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TBC’S Pat

TBC’S PAT ABCA 219734 Hips OFA Good/Elbows normal; eyes tested clear; DNACEA normal TBC Pat is a small, rough coated, black and white female! Pat is from a long line of sheep and cattle working dogs! Pat has an outstanding personality, and endears herself to everyone who meets her! Pat has placed and won atContinueContinue reading “TBC’S Pat”

Imported Gail

@IMPORTED GAIL ABCA 105667 Gail’s DOB is 1-24-95 – hips OFA good penn hip scores above average – eyes tested normal. Baer Tested Normal! Gail has been with us since she was 10 month olds, and has placed and won consistently in open for a number of years, as well as qualifying for the Nationals!ContinueContinue reading “Imported Gail”

TBC’S Megan

ABCA 161956 Open Trial Winner of OFA Good/PennHip scores in the 98% – Eyes tested clear. Baer Tested normal! Megan is permanently retired from breeding.

TBC’S Jaffe

TBC JAFFE ABCA 252278 – Hips OFA good elbows normal, eyes tested clear, DNA CEA normal Jaffe’s pictures speak a volume regarding his looks, and his demeanor matches his looks for he’s a cool, calm and a fun dog! Jaffe is coming along well in training on sheep, goats, and various types of birds! As of July,ContinueContinue reading “TBC’S Jaffe”

It’s Not “All In How You Raise Them”: The Role Of Genetics In Behavior

Conventional wisdom says that young puppies come to us as blank slates. Full of promise and limitless potential, ready to be molded into your ideal companion as long as you do your part – provide lots of love, the right amount of discipline, and appropriate training along the way. If you’re a caring, responsible pet owner, there’s no reason that your puppy should not grow up to be a model canine citizen.