I once purchased a border collie in Center Barnstead New Hampshire from a man named Maurice MacGregor in the late 80's. Is this the same guy? The dog was great.
All of my fathers cattle dogs were border collies. He like they the best, they were quick learners and extremely intelligent. Every morning the dogs would run down to the pasture and bring the cattle back to the homestead without being told to. Their hard working animals that are willing to please their master.
Excelente ver el trabajo colectivo , felicitaciones Tengo varios border y pastoreo con una de ellas y disfruto mucho. Hace 15 años me enamoré de esta raza viéndolos trabajar, es maravilloso.
@Supercucu123 My border collie's mother is now almost 11 years old. She works a herd of black angus by herself! I would help my friend Roxanne, her owner, with feeding cows in the winter and watch in amazement as that dog held back the entire herd from the hay while we cut the twine off the round bale and unrolled it. Amazing! There's nothing these dogs can't do.
These are really amazing dogs. But if you don't have plenty of land to run cattle or plan on exercising the border collie for a minimum of 2 hours a day without a leash please don't get a border collie. They are too valuable to the cattle rancher and sheep herder to have the breed destroyed for pet use. God forbid a puppy mill started breeding this special dog. They are highly active dogs and super intelligent who need to work for a living. NOT FOR HOME USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a almost 8mo aussie. I have no idea at how to begin training for herding. I know aussies and border collies are different driving techniques but still same general trainign right? I want a border collie for herding and other showings....but how am i supposed to introduce my aussie to sheep/cattle without him getting scared?
@ElectricChalk Yes, your Aussie will need the same kind of training. Try locating a good herding trainer near you to get you and your dog started right. Books and videos help. Mac's DVD is one of the best: macsbordercollies.tripod.com/
@ElectricChalk How old is he? If he's closing on a year old get him in a round pen with half a dozen dog broke sheep and cut him loose. Don't try to direct him at all the first few times, just let him get in there and chase. Once he's got his interest up and he's really exciting about/latched onto the stock, then you start putting yourself into the equation and directing the dog. Stir up the instinct first, then work on establishing command over it.
@ElectricChalk This assume you are talking about an Australian Shepherd and not an Australian Cattle Dog (a.k.a. Heeler) First, you need to make sure that your Aussie will indeed work stock. I say this because I had an Aussie whose sire and dam worked cattle on a daily basis, and she showed no interest whatsoever. By contrast, my Border Collie came from working parents and he's as keen as a razor. It all depends.Hope this helps
i have a 5 year old border collie lab mix, and i had no idea that he would do this, then one day some of our cattle got out of the stock pen and he rounded them all up one by one and chased them back in, weve had him since a pup and i have no idea where he learned to do that! i love border collie lab mixes
I have two BC's...that's the most amazing thing I ever saw!....I was mistakenly under the impression that BC's were Sheepdogs only!...stunning!...thanks for posting this!
Boarder Collie are probably the best at herding but the issue is not just hearding but being able to defend sheep from the wolves. Would a Boarder Collie even try to proetect sheep from Wolves?
A border collie is not intended as a guardian dog, and does not live with the sheep. In fact, the border collie is not to interact with the sheep at all without direct instruction from the handler. My border collies move my sheep, but would be trying to work them constantly if left alone with them. This would stress my sheep, and they would fail to breed. For guardian animals I use Akbash dogs. They live with the sheep 24 hours a day and protect them from all comers.
@Savant74656 those akbash look kinda soft, why not pits or rottweilers as protectors to make sure you have got tight security? ..... do the boarder collies interact with the akbash?
@MrScottydabody Pits and rotts are not intended for that purpose. They do not endure harsh weather well, are too people dependent, and are too high strung to interact responsibly with livestock. The akbash are gentle with people and respectful of my herding dogs. They are also utterly reliable against coyotes, stray dogs, and any other predator. They only turn on protection mode when it is needed, and pose no threat to my community. They live in the pasture year-round, are hearty, and diligent
my collie is 8 months old , he is afraid of cattle , what would be the best way to bring him out of this , hes smart enough for sure its just the fear factor he needs to get over , any advise. he gos everywhere with me , and l mean everyday, he wont even nip them with his teeth.
I really don't have any idea of how to train a border collie, but most border collies just the herding instinct. My border collie is just 2 & around 16 months I noticed when I went into a horse paddock, Toby who was alway with me, caught on that when I smooched at a horse it meant to move and he started moving the horses around. He has been kicked by a yearling or two, but he learned how to avoid that and he herds any group of horses now. He's smart and is a great help to me @ feeding time
@stevenpowell100 Your collie is still very young and just needs to build confidence. Try to not let him get into a situation with livestock that he can't "win." When he gets older, maybe 1 years old, start introducing him to livestock in a controlled way so he "wins" and builds confidence. Seek out professional trainers like Mac MacGregor who will help you get your pup started right.
