No Sheep farm is complete with out a good stock dog.
My 1st Border Collie Jute came before the sheep. Due to her age and my lack of experience, training her to work sheep was not a complete success, although with her desire to work she does have her uses.
The star of the farm is Rocky Top. With his natural abilities and willingness to please, he has taught me much more that I have him. With out his help the daily running of the farm would be much more time consuming – and not near as much fun!
Top and I are now competing in the Novice Class in sheep herding. With his forgiving nature, he has carried us through to several 1st’s.
Novice Dog of the Year award from the Mid South Stock Dog Association 2009
Our recent addition is a full brother to Topper. While having a completely different personality, Ash is showing the same natural instincts and desire to work. We expect he will also be a benefit to our working farm, as well as competing in herding.
