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Luisa, Get Help!
Posted on May 10, 2013 | 17 CommentsWorking Border Collie snobs like to reiterate that sheep work is serious business, but the truth is that the business of sheep is in serious condition with an unfavorable prognosis.... -
Conformation at Westminster
Posted on March 12, 2013 | 13 CommentsThey call it conformation for a reason. * * * If this post made you think and you'd like to read more like it, consider a donation to my 4... -
Regional Appeal of the AKC and UKC
Posted on March 9, 2013 | 13 CommentsDespite an accurate and detailed census being at the core of most government functions, we only get one of those every decade and they are only a smidgen more modern... -
Border Collies Bred Like Alaskan Sled Dogs?
Posted on March 6, 2013 | 15 CommentsAlaskan sled dogs (often called huskies) are unique in that they are an ad hoc breed–some say type–bred to pull sleds over snow, sans registry, that still exist entirely outside... -
No Repeat for Qualzucht Collie
Posted on February 11, 2013 | 9 CommentsAfter reigning over 2011 as the top Rough Collie in the USA, GCH CH Wyndlair Cherokee Vindication was awarded Best of Breed at last year’s Westminster Dog Show, which I documented... -
The Peke Doesn’t Stand a Chance
Posted on February 10, 2013 | 17 CommentsUnlike last year’s Westminster Best in Show Peke, GCH PalaceGarden Malachy, this year’s top winning footstool doesn’t stand a chance at taking home the big prize. Malachy was the #2... -
Meet Bear the Border Collie Puppy
Posted on December 13, 2012 | 3 CommentsThis is Bear, he just turned 12 weeks old, and he’s now ready for the perfect home to spoil him. Update: Found the perfect home for Bear on some acreage... -
KC Bans Merle to Merle Mating
Posted on May 21, 2012 | 33 CommentsThe Kennel Club has announced today that 2012 will be the last year the club will register the offspring from two merle parents. Bravo, Kennel Club, bravo! If you’re curious... -
AKC Gazette: Merle Dilemma
Posted on March 5, 2012 | 53 CommentsThis month’s AKC Gazette has a feature on Merle to Merle breeding in Collies written by Marianne Sullivan. Considering the source and the venue, I see this as a positive... -
Westminster’s Double Merle Sheltie BOB
Posted on February 25, 2012 | 67 CommentsHistory repeats itself and Wyndlair Avalanche isn’t the only intentionally bred double merle sire to have his progeny rewarded with Best of Breed at America’s biggest dog show. He’s merely...










