tumblehome Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 I am brand new, having joined yesterday. I don't own a BC. Yet. I have lusted after the breed for years but have had to make do with field-bred goldens. In case you don't know about them, they're goldens the way they used to be, they are the pariahs of the bench community. They are the working variety of the breed. The split between "breed standard" goldens and working goldens is as profound and as complete as the split that's developed in BCs; but it took goldens maybe 30 years to get screwed up and it's only taken a few seriously demented BC breeders a measly 10 years to split the breed. These days, I am amazed to see, in the conformation ring, a BC that is NOT prancing like a largish though similarly-furnished Sheltie. I think it's pretty odd that the two breeds to which I gladly give my heart are split in much the same way by the same sorts of people for the same dismaying results. I can't imagine, back 10 years ago, a BC breeder looking at the damage that's been done to the golden retriever...and seeing a good thing. I am sure my BC will find me, soon enough. It's very nice being here. Thanks. Chris Ostrowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border_collie_crazy Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 you will fit in well lol my friend has a feild bred Golden, he is huge compared to the show type lol I like feild labs better too, I find show labs to be rather ugly lol too blocky and bulky and short and fat lol but feild labs.. I find them absolutly gorgous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katelynn & Gang Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 So long as it CAN do what it originally bred for and ISN'T registered with AKC, I like it! LOL Welcome to the BC Boards Chris! Have fun! Katelynn, Dice, and Cuebeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumblehome Posted May 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 "I find show labs to be rather ugly lol too blocky and bulky and short and fat lol but feild labs.." ************************* Yeah...we call them coffee table Labs when we're being nice, and Pigadors when we're being honest. Chris Ostrowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miztiki Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hello Chris, welcome to the BC boards. Chris is well known over on the raw list. Whenever you do get a BC, it will be especially nice for you because your dog can herd the livestock and later eat them. Win-win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy525 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hi, I am brand new at this, please pardon any faux pas. I am just a lowly dog owner, with no knowledge of field trials, etc., excepting the movie "Babe". I have just today brought home a border collie mix from a lab rescue. Is he eligible for discussion? I had no idea of this AKC controversy. I had a golden for 10 years, and she was a GREAT dog. We took in a golden from a relative and he was NUTS, became agoraphobic and the very unpredictably agressive. It makes sense having learned what I just did about the split. It is a tragedy for this to be happening to other breeds. Anyway, my question is about my new adoptee. He is border collie/lab and was raised with 5 purebred labs at a house with access to a farm. We live on 5+ acres, but are currently lacking anyting to herd excepting children and cats, neither of which I think will take too kindly to being herded. He appears to be a very laid back dog, laying around, but up and following anytime I get up. He has not been around children in his former life. Any tips on meeting his needs and our needs for him to be a housedog, with plenty of outside exercise? Thanks for any help and happy Memorial Day, praying for our soldiers abroad and families that have suffered losses over the many years of war. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hey, congrats on adopting a Border Collie. I hope you have a long and happy relationship with your new family member. Many of the board folks share their lives with mixes. A Border collie is a lifestyle, not a registry, as you'll soon find out if you hang around here! As to your other questions, you'lll find lots more information and help if you start a topic under the "general" section. But a short answer is, if your dog seems healthy and happy with his current level of exercise, then you don't need to change anything - for now! But be advised that sometimes a new adoptee can settle in and surprse you - be prepared and do come back often - we love pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadie Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Well said Rebecca . . . You nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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