rusty&biscuit

Thanks to both of you :-) Piper, I agree, I don't think sheep unless kept shorn all year round would do very well here! But yeah, cattle, ducks or goats would still be ideal :) Kavik, thank you very much, but Nobby is extremely far away, but thank you :)

wow this really boils my blood...just leaving the scene when it's your responsibility, that's absaloutly outrageous. I hope the offenders get caught! And as for your friend, I am sorry to hear she had to be victim to this, I hope she heals soon!

thanks :) Yeah a fair fw up here have mentioned they'd love to do it...could make a lot of money out of it! I'd love to get acreage and do it some day, but hey, I'm only 16 I don't plan on moving out anytime soon :laugh:

Hi everyone! Was unsure where to post this, but was just wondering if there were any dog herding classes or something like that in far north queensland? I am in Cairns but have always wanted to train my australian shepherd to herd either sheep or cattle and have a chance to play arond with it. But living in suburbia obviously I can't :p But is there anyone in the tablelands or inisfail/tully that do this? Thanks in advance :)

I have to agree with everyone who has suggested adult dogs by a means of rescue or ex-show dog. Then you truly know the temperament of your dog. I could go on, but don't want to repeat what has already been said :)

I'd love to get my dogs out for a play :) The off leash beaches here are fantastic! I most likely wouldn't be able to get out for a coffee, but my dogs would appreciate the playtime :)

I'll second a sheltie! I know the shedding isn't great, but clipping is always an option. They're such beautiful little dogs, biddable (like all working dogs, hence why I love the herding group!), not a high prey drive so won't do more than attempt to herd your chooks, and not overly energetic like a jack russel, or my favourite breed, the schipperke. I would love to reccommend a schip, they have no doggy odour, however are very hyperactive and might scare your children. I have heard a lot of people saying schipperkes are little devil dogs, however my boy is an angel, very biddable, listens to everything I say, and doesn't try and kill every small animal in his path...however, I always say he has ADHD, however the hyperactivity is typical of the breed :laugh: However in my opinion, the newfoundland or saint bernard, despite their size, are hands down the most wonderful dogs for young children and families. However I do not have the room to accomodate eithr, aww My neighbours had a newfie, she was beautiful!

And here is my contribution to the thread, of my most precious boy as a baby! They Don't Stay Small Forever by All4aBiscuit, on Flickr

Aww this thread makes me so happy ^.^ All so adorable!!

When my gorgeous crossbreed passed on, I decided I wanted to start showing dogs. I was set on getting an ACD, but my parents didn't want one, as the previous dog was an ACD mix. So next up, I liked the Aussies. And so came along Rusty. However as much as I love him, I can't say I'd get another anytime soon...he's not the high-drive dog I thought he'd be...actually quite lazy So now I had Cherry (my staffy mix) and Rusty. I finally convinced the parents to let me get a third dog, but the criterea had to meet the condinitions that it was a small dog, with a relatively short cort. Well the alone cut out my dream of an ACD. Then the coat length cut out the Japanese spitz.I was looking for a dog that was loyal, aloof with strangers, intelligent, and not too yappy. I couldn't find anything, and I had always said I'd never own a schipperke (as a young child i would look through the dog breed books and i thought they looked boring ), but now, I own one who I absaloutely adore! Best dog I've ever come across, intensly loyal. I am now definately hooked on schips, hope to breed them one day However, when I can get a place of my own, I will be straight away getting an ACD ;)