The remainder were kelpie x, border collie or border collie x. Interestingly, the dogs shown online (at http://www.kibble.com.au/community/2011/06/2011-national-working-cattle-dog-futurity-wrap-up/) in photos from the 2011 National Working Cattle Dog futurity are mostly kelpies, with one BC, and no Australian Cattle Dogs. That type of reasoning without any cue, no reminder. This has changed somewhat in recent years, and BCs have gained popularity, partly because they are said to be more biddable. The few working/trialing kelpies I've seen her in the US aren't very structurally different from working border collies. Very interesting personal experiences Sue and Julie. The practice of merle to merle breeding, sometimes, can be tragic as it can produce offspring that will have full and/or partial vision and/or hearing disability. She, as you can see, actually works on a farm with geese. There are most definitely solids in the breeding program in Australia and it is recommended that breeders use them rather than breed merle x merle. Hey everyone, did you catch the cool new Nature special a few days ago??? Chasing and nipping children is something that they will need to be taught not to do. 3. And this sort of thing is justified because "it's what he/she was bred to do" even though, in many or most cases, his/her ancestors haven't been bred for meaningful stockwork for generations. If you were to put some smooth working border collies next to a kelpie, you wouldn't see any dramatic differences, save perhaps color pattern (of the kelpie). If raised properly and given the correct and proper training when young, Border Collies make excellent family dogs. Also, have a look for foxtails and any other foreign objects or discharge from the ears and eyes. My friend is now competing at the World Agility Championship tomorrow, so I am triple crossing my fingers for her! The average cow outweighs most breeds of dogs by at least a thousand pounds. Upload or insert images from URL. The 4 top-priced dogs (A$5500 to A$5800) were kelpies. By the way, lol! What knowledge I have comes from a lifetime fascination with dogs and my experiences living, working, studying and travelling in rural NSW. My take on the video is that this is a young dog, first time on sheep if I read it right, and having some sort of "herding test", which it appears it may have accomplished, in the eyes of the tester, any way. The only difference between the solid colour and merle coloured dogs, in relation to workers and health, are their colours. For example I would tell Eluane while at my parent's house that we are going to play with her lion. Kidd, G. (2017, July 18). FWIW, no one (generally) wants big locking jaws on a working dog. Koolies can work cows, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens - and according to my sister's racing success, they also make excellent sled dogs. She may have been a "herding" instructor trying to demonstrate to its owner, and issuers of (frameable) paper certificates that this dog was worthy of one. Perfect companions for the family with their protective natures, the Border Collie and the Australian Shepard are in a class of their own. "Difference between Border Collie and Australian Shepherd." CMSGYAY, I have a very nice gardener friend named Karen who lives in Australia.She is breeding Kelpies,I would say in Australia it's a split- the favored dogs are actually the B.Cs and the Kelpies rather than the Blue Heelers for sheep. People who choose such dogs generally do so because they like the *breed* first, and wish to try herding second (that's a generalization, and there are AKC breeders who are trying to breed for the work first, but they've had to start (from a genetic standpoint) with dogs who weren't natural workers, having been bred for generations for a specific look and not for any sort of working ability. ).she even gets underfoot when Im working down in my shop. to do with dogs. But they do not partner with us. The kelpie is a heading dog like the border collie, and many kelpies have had a lot of eye. You could go to a big trial the like Bluegrass, and probably find several (or more) working-bred dogs that could compete in a conformation class - with the wide variety of builds that working-bred dogs come in, there are bound to be some that could pass for show-bred dogs. BUT you must do this the instant you see him acting naughty, never later because he wont know what its all about. Honestly, I think you're trying to make connections where none really exist. I'm sorry, but I don't quite understand the reasoning that neck size somehow influences what stock a dog might work, and how. my border collie Eluane they're all fire and "yap" in terms of lightning tiny furballs of energy. Border collies are into this circling thing, whereas shelties just zip and zig-zag in far more random patterns so the effort in training a sheltie pup I would think is to make sure they don't keep scattering the flockBut all this is just wild guessing It's just fun to guess. Sorry if I am coming across as cranky, but I am. Grooming is a great time to check overall condition. Not like a dog at all, except maybe..maybein a hunting on foot kinda thing. They were bred to muster and drove large mobs of sheep and cattle (thousands to tens of thousands) over long distances in extreme heat and dust, then keep the mob ringed at night while the drovers slept. Border Collies, Huntaways, and Koolies tend to be able to work for long hours and cover a lot of ground. Australian Shepard are not the best choice for a timid or first-time dog owner. Their loyalty to their family and owner makes them extremely loyal, yet very standoffish to strangers. And of course they covered the famous Border Collie Scotsman with his border collies. You reminded me that this shouldn't surprise us. Fo those intersted in non-BC herding in Europe, here is a link to Pastuszkowo czannel, where there are quite a few movies from