@stevenpowell100 I got a 2month Austrailian Shepard/Border Collie pup who is to small for the cows, but i already have her started working with the goats, she doesnt like one goat, but they know well enough to go, she still needs ALOT of work, but my dad said it wil take a few years, and starting early is a good thing for a pup.
I work on a ranch here in Arizona and have a border collie who just turned 1. I take him with me daily, whether on horseback or even 4 wheeler, and Slick is like having 2 extra hands with me. He is smart and able to think on his own. When I do give him direction, it is by whistle or voice commands. He watches the cattle and seems to know when to apply pressure & when to back off. Border Collies can make great cow dogs. Thanks Mr. MacGregor for your great video!
@Drifter1821 The dogs are trained to respond to voice or whistle commands from the farmer. If you listen closely to the video, you can hear Mac whistling and calling commands to his dogs. Expert breeders and trainers, like Mac, have developed the Border collie into the world's top herding breed. Border collies dominate all the international herding competitions. Mac has won countless sheep and cattle herding competions with his dogs.
Brilliant teamwork as a pack. Now this is what I call 'working' border collies. No foo-foo dogs here. I am amazed at how well conditioned the dogs are to avoid contact with the flying hooves. My Kody, Sam's grandson, is as intrepid as his grandfather in this video, but was clocked this spring by a horse in the tooth, and I had to have dental restorative survery done to save the tooth. Perhaps horses are more adept at bucking or Kody is a little slow on the uptake. Nice work Mac. Excellent dogs.
@myran2000 Good question! Mac's dogs are tough because he has been selectively breeding his border collies for courage and stamina for many years. I talked with Mac today, and he said that training is important, but good breeding is what makes a dog strong enough to work cattle.
@zootblues i agree but the issue is not breeding tough boarder collie, but that you may be bias in favor of the the Boarder Collie. Perhaps, you should include 1 or two german shepards and or rottweilers to your fleet of dogs because it would improve the efficiency in hearding and would also mean tougher defense against predators.
damn those dogs are fast. I wish I had a use for one cuz they are so awesome.
Jawbreaker2237 2 weeks ago
How much do they cost?
isha107330 3 weeks ago
Do you guys sell puppies and do u ship
PeopleOfTheHorse 1 month ago
@PeopleOfTheHorse Yes Mac sells and can ship pups. Contact Mac at 321-268-4266.
zootblues 1 month ago
@GrumGrix Yes, dogs do occasionally get kicked. Serious injuries are rare because these dogs are extremely quick, and soon learn to duck!
zootblues 1 month ago
I am wondering if my dog Blazer is from this line.
She is 9 years old, her mother is 13 years old, also by the name of Blazer, bought from Ron Conkling in Florida.
mortalxmalcontent 1 month ago
I once purchased a border collie in Center Barnstead New Hampshire from a man named Maurice MacGregor in the late 80's. Is this the same guy? The dog was great.
MrKayakbobkayak 1 month ago
@MrKayakbobkayak It is indeed the same guy. He just won an important dog trial in New Hampshire last summer.
zootblues 1 month ago
@basseazdi make that a 3rd from me thanks to you
reicc 1 month ago
this is amazing!!!! so incredible to watch them work
ladygal101 3 months ago
All of my fathers cattle dogs were border collies. He like they the best, they were quick learners and extremely intelligent. Every morning the dogs would run down to the pasture and bring the cattle back to the homestead without being told to. Their hard working animals that are willing to please their master.
thekilla631 4 months ago
2 dislikes were made by cows
basseazdi 4 months ago 8
I love seeing border collies doing what they were born to do! :)
MissDaisydog155 5 months ago
Nice Video and good informations... Thanky you for that.
Look at my Border Collie Bitch:
Greetings from Germany!
foo1too2 5 months ago
Muito bom
krugrgs 6 months ago
Excelente ver el trabajo colectivo , felicitaciones Tengo varios border y pastoreo con una de ellas y disfruto mucho. Hace 15 años me enamoré de esta raza viéndolos trabajar, es maravilloso.
Serburmvd 6 months ago
My red and white BC from working parents is the type to sneak in and nip heals...she'd be a good cattle dog I reckon:P BCs can herd anything lol:P
Canislupess 6 months ago
amazing dogs
chiwawae 6 months ago
The border collie is an all around working dog, whether it be a farm dog, gun dog, police dog, or family companion, they put in 110%
StefyStuff 7 months ago
A truly terrific video.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Synesthesias 7 months ago
The most I ever seen is a team of 2 dogs. But I guess for cattle you have to bring in a little back up. :D. BC are awesome.
