Aqha Grulla Mares
Our Border Collies
Since I was a child we have always had Border Collies around the ranch. For working stock and family pets! Just like our horses, disposition and natural working ability means everything but why not also have an attractive animal? Over the years and people asking for pups out of our dogs we decided to do a small amount of breeding and still to this day we only have a couple litters per year. Our dogs have a high drive and tight eye working ability but also a great 'off-switch', which makes them wonderful to train and have around. They are all registered, health tested and family raised! Extremely well socialized and a part of our family, just like the parents. Not kept in kennels.
ABCA ROY (imported)
Ben x Jazz
"Roy"
“Blue” (blue dilute) retired
ABCA IMP ROSS
Sire x Dam
"Gin" (blue dilute, non merle)
We imported Ross from Wales in July of 2020 after waiting and searching for the perfect male to bring to our breeding program. I had been watching his parents and when Ross came available I knew he was the one! He's the perfect mix between a hardworking, stylish, high drive dog but who also has our signature 'off-switch' and LOVES EVERYONE! Puppy buyers and visitors always love to meet Ross, and he always loves hugs from the kids and giving everyone a kiss!
ABCA LAZY J BILL
Sire x Dam
"Bill" (retired)
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From Paul Adams, who has been using our boy Bill for about a month now:
"Bill is a handlers dream he shows up to work with smile every day. I never have to wonder if he's gonna give less than 100%. He is extremely smart about his stock he is working whether it be sheep or cows. He is soft enough to work sheep and plenty tough enough to work cows. He bites a heel and will take a good kicking and go straight back to work. Very excited to start some of his pups. If they have the personality that he does they will be a lot fun!"
ABCA SHINING C STEEL
Sire x Dam
"Steel"
"Steel" came from a very small breeder in Missouri who raises some incredible dogs! I picked Steel from his litter and brought him to Texas when he was 12 weeks old. From the moment I met him I knew he was special and different. He was always a mature dog, even as a puppy. A good friend of mine who does K9 search and rescue met Steel when he was still very young and she told me right then, that's a very special dog. He's completely devoted to me and if you've seen him at events with me you'll know, he never leaves my side yet loves hugs and pictures from all the kids who go by! He has proven to be tough on stock with a great mix of strong yet easy to train characteristics and has a fantastic 'off-switch'. Everyone who has met Steel wants one of his puppies We've had a couple of litters by him now and they've excelled in everything from ranch dogs to stock dogs, search and rescue, dock diving, family pets and more.
ABCA SHINING C TAFF
Dunelle Choc x Astra Goldie
"Taff" (Lilac)
We imported Taff from Scotland in June of 2022, after another long and thorough search for the perfect male to cross on IMP Ross daughters. As soon as we saw the video of little Taff as a puppy working sheep our hearts were set on having him! He also has that important 'off-switch' to go along with his high drive to work and a loving, eager to meet anyone and everyone personality! The first litter by him out of our Ross x Jenna daughter Icee has been absolutely incredible and we are looking forward to having more litters by this amazing dog!