jossa 963 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) On 22/12/2018 at 18:23, eastcoast said: Great to see Borders still being worked and bred as workers. Even though I have never actually owned one they have always been my favourite type looks wise. A stupid this to write on a working terrier thread maybe but I do mean a favourite as a physical blueprint for a working terrier. Strong heads and double coats seem to be something that has been fixed into Borders many years ago. Even though the ones that I have personally seen, particularly males, have been a little bit on the large side they never seem to be heavy shouldered or overly deep chested. A problem sometimes in other strong headed types. Edited December 24, 2018 by jossa Quote Link to post
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 On 06/12/2018 at 22:08, Elchapo said: Shame that the pedlars got there hands on them and churned them out like hot cakes . Seen lad not far from me charging 350 for pets That’s cheap for borders pal that Quote Link to post
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 An old lad near me had borders for years when everyone else had black stuff . He always used to say a funny thing in that borders are perfectly bred to sicken you from terriers how true 1 Quote Link to post
Elchapo 3,105 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 3 hours ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said: That’s cheap for borders pal that Not papers Quote Link to post
gnipper 5,954 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Elchapo said: Not papers Seen em locally 625 without papers. Quote Link to post
Elchapo 3,105 Posted December 24, 2018 Report Share Posted December 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, gnipper said: Seen em locally 625 without papers. A fool and there money comes to mind . Quote Link to post
jeemes 3,540 Posted December 26, 2018 Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 its a shame people always end up talking about the money more than the dog. If you get a chance of a GOOD dog and its a lot of money, thats tough if you aint got it but it doesnt alter the fact that its still a good dog. 4 Quote Link to post
jossa 963 Posted December 28, 2018 Report Share Posted December 28, 2018 I have bought borders, I paid £300 for my old dog Judd who is 100% which isn't a lot of money really. Anyone who has a genuine interest in keeping the working borders going won't charge you the earth for a pup. 3 Quote Link to post
jossa 963 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 I bought a bitch off a man commenting on this post, she was a young bitch maybe 6 month old had been reared well and was in good order. She never made it as a earth dog, her breeding was right bred from some very good workers but if wasn't to be for her. I didn't feel like the £200 I paid for her was waisted. It's a chance you take 1 Quote Link to post
dave v mac 108 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Spot on jossa, keep working your borders let everyone else moan and groan about money,the money dont bother me at all getting out with the borders is all that icare about, 2 Quote Link to post
lurchers 2,598 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Why would somebody go out and pay a grand plus for a coursing pup that might not make the grade,but twist at the price for a well bred border terrier pup.if the breeding is right and you like and want a good pup pay the money and be happy with it.let everybody else twist about the price you payed simple as I’ve had borders for 30yrs and I used to do a lot of digging with them but my back is knackered now but I still choose the right dog to go over the right bitch,as I like to keep the type and not one of them little head snippy nosed things people call borders. 1 Quote Link to post
Lenmcharristar 9,180 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, lurchers said: Why would somebody go out and pay a grand plus for a coursing pup that might not make the grade,but twist at the price for a well bred border terrier pup.if the breeding is right and you like and want a good pup pay the money and be happy with it.let everybody else twist about the price you payed simple as I’ve had borders for 30yrs and I used to do a lot of digging with them but my back is knackered now but I still choose the right dog to go over the right bitch,as I like to keep the type and not one of them little head snippy nosed things people call borders. There’s the problem though, people like yourself willing to pay a grand for a terrier pup is what feeds the peddlers and dog thief markets and the market that breeds and sells total shite. Take away the incentive then the dogs will recover 1 Quote Link to post
lurchers 2,598 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Lenmcharristar said: There’s the problem though, people like yourself willing to pay a grand for a terrier pup is what feeds the peddlers and dog thief markets and the market that breeds and sells total shite. Take away the incentive then the dogs will recover I did reply to your post but it’s been removed so that won’t happen again.enjoy your dogs and good luck with them Quote Link to post
Lenmcharristar 9,180 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 hour ago, lurchers said: I did reply to your post but it’s been removed so that won’t happen again.enjoy your dogs and good luck with them Didn’t see it, and I have no dogs atm just my fishing gear Quote Link to post
Lenmcharristar 9,180 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 1 hour ago, lurchers said: I did reply to your post but it’s been removed so that won’t happen again.enjoy your dogs and good luck with them Or you could send it via pm Quote Link to post
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