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Border Collie Puppies

Had a litter of pups born out of Rocky X Imp. Jen  February 11. She had 4 boys and a girl. All are healthy and growing like mad. You can view the pictures of them here. If interested in buying one email or call us. Imp. Jen has ran in a couple usbcha open ranch sheep trials, and was a good dog. She isn't interested in working cows though. Rocky the Sire is my daily helper on the farm. He gets my milk cows up and runs them in the barn for me. I think he is progressing pretty well.

We also have a litter of pups out of Rocky X Loos. Loos is a daughter of the 1998 International Supreme Champion Sweep ISDS 180949, she is trained on sheep, and does a good job on them. These pups are adorable. You can see some pics of them by clicking on the dam's page. Both of these litters are breed well and should be great prospects for working dogs.

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Elvin Kopp Clinic

Elvin Kopp Clinic - Lebanon, TN
Spring Creek Farms
April 25-27, 2008

Cost: $275 per working slot
Auditor: $75

Limited space for working slots. For further information contact:

Carol Leeman
615-969-0561

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Twin Oak Sheep Dog Trial Posted by Admin 3-4-2008

The following is the results of Saturday, April 19, running at the 12th
annual Twin Oak Ranch Trial in Murfreesboro, TN. Judge: Bob Washer

PRO NOVICE:
 1. Carol Leeman - Sue - 72
2. Nancy Schreeder - The Don - 71
3. Lisa Green - Deuce 66

OPEN RANCH:
 1. Marianne Schreeder - Fran - 71
2. Jennifer Maginnis - Poco - 66
3. Bill Reed - Ann - 54

OPEN:
 1. Connie Brannon - Peach - 93
2. Allen Hickenbottom - Vic - 91
3. Mike Hanley - Moss - 90
4. Dee Alleyne - Cissie - 90
5. Roy Brown - Glen - 90
6. Allen Hickenbottom - Meg - 88
7. Debbie Bailey - Ben - 87
8. Chuck Dimit - Luke - 87
9. Bill Reed - Sky - 87
10. Jennifer Maginnis - Frodo - 86

Twin Oak Sheep Dog Trial
2733 Twin Oak Drive
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130

The 12th annual Twin Oak Trial will be held at Clyde Hall's Farm in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Saturday April 19th & Sunday, April 20th 2008. Runs will begin at 7 a.m. Over 75 dogs will run each day.

This event is free to spectators so feel free to stop by anytime throughout the day. Please bring a lawn chair. There will be concessions on site.

Some of the top handlers and border collies in the country will compete in this trial.

Directions: South on Hwy 231 approximately 21 miles from I-40 and turn left on DeJarnett Lane (Look for State Farm Office on the left). Go 2 miles on DeJarnett Lane and turn right at the stop sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn left on Twin Oak Drive. First drive on the right. (House with the red tin roof)

From Nashville or Chattanooga: Exit off I-24 at #81. This is the exit for Murfreesboro/Shelbyville. Go toward Murfreesboro. Turn right at the first light on Rutherford Blvd. at Wendy's. Follow Rutherford Blvd. around Murfreesboro for approximately 6 miles until HWY 96. Turn right on Hwy 96 and go approximately 3/4 mile and turn right on Twin Oak Drive. First drive on the right (House with the red tin roof).

This trial is sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Stock Dog Association

 

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The McNab Dog Posted by Admin 1-19-2008

In the years we have worked with McNabs, I've often wondered if Alexander McNab truly realized what a helpful friend he imported from Scotland for work on his sheep ranch outside the town of Ukiah, California. We, the ranchers and farmers, up and down the coast and the great central valley of California, thank the McNab family over and over again. Because after over a century, the McNab shepherd is still working and is now even more popular with the cattlemen and sheepmen.