competitions. We had a Belgian tervuren when I was growing up, and the only thing that stopped me was the fact that they had changed (appearancewise) so much from that dog of my childhood. There are well-known breeders/workers of border collies who prefer broad cheasted, broad headed dogs. She may have been a "herding" instructor, encouraging the dog's owner to continue lessons. I think virtually any sort of dog that gave chase to the sheep, barked, and ate some poop would have done just as well, whether it was your Aunt Millie's lap dog or a Labrador. Since she wasn't able to get the dog back enough to have control of the sheep, nor able to get the frightened sheep out of the corner, a slightly experienced owner is a possible scenario. Ears should also be checked for redness, funny odors, dirt and other signs of infection. People who choose such dogs generally do so because they like the *breed* first, and wish to try herding second (that's a generalization, and there are AKC breeders who are trying to breed for the work first, but they've had to start (from a genetic standpoint) with dogs who weren't natural workers, having been bred for generations for a specific look and not for any sort of working ability. She has both BCs and Kelpies. SouthofSouth you say that the kelpies are very popular as cattle dogs, and again, really wonderful research. I recently chose a new pup and chose a BC, both because I think the breed is more suited for trial work, and because I had an offer of a pup whose genetics I knew. Believe me, a large animal that can feel there are flies on its back or select particularly tasty morsels of forage out of the field, is well aware if there is a dog nearby, narrow, medium, or stocky. Coat Brushing: should be done weekly due to the Australian Shepards malting habits. He is real good with dog training, whereas I'm clueless with their psychological state of mind compared to him, haha! We have used both Aussies and Border Collies to help in managing our cow/calf herd. Im Australian and have never actually seen an Aussie Shepherd, I landed on this page trying to understand what an Australian shepherd actually is! I've seen so many of her pups grow up via video (she relocated to the UK a year-and-a-half ago but used to live in Long Island very close to where my childhood friend lives, small world isn't it, lol! The solid coloured dogs are no less a Koolie than the merles are, and their working ability is in no way impaired. My tiny border collie is a natural on cattle, though she's got too much eye and is clappy on light sheep. She is afraid of nothing. Teaching children the right wat to approach and touch a dog is another important step in the socialization process. I only observe movement and body structure from a ballet standpoint and from an artist's observation, which has nothing! I think the BC/ kelpie preference varies throughout Australia, with BCs being more popular in the south-east corner, and kelpies in the harder country elsewhere. A young Australian cattle dog can make a fatal young mistake, and ages ago I am guessing that the early breeders wanted stockier dogs that could weather accidents while in training. Many other breeders will breed heterozygous merles and take the slight risk of defects. It is always Doberman-like in terms of the powered tapering of the neck, again the genes playing the role of how its workability goes into the genes. If not properly socialized as a puppy, Border Collies can become fearful and express a shyer side of their personalities. Similarly, kids should be taught not to touch a dogs food while they are eating. Tell that to the many working Border Collies that work cattle, long and lanky like Dan or short and stocky, and every shape in between. Huntaways (New Zealand) range over large areas of land with often limited visibility - they use their voices as a tool to help move stock, and that also lets the handlers know where the dogs are and how the work is going. I have tried to train Eluane for long term memories because of my learning disability prevents me from timing immediate rewards properly. I have worked with pure wolves both captive and in field work for over 25 years. Both specifically breed to do a certain job, these two breeds have become the epitome of what a working farm dog should be. Too often people bring me animals they claim are hybrids and they are dogs. I have read on descriptions of breed standards (show standards) how this, that, or the other aspect of conformation makes an animal "more suitable" to resist kicks, etc., and all I can say is it sounds like you are repeating a load of kennel club rhetoric. We can look at the width of the Kelpies neck in online photos. I have watched some (older) ASCA national championships, and the level of work required to do well (and to win) was nothing like that required at many USBCHA trials, and not very complex or challenging compared to a lot of general farm work. Maybe they should have called it the Reserve Chomp-on. I would not herd with a non-BC, I don't like the lack of biddability combined with a lack of drive. Anyway, here is a viddy of a young Sheltie herding. it talked about the changes of dogs and how they work! Tell that to Dan's little sister, Raskle, who probably doesn't tip the scales at 35#, or Dan himself, with his long neck. For working stock, it is not what the dog looks like, it is what the dog is mentally that determines whether or not it can do the job. If someone has a hybrid and most of the time a hybrid is just a dog. A vast majority of non-BC herding never seem to get out of this stage. I suspect that many of these dogs are from show lines, as the working cattle dogs I've seen tend to be more rangy. Well, at least I know one that does and she's quite respected within the Aussie community. As I explained several times over if you reread back, I have no inkling or idea about the disciplines involved. Shelties can be quite barky! Today, the