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<blockquote data-quote="RDFF" data-source="post: 1720377" data-attributes="member: 39018"><p>Lots of "border collie breeders" (notice I didn't capitalize that) out there that are into this breed because of it's "agility/energy/performance abilities", like to run, jump, and catch frisbies in agility competitions, etc. They'll pick them for color, and about everything else under the sun, with NO consideration in the least for "herding ability". Jack Knox was the fellow that I bought mine from (very, very well known in the international Border Collie herding competition circuit, <a href="https://thehomesteadpress.com/jack-knox-clinic-schedule/" target="_blank">https://thehomesteadpress.com/jack-knox-clinic-schedule/</a> ). He absolutely hated that that was happening in the breed, and insisted that the ONLY qualification there ought to be for breeding selection is an incredibly strong instinctive ability to herd. If they can make THAT cut, they're a keeper, if not, they should NEVER be considered for breeding at all. He was very concerned that the "agility competitions" and AKC registration would destroy the breed... and I suspect that he was right............ eventually, it'll catch up to them. However, I also suspect that there will always be the purists like him that will keep those amazing bloodlines going for what they were intended for. Just have to remember that just like in any other species, not all in the breed are created equal, just because they're "purebred". Add into that all the "cheating" on pedigrees that takes place, and it can get difficult to know what you're getting, unless you've got DNA tested stock.</p><p></p><p>My Dad always used to say, you can't ride papers! I think he knew what he was talking about.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RDFF, post: 1720377, member: 39018"] Lots of "border collie breeders" (notice I didn't capitalize that) out there that are into this breed because of it's "agility/energy/performance abilities", like to run, jump, and catch frisbies in agility competitions, etc. They'll pick them for color, and about everything else under the sun, with NO consideration in the least for "herding ability". Jack Knox was the fellow that I bought mine from (very, very well known in the international Border Collie herding competition circuit, [URL]https://thehomesteadpress.com/jack-knox-clinic-schedule/[/URL] ). He absolutely hated that that was happening in the breed, and insisted that the ONLY qualification there ought to be for breeding selection is an incredibly strong instinctive ability to herd. If they can make THAT cut, they're a keeper, if not, they should NEVER be considered for breeding at all. He was very concerned that the "agility competitions" and AKC registration would destroy the breed... and I suspect that he was right............ eventually, it'll catch up to them. However, I also suspect that there will always be the purists like him that will keep those amazing bloodlines going for what they were intended for. Just have to remember that just like in any other species, not all in the breed are created equal, just because they're "purebred". Add into that all the "cheating" on pedigrees that takes place, and it can get difficult to know what you're getting, unless you've got DNA tested stock. My Dad always used to say, you can't ride papers! I think he knew what he was talking about. [/QUOTE]
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