Thought you may like to see how it is done in the country of origin...
You'll note the nipping at the cow's ankles. It is this very bred-in feature which gives these dogs their 'heeler' name; and which makes them not so suitable as purely pet animals. Like Border Collies and other working dogs, a good one is an absolute delight. The less good can be a fright!
You'll note the nipping at the cow's ankles. It is this very bred-in feature which gives these dogs their 'heeler' name; and which makes them not so suitable as purely pet animals. Like Border Collies and other working dogs, a good one is an absolute delight. The less good can be a fright!
THAT is a super video... Loved it. Folks in this neck of the woods don't use cattle dogs much any longer... they tend to use 4-Wheelers...
ReplyDeleteTHAT is a REAL SHAME. There is NOTHING more valuable than a good cattle dog.
I agree with, Frankie, would love to see some beautiful cattle dogs!
ReplyDeleteYes, as we learn in the first few chapters of Far from the Madding Crowd.
ReplyDeleteWorking dogs working is a beautiful sight.
We took wool to a mill for carding once that was on a family farm. One of the dogs literally herded us from place to place as we wandered about, waiting.
We had two blue heelers and a german shepard, we wee much younger then, they all need lots of exercise.
ReplyDeleteMerle...........