Megan R Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi! I'm new here, and I don't currently have a BC, but I used too. Tucker(my BC, RIP) was my first BC, and I couldn't provide what he needed, and because of that, he was hit by a car(that and a contractor left the gate open. >=[ ). I've currently got a Lab mix, he's a great dog, but seriously lacking in the intensity/trainablity department. I really miss my Border Collie, and plan on getting another when I *know* I can provide all the exersize/stimulation he/she will need. But, until then, I'd love to read up on them and sports I can do with them. And, of course, 'hear' any and all stories you are willing to share. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hey Meg! I know you already from the dog.com forum. If I were you, I'd spend some time skimming through the various stickies at the top of each forum and doing some searches for keywords that interest you - you'll get a lot of great info that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan R Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hey! I didnt know your 2 girls were BC's! Learnin' something new already! LOL! I'll go do that! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well they aren't pure BCs, but the people on the board have never complained. Maggie's a suspected BC/Cattle Dog cross, and Ziva we don't know, but given what her brother looked like, I think there's some BC in her (with larger parts JRT and Corgi lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi Meg! I agree with Erin for sure. Start by reading stickies and then sit back and enjoy the ride. You'll find there's a bunch of us in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Welcome Megan. Folks are much better about answering specific questions are perhaps providing stories about specific topics, so once you're donw with all the sticky reading, ask us questions and you're sure to get all sorts of great answers. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan R Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ok, I love to read, and BC's are one of my favorite subjects. Well, I know(now) that there are tons of BC-lovers/breeders/owners in NC.....do any of you have dogs bred by Donald Thomas. To my knowledge he is a very good breeder, who breeds for herding ability, and a sound temperment. He bred my Tucker.....just curious to see if any one else has dogs from his lines.... ETA : Tuck was out of Kate by Lad. Mr. Thomas called us a month before Tuck died to see if we had him neutered, he wanted to continue the Kate X Lad line, but all the other pups were spayed/neutered, Kate had retired, and Lad had died. Tuck had kennel cough at the time and was unable to breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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