huskerdog (liz)

Just goes to show that color doesn't determine working ability. Great picture BTW!

I don't see a problem with wanting to get a specific color - chances are you'll end up with the opposite of what you wanted anyway. I sure did! I think DeltaBluez has a red/white but that is the first that comes to mind. Good luck!

Mine figured out the Kong Wobbler quickly. A frozen Kong kept her busy for a little while, but otherwise I depend on mental games to keep her happy. Hiding a ball or toy keeps her busy, plus I play other fun "games" with her.

Does she have a lot of arthritis around the area where the sutures were? It is so sad, especially for me to watch my six year old struggle with such a bad case of arthritis which has set in this past year.

Tingley sounds great - I can make it down there on the 28th. Thanks for the info and links!

My very active (read: neurotic) golden retriever tore both ACL's and I highly advise you stay far, far away from the "fishing line" approach. Not only did the line not hold, but it caused irreparable damage- and we had it done by a "regular" vet. She tore her second ACL a year later after just landing wrong on the leg - this one was repaired via the TPLO method and was performed at Kansas State University. The difference between the two repairs is huge. I work at a dog kennel, and several customers have had various ACL repairs done - everyone has been satisfied thus far with the TPLO method. Good luck with your dog!

I'm located by Omaha, Nebraska. I'd prefer to stay in my area because I want time to investigate the breeder, see the parents in person, watch them work, ect. I'm putting out "feelers" now but am not looking to bring a pup home until at the earliest late spring/fall. I rushed into getting my first Border Collie pup and won't make that same mistake again. I don't mind getting a wash out or a pup with a "loose eye" because this will be my first Border Collie and I realistically don't expect to go past novice with my first dog. I may try some AKC because they do have some trials in my area, but I'm much more interested in USBCHA at this point. I'm also looking for trainer recs, if you have any. I'm considering using John. I've sat through three of his herding clinics and several lessons as he uses my friends' sheep up here in Omaha. If I didn't have to work on Saturday I would love to be there, as is if you have any other upcoming dates on trials I'd love to get out there and meet some exhibitors and dogs.

I have met and spoken with the director of the Nebraska Border Collie rescue at a herding clinic. I also have the MBCR & WYBC rescue bookmarked. All three I will certainly consider for a dog - however I also want to consider getting a puppy/young adult from a breeder. If you have any other rescue recommendations, feel free to let me know. I used the Border Collie "Directory of Rescuers" to find the above three rescues.

Hi all! I'm a newbie "registered" user but have been lurking on this board for awhile now. What I am hoping to find here is some good breeder recommendations. I will ship a pup in if need be, but I'd prefer to find a puppy in/around Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota or Kansas. This will be my second Border Collie; my first was an Irish imp x pet/farm dog that I purchased to try herding/performance events. She was hearing impaired, and I ultimately placed her with a family as a "pet" and under a spay contract after two of her littermates also did not pass their BAER test. This will be my first Border Collie to try herding and performance events with (I am aware that some here look down on participating in performance events, but I would like to try several different venues with my dog) and with that in mind I don't mind having a the pup in the litter with perhaps a more "loose" eye or just a pup that the breeder would be comfortable placing in a farm/pet home. Also, has anyone had any experience with Holman's Border Collies?