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The funniest thing is i never even heard of Koolies until I saw mine. Mind you I was looking for a Kelpie at the time and was told most assuredly that this was a "Pure bred Kelpie". It just so happens that the daughter of the farmer was selling the excess puppies from his replacement breeding and got the names wrong. As for pure bred Koolie....... well I suppose it's possible, but Koolies being what they are he is as pure as he is gunna get I'd say. I took him to be DNA tested for the register and joined the Koolie Club so I can enter events if he turns out OK as he ages. I will look for some pics I put here when he was 12 weeks old. Cheers

YES, I am going to Welshpool. So you will see me bumble with Chance and Jenna LOL

I think genetics play a huge part in a dogs capability. You can have two red kelpies standing side by side that look identical, but have different breeding. One may work hard and fast and be a real yardy type dog and the other may work like a border, out wide and more paddocky. There are so many different lines. Quote ^^^^^ (Not sure how to do it properly) Funny you should say that, Chance was farm bred to work cattle. I wonder if a "sheep bred" Koolie would work differently... Adam

Hi, We have a Koolie and a BC, both of which are only 7 months old. They work in completely different ways. "Chance" (no relation to the other Chance listed) is a red merle Koolie. He works very very fast always running and seemingly tireless. This does stress the sheep out a bit and as Chance and I are both beginners we are working on slowing him down and stopping the constant barking. "Jenna" the BC is much slower, works wider and seems to have more "control" of the sheep. She works with eye and attitude rather than speed and noise. From watching Kelpies, BC's and Koolies all working 1 after the other I have noticed that BC's work wider and dash in for a nip every so often but generally have great control of the sheep through eye and personality. Kelpies stalk and eye as well but tend to work closer to the sheep and are more fond of moving than standing still like a BC. They are also more vocal. Koolies are like dogs on speed. They love the work, but treat it more as a game. They still get the job done but seem to need the sheep to do something at all times and don't like them to be still. They seldom stalk or directly eye the sheep and are fond of body slamming rather than nipping. Mind you these are my own views as a beginner and should not at all be taken as gospel. Adam P.S. We are going out to have some fun this weekend so I will try to get picks of different dogs to demonstrate what i mean.

I had a problem with 1 of my puppies having Demodex, so I went with Advocate. Adam

WOW, I feel kinda dumb now. I am spending $97.00 a week to feed my Dane puppies (2 of them). That is just Roayl Canin Giant Breed Puppy. If I count the meat, bones, Sardines, Eggs etc etc etc....... I think I'll go sit down for a while, I just got a headache Cheers

I use MSM Glucosamine & Chondroiton powder with my GD pups, It is human grade and I have no problems. You can buy it from most chemists and health food shops. Cheers Adam

I didn't vote. There are a whole heap of other dog breeds not listed which are just as good for a family. Take Great Danes for example (Biased lol) Huge but very gentle, tolerant dogs that love kids (MOST of the time). Like some people have said not all dogs of all breeds are suitable for all families. Cheers Adam

Hi, I am considering these as well. But by the time both of my dogs are adults they will weigh in at about 80-90 kgs apparently (That is each). So 18 patties a day i would be feeding, that is a scary thought for my wallet hehehehe. Cheers Adam

IS it too late to put my name down ? Adam