Supercucu123 7 months ago
@Supercucu123 My border collie's mother is now almost 11 years old. She works a herd of black angus by herself! I would help my friend Roxanne, her owner, with feeding cows in the winter and watch in amazement as that dog held back the entire herd from the hay while we cut the twine off the round bale and unrolled it. Amazing! There's nothing these dogs can't do.
Savant74656 6 months ago
I can imagine some injuries to the dogs are unavoidable.
allgoo19 8 months ago
Theres some crazy cows i got one on wednessdayand shEs seven weeks and oves to play lol
XxHorseluv1000xX 9 months ago
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These are really amazing dogs. But if you don't have plenty of land to run cattle or plan on exercising the border collie for a minimum of 2 hours a day without a leash please don't get a border collie. They are too valuable to the cattle rancher and sheep herder to have the breed destroyed for pet use. God forbid a puppy mill started breeding this special dog. They are highly active dogs and super intelligent who need to work for a living. NOT FOR HOME USE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
brad3672 9 months ago
BC's are the finest dogs in the world. No contest.
KiaOra53 9 months ago
hahaha the cows or bulls are scared of the boder collie haha cute :)
minniemouse18ish 10 months ago
Very interesting video. Thanks.
shadowfaxx1 10 months ago
I had two in Missouri that worked cattle. They are perfect to work calves with.
TheBelldiver 11 months ago
I have a almost 8mo aussie. I have no idea at how to begin training for herding. I know aussies and border collies are different driving techniques but still same general trainign right? I want a border collie for herding and other showings....but how am i supposed to introduce my aussie to sheep/cattle without him getting scared?
ElectricChalk 1 year ago
@ElectricChalk Yes, your Aussie will need the same kind of training. Try locating a good herding trainer near you to get you and your dog started right. Books and videos help. Mac's DVD is one of the best: macsbordercollies.tripod.com/
zootblues 1 year ago
How do dogs chase the cows?
HateFenians 8 months ago
@ElectricChalk How old is he? If he's closing on a year old get him in a round pen with half a dozen dog broke sheep and cut him loose. Don't try to direct him at all the first few times, just let him get in there and chase. Once he's got his interest up and he's really exciting about/latched onto the stock, then you start putting yourself into the equation and directing the dog. Stir up the instinct first, then work on establishing command over it.
Savant74656 6 months ago
@ElectricChalk GO TO A TRAINER. You dont find the answer in the internet! Damn!
foo1too2 3 months ago
@ElectricChalk This assume you are talking about an Australian Shepherd and not an Australian Cattle Dog (a.k.a. Heeler) First, you need to make sure that your Aussie will indeed work stock. I say this because I had an Aussie whose sire and dam worked cattle on a daily basis, and she showed no interest whatsoever. By contrast, my Border Collie came from working parents and he's as keen as a razor. It all depends.Hope this helps
WaterMan0011 2 months ago
i have a 5 year old border collie lab mix, and i had no idea that he would do this, then one day some of our cattle got out of the stock pen and he rounded them all up one by one and chased them back in, weve had him since a pup and i have no idea where he learned to do that! i love border collie lab mixes
ccoyne95 1 year ago
Beautiful Dogs there mate. Good on ya, great video!
vojn1k3 1 year ago
I have two BC's...that's the most amazing thing I ever saw!....I was mistakenly under the impression that BC's were Sheepdogs only!...stunning!...thanks for posting this!
googleisshittoss 1 year ago
Nice dogs mac
lightenlynx 1 year ago
Boarder Collie are probably the best at herding but the issue is not just hearding but being able to defend sheep from the wolves. Would a Boarder Collie even try to proetect sheep from Wolves?
MrScottydabody 1 year ago
@MrScottydabody
A border collie is not intended as a guardian dog, and does not live with the sheep. In fact, the border collie is not to interact with the sheep at all without direct instruction from the handler. My border collies move my sheep, but would be trying to work them constantly if left alone with them. This would stress my sheep, and they would fail to breed. For guardian animals I use Akbash dogs. They live with the sheep 24 hours a day and protect them from all comers.
Savant74656 1 year ago
@Savant74656 those akbash look kinda soft, why not pits or rottweilers as protectors to make sure you have got tight security? ..... do the boarder collies interact with the akbash?
