Breeding

[k9krazee]

Oh! Maggy is in flyball and agility! I did not know that! Does she have any titles?

[bckrazy]

"I really don't think it's about Breed worthy"

From that, I understandably got the idea that you were breeding her without proving her as worthy of passing on her genes. Please do explain further next time, so that there is no need for anyone to make assumptions, which I guess I did and I apologize. =P

I know you love BC's, I just mentioned that because I totally adore the breed as well, and I hate what BYB's who never even think to work or test their dogs are doing to the breed. I basically posted thinking that Maggy had not been tested or worked, as you haven't posted anything about that at all. I had no idea she was in Flyball or Agility. I also had no idea about her hips & elbows being cleared, because you mentioned in another a post that you didn't do so for the GSD's your bred, so I made another assumption. Just fyi, Gonzo can also go "work" some livestock, I think any decently bred BC can... it's different between a BC who can round up livestock instinctively (which I've seen 6 month old puppies doing with no training) - and a dog who can do a great out-run, take commands from a distance and work independently, who has been trained and worked with to do so. IMO, only the BC's who work regularly and can excel at advanced trials should be bred, because they need to be able to perform the work that they were bred to do. I understand your view on not showing working dogs, even though it's often advised to at least have conformation that fits the standard, and totally respect that. But, if you are not breeding for conformation, at least breed for an excellent working dog who has been trialed and proven. About "others" who breed their dogs, I think some of them do get encouragement, because some breeders on PT have planned their litters and posted about plans literally years in advance, and we've taken the trip with them through health certs, working, sports, conformation, etc. If you're asking why we all support Jordan, she didn't just come on saying "Well... I might breed Visa, it depends. meh." She explained how she was going through dog sports, herding, & conformation with Visa, her researching studs, her health testing, everything. So, yes, we do feel like we know a lot more about Jordan and her breeding ethics than what I could collect from your brief & indecisive post. Just for the record, I would tell the exact same thing to anyone posting that they're thinking about breeding with no background info, no matter who they were.

I highly recommend the boards at http://bordercollie.org, there is several great BC breeders there, and lots of info on trialing & working dogs. Really great, informative posts even to just scan through.

[cali]

yep, thats one of the reasons I chose Misty, as a possable foundation bitch. but she still needs to finish her health clearences, and show me more proof of her working ability, professional sheepdog trialers and farmers have told me that Misty is better then average, I dont know, I made the mistake of working Happy on sheep first, and seeing as she is absolutly incredable and the shephereds and trialers all looked on in disbelief...well it kinda made Misty look a lot worse then she actually is lol

[wolf_Q]

No I really don't see myself ever breeding dogs. With such a huge pet overpopulation already, I wouldn't want to add to that. I do have one breed that I absolutely love and would like to devote all my time to (siberian huskies) but I would rather do that with having a Siberian Husky rescue.

Plus I really can't see myself having unspayed and unneutered dogs running around the house, just not for me!

[Lori Jordan]

"I really don't think it's about Breed worthy"

From that, I understandably got the idea that you were breeding her without proving her as worthy of passing on her genes. Please do explain further next time, so that there is no need for anyone to make assumptions, which I guess I did and I apologize. =P

I know you love BC's, I just mentioned that because I totally adore the breed as well, and I hate what BYB's who never even think to work or test their dogs are doing to the breed. I basically posted thinking that Maggy had not been tested or worked, as you haven't posted anything about that at all. I had no idea she was in Flyball or Agility. I also had no idea about her hips & elbows being cleared, because you mentioned in another a post that you didn't do so for the GSD's your bred, so I made another assumption. Just fyi, Gonzo can also go "work" some livestock, I think any decently bred BC can... it's different between a BC who can round up livestock instinctively (which I've seen 6 month old puppies doing with no training) - and a dog who can do a great out-run, take commands from a distance and work independently, who has been trained and worked with to do so. IMO, only the BC's who work regularly and can excel at advanced trials should be bred, because they need to be able to perform the work that they were bred to do. I understand your view on not showing working dogs, even though it's often advised to at least have conformation that fits the standard, and totally respect that. But, if you are not breeding for conformation, at least breed for an excellent working dog who has been trialed and proven. About "others" who breed their dogs, I think some of them do get encouragement, because some breeders on PT have planned their litters and posted about plans literally years in advance, and we've taken the trip with them through health certs, working, sports, conformation, etc. If you're asking why we all support Jordan, she didn't just come on saying "Well... I might breed Visa, it depends. meh." She explained how she was going through dog sports, herding, & conformation with Visa, her researching studs, her health testing, everything. So, yes, we do feel like we know a lot more about Jordan and her breeding ethics than what I could collect from your brief & indecisive post. Just for the record, I would tell the exact same thing to anyone posting that they're thinking about breeding with no background info, no matter who they were.

I highly recommend the boards at http://bordercollie.org, there is several great BC breeders there, and lots of info on trialing & working dogs. Really great, informative posts even to just scan through.

I never ment it like that just a snappy remark that came my way.....

[Lori Jordan]

Oh! Maggy is in flyball and agility! I did not know that! Does she have any titles?

Not of as of yet we have missed alot i have some pictures.She is up against dogs that have done this since the age of 6 months she knows what she is doing it's amazing how fast they pic up.We have a big meet mid August we will be attending in New York she is third in the class we are in now.She enjoys Flyball more than agility but she does well at both!

[Lori Jordan]

When i say we might that means we might,Who knows what the future will bring.I am not a backyard breeder no shape or form.This is all in my Husbands hands he has been brought up breeding,His mother breeds shelties has for 30 years he was raised around kennels and also help run the boarding and grooming.He is very knowlegeable in that part.When we first purchased Maggy our Contract the breeding part was put on hold Dennis,our Breeder was not sure if he would want to Breed her or not so she was a co-owned dog you could pretty much call it.He was into Breeding for 37 years Border Collies and Golden Retrievers,Very good man.His wife became sick with cancer so he had to tend to her and give his dogs up.We were offered Maggy's Dad Brendan,He was six years old Stud since 2.I thought about it but at that time Maggy was in heat and i did not want to take a chance,But Brendan is having his last litter and im excited to see them,He is such a loving dog but 6 years old not fixed my animals are all in the house and he was pretty much an outdoor dog...just would not mix,I wish him the best though.
Dennis worked with a gentleman out of Quebec who has the stud dog here is a pic of Charger.

He is on the left smiling lol he looks like he has attitude but is a gentle giant.

[buttercup132]

If I had the money I would probly breed a dog who is kind of rare and that you almost NEVER see in shelters. Like I wouldnt do something common like a Golden retriver or German Sheperd cause there are tons in shelters already and I wouldnt have the money to get into the joint problems of the Sheperds.
But something like the Chinese Crested that you dont see much in shelters I would maybe breed. Or English Bull Terriers cause its SOOOO HARD to find a desent or any breeder for the matter in Canada espcially ONT there are a few in BC but not many.