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One of the great joys and highlights of life on our sheep farm is the presence of our wonderful herding dogs, Jet, Meg, and Pip.  These three beautiful Border Collies have each come to us individually, and each is truly unique.  The girls, Jet and Meg, were here first.  Pip joined us more recently in July 2005.  We feel truly blessed to have received all three of these beautiful and talented dogs into our lives here at the farm.  And in Spring 2008, we added Meg's and Pip's puppy, Kate, to our household.  Let me tell you a little about them!  April 20, 2010 update -- Note the addition of little Ben, our new puppy from Meg and Pip, born January 04, 2010 and shown below!

 
bulletJet

Jet is the matron of the family, and was born in 1996.  She was bred by Orin Barnes of Canyon, Texas, and is sired by Robert Miller's Jon, and is out of Orin Barnes' Brittney.  She is an AKC herding champion, and is also a veteran cattle dog.  Jet knows all the ropes and can handle most any situation that comes up without even blinking.  See a photo of Jet as a baby on the Photo Gallery page.  Update 04/20/10:  Jet is 14 years old now, and still going strong.  She just needs a little arthritis medicine to help her with climbing the porch stairs.  She's not herding nowadays, but certainly seems to be enjoying her retirement years!

 

(Here is Jet with Mary on July 12, 2010 -- still a party animal!)

 

bulletMeg

Meg was born in 2000.  She was bred by Richard Walter of Stratton, Nebraska, and is sired by Michelle Weese' WF On The Move ("Moo"), and is out of John Holman's Gin.  Meg won high in trial as well as reserve high in trial in 2002 at the Border Collie Nationals in St. Louis.  She is a very stylish worker.  When not herding, she spends all her time being affectionate and cuddling up to anyone who will give her a chance.  Visiters to the farm have often fallen in love with Meg's flirtatious ways.  Take a look at Meg herding sheep on the Photo Gallery page.  Update 04/20/10:  At 10 years old, Meg has had two litters of pups, and has earned her AKC Advanced Sheep title, now working on her AKC Herding Championship.  What a gal!

 

bulletPip

Pip was born in 1999.  He was bred by Kay Stephens of Navasota, Texas, and is sired by Bruce Fogt's Roy, and is out of Kay Stephens' Bet.  We received Pip in July 2005 after his former owner Andrea Wallace lost her battle with cancer.  Pip is a strong male Border Collie with great stock presence, and is also extremely affectionate and loyal.  He bonded instantly with our family and has been a wonderful addition to the farm.  As might be expected for such a keen male dog, Pip can be a challenge to work, and he came into our lives just at the point when we were ready to step up to this challenge.  See a photo of Pip as a puppy on the Photo Gallery page.  Update 04/20/10:  At 11 years old, Pip has his AKC Advanced Sheep title, and is working on his AKC Herding Championship.  Go get 'em, Pip!

 

bulletKate -- Our Spring 2008 Puppy! 

In mid March 2008, Meg and Pip had a lovely puppy, Kate!    Here she is at 4.5 weeks old, on April 20, 2008.  Also see little Kate's baby picture at a little over 2 weeks old, on the Photo Gallery page.  Update 10/11/10:  Kate is now 2.5 years old, and has proven to be a bright, talented herding dog.  She has already attained her AKC Intermediate Sheep title, and her AKC Started Duck title.  The sky is the limit for Kate!

       (Kate herding at Dogwood Farm, Fall 2009).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bulletBen -- Our Spring 2010 Puppy! 

In January 2010, Meg and Pip had another lovely puppy, Ben!    Here he is at 2.5 weeks old, on January 20, 2010.  Also see Ben's newborn baby picture at 4 days old, on the Photo Gallery page.  Update 04/20/10:  Ben is now 14 weeks old, and  is enrolled in Pat's Puppy Preschool, which I think he really enjoys and which I desperately need!  He is energetic, loving, and usually one step ahead of his owner, which keeps me one my toes!  Update 10/11/10:  Ben is now 9 months old, and is starting to work sheep.  He seems very interested, and is also very willing to please.  He seems like a "natural" and we are excited about his future prospects as a herding dog!

 

 

 

 

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