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Dogs can have very different careers than their general population does Many years ago, one of our better yard dogs with sheep was my little dog, Wreckit ..a dachsieX Aussie terrier! She LOVED it, and had a few tricks the other dogs just couldn't/didn't do! Then there was my Brother's Koolie bitch who was a brilliant duck retriever - such a soft mouth and great retrieve! I firmly believe kelpies are tough enough and quick enough to be very good with cattle.

Reminds me of one time I was speaking with a lady whio lived "up North" and bred Great Danes for cattle work. She spoke at length about their exploits , and I would have loved to have seen them in action!!

Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work. Unlike genetic changes, epigenetic changes are reversible and do not change your DNA sequence, but they can change how your body reads a DNA sequence.

Many years ago ..as in around 60, the dogs we had here were mostly borders , with one kelpie I remember . They were gentler and had more 'eye' than the kelpies , and were very popular with sheep graziers .We had short and long coat (station- bred) . Back in the 70's dad thought he'd buy an adult bitch from a breeder ..an expensive exercise , but 'Flossie' was NOT a success. She was unused to the BIG area , the dry and the huge mobs of sheep..she would come to a stop, and look for help , poor girl , so she was returned . Then came our first Koolie, and they have remained 'top dog' here.

Lovely caring photos

Brilliant concept

@Papillon Kisses- that link went to all sorts of things from wild pig hunting to shane warne ...I scrolled thru a bit, but couldn't see what I was looking for

I am glad things are going well They will be SO pleased when they can race around again

I was just reading about this Those poor women . Wonder what happened to cause the dog to behave like this ....

Brilliant program

What a horrible shock for you . Here's hoping proper healing can now begin

Poor Bunches-and poor you

Oh I hope things are better this morning ...

scary !

thank you for the update

Those damn collars would make anyone depressed As suggested, warm chicken, or hot dogs , or salami Glad they are home, and so pleased beatrice sailed thru~ give Bunches a little skritch from me ...

Thinking of you & the girls today <3

Well Done, T .

I thought of this scenario- or maybe he was not used to men at all?

Dear little thing .... I love how she sneaks in at night ...

Not too long to worry yourself silly ....

Hi - a vet would be the only way to find out what's happening - sorry. Online help is limited . He needs experienced hands-on, and possibly Xrays etc. especially as it seems to be growing.

Yes! That is a scary video

What a wonderful program