Australian cattle dog

[dillydog 8,416]

Not dissimilar Phil, it's not the best picture of him but it's one of the only ones I've got on this phone.

I'd have another in a heartbeat,  he was REALLY protective as a youngster,  he grew out of it with a few bollockings, he's a brilliant animal around pups and small kids too. I've had the offer of a nice whippet x greyhound type bitch next year, all being well I might just get what I'm after.

[Neal 1,787]

6 hours ago, SheepChaser said:

Out of interest ...... why?
 

There’s been a massive surge in folk keeping ACD, Kelpies and Huntaways ..... and apart from a very small number of things (heat tolerance for example, or voice in a hunt away), I can’t see why anyone would bother, other than fashion or curiosity (which is fair enough). 

For me it's the tendency to think independently and uninstructed. I'm well aware that a good collie can do that too, but there are some which will do exactly as they're told but will ONLY do exactly as they're told. 

Although I use mine for hunting, they've all had occasion to "work" sheep. On all these occasions they were given no encouragement or instruction. Something just clicked and their brain said, "I know I've been told to ignore them for the last x number of years but I think I'm needed for this one-off incident."

[nothernlite 18,027]

Had tbe we pup.out today had a great catch and retrieve done wrll today for such a young dog 

[TOMO 24,876]

4 minutes ago, nothernlite said:

Had tbe we pup.out today had a great catch and retrieve done wrll today for such a young dog 

how old is it now mate

 

[nothernlite 18,027]

Just now, TOMO said:

how old is it now mate

 

7 1/2 months  really switched on 

[TOMO 24,876]

6 minutes ago, nothernlite said:

7 1/2 months  really switched on 

is she chasing cars yet mate

[nothernlite 18,027]

4 minutes ago, TOMO said:

is she chasing cars yet mate

Shes atcually holding them by the tyres and no letting them move some build and strength on her going to be ideal for that rough ground 

[SheepChaser 8,082]

5 hours ago, socks said:

A couple of reasons. He always wanted one after spending a year in Australia working on cattle farms. He wanted a guard dog for the house but not something big and he wanted a guard for his truck as he is also a tree fellar and has had chainsaws nicked out of his truck whilst working in the middle of nowhere. 

Makes perfect sense thank you.

[JAE B 513]

1 hour ago, nothernlite said:

Had tbe we pup.out today had a great catch and retrieve done wrll today for such a young dog 

Wee smudge coming on well northern

[Gypsydog94 4,328]

2 hours ago, nothernlite said:

Had tbe we pup.out today had a great catch and retrieve done wrll today for such a young dog 

Seen the vid on fb. Looking good

Edited January 30, 2021 by Gypsydog94

[jpt 284]

3 hours ago, postie said:

This is my young bitch...she's coming on nicely

Ayup Postie, which is which in the top pic?

They are really good looking dogs mate

Hows G's pup getting on?

[socks 32,253]

2 hours ago, nothernlite said:

Had tbe we pup.out today had a great catch and retrieve done wrll today for such a young dog 

Just been told I had the chance of one of these pups. 

[postie 423]

Hi mate, G's pup is doing really well...he's really pleased with her. How's your's? hope you're having a decent season mate.

 The cattle dog pup is on the right...

[jpt 284]

Poo in a word, killed a few rats and had the odd run but nothing to talk about. I need to get a ferret or two again but having said that theres not much about anyway to have a doo at. 

Coronavirus sucks as, big time!

I wish it would just f**k off now.....

Anyway, your young en looks good, will you breed them further down the line do you reakon?

[nothernlite 18,027]

6 hours ago, socks said:

Just been told I had the chance of one of these pups. 

Would of suited you reckon the stamina this type  have would of been ideal for your work