aussie_cowgirl
Well-known member
Aww I like the name Eli.
Jogeephus":3kpl4jq7 said:Eli seems to have a little hard headed streak in him but for the most part he is really a good dog. He is picking up tricks pretty fast too.
1982vett":2pwm0sez said:Sounds like riding around on your lap is a pretty good start.
Jogeephus":2f2gz3gj said:jcummins":2f2gz3gj said:this was suppose to be MY dog...but the Mrs. definitely claims ownership too now. He wins over hearts.
Same with mine. I don't want the ladies ruining him. He rode on the tractor with me all day. Did real good till I saw he was getting a little bored and picked him up and held him. From then on, it was hold-me time. I found its kinda hard to get a big harrow thru a 16' gate with a pup trying to steer the tractor. :lol2:
Jogeephus":1v5z544m said:funky 4-Her":1v5z544m said:Awwww! what a cutie!! Is he straight heeler?? Sounds like he will make a fine cattle dog.
Yes. I was actually looking for mix but we had some good recommendations on this breeder so my son went to look. When my son went to see the puppies all of them went to the owner but this one ran right to him. I think he is going to be a good dog. He sure knows how to pull your heart strings anyhow.
spinandslide":3jitoyep said:Jogeephus":3jitoyep said:funky 4-Her":3jitoyep said:Awwww! what a cutie!! Is he straight heeler?? Sounds like he will make a fine cattle dog.
Yes. I was actually looking for mix but we had some good recommendations on this breeder so my son went to look. When my son went to see the puppies all of them went to the owner but this one ran right to him. I think he is going to be a good dog. He sure knows how to pull your heart strings anyhow.
Cute Pup! He has similar coloring to my old heeler who I had to put down 2 weeks ago. They are awesome helpers, mine was tough as nails..he never got scared or gave up.
I got hooked on their breed when as a kid I saw a heeler at the rodeo that they used to bring the bucking bulls back into the chutes..boy that dog worked for his dinner!
Jogeephus":3a9e2d9f said:I hope Eli will be as good as what ya'll have said. He is smart. What I'd really like him to do is just guard the gates while I feed hay. If I can get him to do that, he will earn his keep.
Spinandslide, I know that was tough losing your dog. Its going to be tough when that day comes with mine. Is he the one on the saddle? Neat pic.
Jogeephus":3f4xuktb said:Glad to hear you got one in the making. I've been unlucky with dogs for several years. Seems only 1 in 20 are worth feeding. Have had some great ones that leave big shoes to fill. I think Eli may be able to fill the shoes.
Yesterday I walked across a pasture to check the goat garden where I have corn planted. Left the gate open while I was inside. Four loose calves I have ended up walking toward the gate. Without being told, Eli ran over to the open gate and sat down and watched them. When the calves got to the opening where they could make a choice to come in or walk by, Eli made the decision for them and sent them running. This was all done with me just watching. Gives me hope.
Jogeephus":1b1xz27r said:I didn't see the kennel but my son said Eli's sire was short and thick. About 45 lbs. Wasn't fat but very muscular. Eli's uncle won something big last year. Reserve champion in some national show or something like that. I wanted a healer type but didn't really expect him to get me a registered animal like this.(my experience with registered bird dogs has not been good) The breeder is supposed to be a good one who doesn't crank out a bunch of pups so I think he is from pretty descent working blood.
Can you go on their website and trace back the lineage? If so, I'll try it and see what type blood he has. Don't know much about this breed but I'm beginning to learn a little about them and its interesting.