Australian Shepard remains the energetic, loyal, family companion and herding dog that loves firm and confident command and direction. What do they say? I was very happy when my BC puppy got out of the stage where there was struggling going on and we started to work as a team. The Australian Shepard boasts a straight or wavy coat that is of a medium length and is water resistant. Excess grooming is not necessary with the Border Collie, a weekly brushing should be more than enough to keep the coats natural oils well dispersed. And they are massively broad! With the right training and socialization, these dogs are the ideal family protectors and companions. but the chest girth makes them noticed by the cattle so that they don't get underfoot. Perhaps involved with Bouviers and the AKC. A Koolie can either be a solid color (with or without white and/or tan markings) or merle pattern colouration. I also have a Merle border collie , The Collie is definitely a collie. Well 20 minutes later, when I arrive home, she races upstairs to the special room where her lion is, all without my reminder or prompting. But the one labelled Aussie is certainly an Aussie it just hasnt had his tail docked (I wish mine had a tail!). Not much skill to be sure, but some skill - enough to take pay as a "herding" instructor. Now I don't know how the ASCA trials' level of skills required compare to the USBCHA trials but I just thought it was pretty interesting in comparison to the show bred Border Collies I see. And that structure is a direct result of conformation showing/breeding, NOT breeding dogs who can actually do a job (no disrespect intended for corgi owners; they are very nice dogs, but I don't think many of them are capable of doing much more than light work). 2. They have a tendency to want to herd kids and other pets, Need to be watched and trained around kids and other pets as the natural instinct to herd needs to be properly channeled and managed. Experienced, long standing, breeders are informed, use care, and are selective in their breeding merle to merle colours. For example, I've always understood that the huntaways are expected to bark and over large, rough areas they are preferred over, say, a silent working border collie their bark is useful in such situations, for a variety of reasons. My apologies to those I may have offended. with the other breeds! Loved hearing about the detailed stories about your dogs and how they work. cmsgyay, As Sue noted, at least here in the US, many of the working (herding) breeds have been bred only for conformation for so long that they lack a great deal of what's needed to make them good, useful working dogs, at least without a great deal of effort on a trainer's part. Pure Wolves do not train. http://www.differencebetween.net/science/nature/animals-nature/difference-between-border-collie-and-australian-shepherd/. Koolies are not ANKC (Kennel Club) recognized, they have been strictly a working breed, although like working border collies they do appear in agility circles from time to time. Some breeds work silently, like the Border Collie. I haven't worked or seen a lot of herders actually herding so I have some questions. If I had been looking for a dog to work on a large outback station, I might have chosen a kelpie. A dog needs a broad chest so it is noticed and doesn't get underfoot? More recently, the droving lifestyle has withered, with most livestock mustered by bike, helicopter or small plane, then transported on trucks, so kelpies are now used more frequently as yard dogs or to shift smaller mobs. Megan I know what you mean! To me the Heeler is too compact, the muscles heavier denser to have the speed and quick-turn dexterity of the BCs and the Kelpie, but that's just a wild guess on my part as an artist, ballet dancer and not!!! Difference in Herding Styles between Border Collies, Aussies, Kelpies, Koolies, and other herders? Personally, I find bc's way more biddable and would choose a bc or kelpie over an ACD or Koolie for the type of work I need a dog for. There is no need to resubmit your comment. If a little of a good thing is good, then a LOT of a good thing must be that much better! If in doubt, it is recommended to breed a solid coloured dog to a merle colour in order to deter these problems from occurring. Since I wasn't present and understanding another's motives is difficult enough face to face, I can but surmise. Well, James tells me you can do this exact same thing with a wolf but 6 hours later or more. Pasted as rich text. Many corgis now are clearly suffering from genetic dwarfism. he has a pit bull and a Rat terrier chihuahua mix in his pack but they all get along great! Their ancestral line includes that of the Collie and Shepard-type dogs, imported with shipments of sheep from Australia during the 1840s. I am just watching the dog's movements, the gait, the body stance, the proportions where they position themselvesI have never observed any conformation trials. Exactly like I described a young sheltie pup's tendency to zig zag and bark is shown here. Im 65 now.we hike, fish and run together (wish I could teach her to mountain bike!! Please note: comment moderation is enabled and may delay your comment. And most of my work with them is moving pen to pen or loading. A northern dog. I like my dogs to work cattle pretty quietly. Many corgis now are clearly suffering from genetic dwarfism. Before I got my first rescue I looked at a rescue Bouvier. And he has also learned better to use some quiet power . wowwwww, I am so impressed by all this wealth and history that SouthofSouth has! So cute and hilarious! Merle to merle breeding, and the possible effects to the offspring, needs to be taken into consideration when planning to breed. A kick from such an animal isn't going to be less hurtful to a 30-lb dog who is built a bit like a tank than a 30-lb one that's thin as a whip. 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