENT!!! CONGRATS!!!! Can you post the complete trial results? I'm sooooo sad missing that trial - I just love Debbie's and her sheep and ducks! (I'll...
... that trial - I just love Debbie's and her sheep and ducks! (I'll go kiss puppies again and remember why I'm staying home this year.) ... I'm with Deb, I...
Hi Everyone, It sure was a Fun day at Deb's place yesterday and a great trial. Thankyou to everyone who made it so. I am not too savy on the Herding language...
Sounds like a fabulous trial...Congratulations to all the winnerss and qualifiers...Well Done. Wish we were there. I know what fun trials and shows NCBCF's...
In a message dated 4/16/2008 11:20:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, runningmtnranch@... writes: AND a big congrats Barbara, it is such a treat to watch...
In a message dated 4/17/2008 8:54:59 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, cctheplaymaker@... writes: My DR table is filled with ribbons, beautiful Beardie glass...
