Tony is a moderately-active farmcollie with a good grasp of how to modify his intensity to suit his livestock. He’s had a lot of opportunity to prove himself, working sheep, goats, hogs, cattle, and fowl on his farm. He herds using mostly upright posture, with grip used in the case of stubborn stock. Baby livestock…
Penuche is a well-rounded farmcollie who strives to please her owner. She has herded goats and chickens, using a dominant stare and air-nipping to get them to move. Penuche prefers to drive, and keeps a respectful distance from her charges as she herds them. She is especially gentle with baby livestock. Her farm is kept…
Yukon is a gentle but strong farm overseer whose guardian instincts are primarily focused on his people and property, though he’ll verbally alert to animals who are breaking the rules and will discipline them if needed. He rarely interacts with baby livestock, moving them gently if needed. He’s protected his family from snakes, aggressive livestock,…
Taffy is a moderately-active dog with nice all-around experience on the farm. She modifies her working style to successfully herd cattle, sheep or pigs, but struggles a bit with stubborn goats. She is protective of her owner’s safety when working stock. While she lives to keep the balance on the farm, she’s got a great…
Sam is a moderate-to-high energy dog who has worked cattle and goats. He varies his intensity to suit the stock he’s working with – he can gently move a goat kid, yet is also effective with stubborn cattle. He works only when needed, is moderately biddable and learns quickly. Sam loves enforcing the rules and…
Ginny is a moderately active dog who suits her style to the animals being moved. She will use what force is necessary – gripping, dominant stare, running up – to move cattle, horses, and sheep. She is fearless with cattle and horses, and can break up a fight between bulls. Stock are intensely aware of…
Boss is a moderately active dog with a variety of herding styles, depending on the stock being driven. He will use a dominant stare if necessary and moves animals by walking up to them or gripping them if necessary. He works the gather, but will drive if needed. He is good with young livestock. Boss…
Snooker is a daughter of Blacksheep Rowdy Yates and Blacksheep Suzy. She is a moderate herder who will vary the intensity of her work to suit the livestock and situation. She uses an upright stance and dominant stare to move stock. She will grip stock when they resist her direction, or threaten her owner or…
Sammy is a stand-up herder who prefers to drive stock rather than gather. She has worked all kinds of livestock – cattle, sheep, goats, and chickens. She does not herd chickens, but rather will catch an individual bird without hurting it, and hold it for the owner. She does not quit on the job. Sammy…
Sassy works “goats – daily because we keep goats for brush clearing; sheep – daily because we run some sheep with the goats; ducks on occasion for training purposes – dog sees no need to work ducks in a confined area. She’s much more present around goats and will use moderate to strong pressure when…