Category: Pic of the day
Where did the Border Collie come from?
We’re often asked how and where the Border collie breed was developed. It seems that everyone has a theory. There’s an undercurrent of dispute as to whether the Welsh collie is / was the Original and Best, or if the collie was developed in the Scottish / English borders. Here are my thoughts on the origins of the Border collie (to save time writing and… Read more.
Registered dog puppy (Sold)
SORRY, Aanick has been sold Small but perfectly formed, Aanick’s big personality makes up for his lack of stature. When Aanick was born, on March 17th, he was the smallest (tiniest!) pup in a litter of 11. We feared the worst, but did our best to ensure he had the best start we could possibly give him. Luckily Aanick was also determined to get the… Read more.
Cammen Kay – our unsung hero?
Quietly in the background, with no fuss or bluster, we didn’t always give Kay her due! When we bought Kay, at about a year old, our intention was to train her but not, necessarily, to keep her forever. Yet I think Kay was probably the only dog we didn’t ever suggest we could sell. When Andy first started to plan First Steps in Border Collie… Read more.
Making an Excellent Sheep and Cattle Dog
Introducing Dulcie – daughter of Bronwen – granddaughter of Mel. Each of them, an excellent sheep and cattle dog. The latest addition to our team of working dogs is Dulcie. She’s the daughter of Bronwen and Oliver. Bronwen was one of our best ever sheep and cattle dogs. She features in our “Bronwen and Scylla” tutorials where we compare the litter sisters Scylla (the naughty… Read more.
New dogs – new opportunities
It feels like a new term at Kings Green. This year’s puppies are ready to start training, and they’re giving us lots of filming and photo opportunities Without actually planning it we have a real mix of dogs to bring on and, of course, they’re presenting us with a range of natural talents and individual problems that we’ll reflect in our online training tutorials. The… Read more.
Pippin – a super little sheepdog
Some very good things come in small packages! “Hi Andy. Just to let you know the dogs have settled in lovely. Pippin is already working groups of 300 ewes like she has been doing it for years. Thanks again. Brilliant dogs.” This was the text message I received from Pippin’s new owner. It’s always a huge relief when we get a message like this, and… Read more.
Fifteen years ago these two changed our lives
Little did we know what was around the corner. These two sheepdogs changed our lives! This photo of Dot and Glen in the boot of Gill’s car, after a January training session, brought memories flooding back to us. Once Dot (left) and later Glen came along, our sheepdog training took on a much more serious and informed nature. Gill and I had been living here… Read more.
Sometimes I Really Miss Carew!
Since Carew left here, Kay’s hearing has deteriorated badly, and occasionally we’re stuck for a skilled dog It’s hard to believe that it’s nearly two years since Carew left here and to be honest, there have been a few occasions when I’ve wished she was still here. One such occasion was only a week or so ago. Our landlord John needed to move some very… Read more.
Too Many Puppies in One Bed!
Lots of memories, but was it really six years ago today? We couldn’t resist showing you this photo of a whole bunch of puppies crowded into one bed! There are lots of fond memories here for us – and it’s a lovely picture too! The pair at the front left are Dulcie (tricolour) and Gloria, who both showed great potential as sheepdogs, then there’s a… Read more.