Many questions arise from all over the US of A about the origins of this dog. We have been fortunate in obtaining the following information, actually two histories. There has been little written about these dogs, but what there is available we are more than willing to share. Because we care, we try to keep the quoted word "as is". Please note our personal footnotes and take them only as our opinions; the reference footnotes, however, are from previously published articles, speeches, and letters.

The following are direct quotes from an article published by Al Testado, Times Sports Editor, entitled "A Dog Detective Does a Scotland Yard Job" . A letter was written in 1955 by Robert W. Scott, son-in-law to John McNab, to Cliff Waterman who was rewarded in his efforts to obtain a history of a really fine working dog.

I found this read interesting because from my reading there is kind of two stories found about the McNab dogs and this one has both. You can finish up the reading at http://flyballdogs.com/personal/mcnab.html

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United States Border Collie National Champions

Just completed a list of U.S. National Champions with Pedigrees If you can add to the pedigrees email me at jeff@usbordercollie.com.

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Border Collie International Supreme Champions

Over the last couple days I have compiled a list of International Supreme Border Collie Champions with pedigrees. It was a time consuming task but something I had been wanting to do for awhile. You can check it out here. If you find any mistakes are can add to any of the pedigrees email me at jeff@usbordercollie.com.

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Breadbasket Of Democracy Posted by Admin 11-10-2007

A question as old as the Constitution: Who should make the economic decisions in this country?

IN THE NEW RED-BLUE LEXICON of American politics, the Red River Valley of North Dakota seems aptly named. This is football-on-Friday-night country, where Clear Channel Radio sets the tone, and patriotic themes blend smoothly with corporate ones. Broad and pancake-flat, with topsoil measured in feet rather than inches, it possesses some of the most prized agricultural land in America. The roads run straight, the pickup trucks are big, and the immense Massey Ferguson tractors that ply the fields come equipped with global positioning system guidance, satellite radio, and quadraphonic sound. In 2004, George Bush carried North Dakota with 63 percent of the vote. It seems like the last place that one might go looking for a revolt against the powers that be.

Nor does a man like Todd Leake seem like the type of person to participate in any such uprising. “Extreme traditionalist” might be closer to the mark. Lean and soft-spoken, Leake has spent the past twenty-eight years farming the homestead established by his great-grandfather, a Canadian immigrant who arrived here over 120 years ago. “I guess you’d describe me as an umpteenth-generation wheat farmer,” he says, “because as far back as we can tell, on both sides of the family, it’s been farmers. And as far back as we can tell, it’s also been wheat.”

 I found this article very interesting and wanted to share it, to finish up the reading go to:

http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/171/

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Hangin' Tree Cowdog Posted by Admin 11-10-2007

These slick or short-haired cowdogs were originally bred by using a cross of approximately 1/8 Catahoula Leopard (for their slick coat and their ability to trail, find, and hold up cattle), 1/4 Australian Shepherd (Hangin’ Tree Black Bear, who won both the Idaho and Montana Stockdog Championships and sold for $20,000.00, was the only Australian Shepherd used, because of his courage and ability to handle any kind of cattle), 1/4 Kelpie (for their endurance, short hair, and herding instinct), and 3/8 to ½ cattle-bred Border Collie (for their ease of training and handling, and their intense herding desire.) This has resulted in a tough cowdog that can easily be taught to trail and find cattle. Choc and Gary Ericsson originated the breed to be the cowboy's ultimate dog. It was named after the family brand--Hangin' Tree. The breed was designed for endurance, as many cowboys need a dog that can go all day and withstand harsh conditions...and sometimes even harsh treatment. Of utmost importance was the dog's ability to hit both heads and heels of cattle. The foundation stock that was selected for the original registry were intelligent, courageous, hardworking and loyal. These slick haired dogs don't collect burrs or stickers and withstand heat well. In winter, they develop a thick undercoat in colder climates. Contact John P. Lavelle at The Hangin' Tree Cowdog Association, Inc. about registration. Eligible pups must demonstrate the ability to hit both heads and heels of cattle.

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