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<blockquote data-quote="sheepdogtrail" data-source="post: 7713251" data-attributes="member: 151839"><p>I would agree about picking the breeder first. Only you really know what you are looking for in a pup so try to find a breeder that has the same requirements that you do. Ideally, you get a pup from someone who is breeding collies that have the traits that you want in a dog. Talk to them about your options on selecting a pup. </p><p></p><p>That stated. Your new pup is not guaranteed to work for you. Most will. Some do not. For what ever reason. I would like to think a good breeder would take a non working dog back and re home it in a pet family if need be or work with it some to see what the issues are.</p><p></p><p>Good dogs are hard to find. Work dogs are even harder to get. But they are still out there. You just have to look. It might take a while. </p><p></p><p>Health is important. Unfortunately, the Border Collie has a good deal of potential health issues. Consider a full battery of genetic test to increase your odds on getting a dog that can last a while with you. If the parents of the pup have been tested and are all clear on the test. That is good enough for me. </p><p></p><p>I had a pup that was very powerful with lots of presence and really trustworthy. She wanted to work with me as a team member. She went deaf at the age of three. I kept that princess until she passed on at the age of 14. She could read my lips and pick up on body language. I could not use her in the pens as she could not hear animals approaching from the rear. Other than that she was one heck of gathering dog who could push and hold as well as any other good work dog. I had to put her on hand signals for close work, which she picked up in a couple of weeks.</p><p></p><p>Good luck to you and I hope you find the pup you are hoping for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sheepdogtrail, post: 7713251, member: 151839"] I would agree about picking the breeder first. Only you really know what you are looking for in a pup so try to find a breeder that has the same requirements that you do. Ideally, you get a pup from someone who is breeding collies that have the traits that you want in a dog. Talk to them about your options on selecting a pup. That stated. Your new pup is not guaranteed to work for you. Most will. Some do not. For what ever reason. I would like to think a good breeder would take a non working dog back and re home it in a pet family if need be or work with it some to see what the issues are. Good dogs are hard to find. Work dogs are even harder to get. But they are still out there. You just have to look. It might take a while. Health is important. Unfortunately, the Border Collie has a good deal of potential health issues. Consider a full battery of genetic test to increase your odds on getting a dog that can last a while with you. If the parents of the pup have been tested and are all clear on the test. That is good enough for me. I had a pup that was very powerful with lots of presence and really trustworthy. She wanted to work with me as a team member. She went deaf at the age of three. I kept that princess until she passed on at the age of 14. She could read my lips and pick up on body language. I could not use her in the pens as she could not hear animals approaching from the rear. Other than that she was one heck of gathering dog who could push and hold as well as any other good work dog. I had to put her on hand signals for close work, which she picked up in a couple of weeks. Good luck to you and I hope you find the pup you are hoping for. [/QUOTE]
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