Originally posted by cali
working lol, I am highly against BCs in the show ring. Misty will have all testing done, she is just getting CERF'd right now because a CERF clinic is coming to town I dont know yet for sure if I will be breeding Misty, she needs to be a proven stockdog first, she needs to prove that she is an exeptional example of a working border collie first, and of coarse the Stud I choose will need to be as well, I also need to findout Mistys stregths and weakness as far as herding goes so I can find a Stud that is a natural where Misty is not dont worry, I know what I am doing and as a plus my mom is an expert in dog genetics, even current breeders ask for her help lol

ack, sorry, I meant Misty! I knew Happy was spayed but wouldn't Happy pups be awesome? I am also VERY much against show Border Collies... this breed should definately be judged for working ability before looks. I'm also friends with breeders who show their BC's, but those breeders (Celestria and Shannara) both work their dogs daily on sheep, in flyball, agility, and obedience on top of showing too. They also wish there could be a segement of conformation shows that judges the dogs herding... but that'll probably never happen atleast not in the AKC/UKC/etc. Anyway, it might be fun to just take her to a club show.. usually Border Collie clubs do not favor the "Barbie Collies", and it'd be cool to get her evaluated by a judge. good luck with that I still want a Misty puppy!