MrScottydabody 1 year ago
@MrScottydabody Pits and rotts are not intended for that purpose. They do not endure harsh weather well, are too people dependent, and are too high strung to interact responsibly with livestock. The akbash are gentle with people and respectful of my herding dogs. They are also utterly reliable against coyotes, stray dogs, and any other predator. They only turn on protection mode when it is needed, and pose no threat to my community. They live in the pasture year-round, are hearty, and diligent
Savant74656 1 year ago
@MrScottydabody there are a cretain breed of dog called the great pereinesie (bad spelling i know) that dogs exactly that
bellaxedward132 1 year ago
Great video! I really enjoyed it.
worldsails2000 1 year ago
so much for size . . . .??
niiice, THE MOST INTELLIGENT DOG ON THE PLANET. collies
gustaverds 1 year ago
my collie is 8 months old , he is afraid of cattle , what would be the best way to bring him out of this , hes smart enough for sure its just the fear factor he needs to get over , any advise. he gos everywhere with me , and l mean everyday, he wont even nip them with his teeth.
thanks
stevenpowell100 1 year ago 2
I really don't have any idea of how to train a border collie, but most border collies just the herding instinct. My border collie is just 2 & around 16 months I noticed when I went into a horse paddock, Toby who was alway with me, caught on that when I smooched at a horse it meant to move and he started moving the horses around. He has been kicked by a yearling or two, but he learned how to avoid that and he herds any group of horses now. He's smart and is a great help to me @ feeding time
judihaase 1 year ago
@stevenpowell100 Your collie is still very young and just needs to build confidence. Try to not let him get into a situation with livestock that he can't "win." When he gets older, maybe 1 years old, start introducing him to livestock in a controlled way so he "wins" and builds confidence. Seek out professional trainers like Mac MacGregor who will help you get your pup started right.
zootblues 1 year ago 2
@stevenpowell100 I got a 2month Austrailian Shepard/Border Collie pup who is to small for the cows, but i already have her started working with the goats, she doesnt like one goat, but they know well enough to go, she still needs ALOT of work, but my dad said it wil take a few years, and starting early is a good thing for a pup.
MakaylaFaith 1 year ago
I work on a ranch here in Arizona and have a border collie who just turned 1. I take him with me daily, whether on horseback or even 4 wheeler, and Slick is like having 2 extra hands with me. He is smart and able to think on his own. When I do give him direction, it is by whistle or voice commands. He watches the cattle and seems to know when to apply pressure & when to back off. Border Collies can make great cow dogs. Thanks Mr. MacGregor for your great video!
highdesertcowgal 1 year ago
How do the dogs know when to start herding the cattle, when to stop, and what direction to herd them in?
Drifter1821 1 year ago
@Drifter1821 The dogs are trained to respond to voice or whistle commands from the farmer. If you listen closely to the video, you can hear Mac whistling and calling commands to his dogs. Expert breeders and trainers, like Mac, have developed the Border collie into the world's top herding breed. Border collies dominate all the international herding competitions. Mac has won countless sheep and cattle herding competions with his dogs.
zootblues 1 year ago
Brilliant teamwork as a pack. Now this is what I call 'working' border collies. No foo-foo dogs here. I am amazed at how well conditioned the dogs are to avoid contact with the flying hooves. My Kody, Sam's grandson, is as intrepid as his grandfather in this video, but was clocked this spring by a horse in the tooth, and I had to have dental restorative survery done to save the tooth. Perhaps horses are more adept at bucking or Kody is a little slow on the uptake. Nice work Mac. Excellent dogs.
NewEnglandScene 1 year ago
How did you train them,I mean,how did you get them so tuff
myran2000 1 year ago
@myran2000 Good question! Mac's dogs are tough because he has been selectively breeding his border collies for courage and stamina for many years. I talked with Mac today, and he said that training is important, but good breeding is what makes a dog strong enough to work cattle.
zootblues 1 year ago
@zootblues i agree but the issue is not breeding tough boarder collie, but that you may be bias in favor of the the Boarder Collie. Perhaps, you should include 1 or two german shepards and or rottweilers to your fleet of dogs because it would improve the efficiency in hearding and would also mean tougher defense against predators.
MrScottydabody 1 year ago
Great video. I posted it on All Border Collies. allbordercollies . com
CaliforniaCollies 1 year ago
very impressive.
zhibyful 1 year ago
They are so awesome, at 2:50, when they stop at every cow that isn't moving, that's awesome!
GlompoFie 1 year ago
Wow what amazing dogs. I love Border collies!
sarcip7x 1 year ago
stop at 1:11 my dogs a little bit bigger than that dog looks identicle.
barmybarmy123 2 years ago
Great Cowdogs!!!
cowboyctg 2 years ago
I've got a border collie. Pity I've no cattle or sheep for him to herd.
He's a great dog notheless.
FacnyCatFighter 2 years ago
@FacnyCatFighter i hope u exercise him well :)
flipthenuts 1 year ago
YA Grandnpa! Skye and I say hi! Hope we can come to the feb. trials!
Chiklis89 2 years ago
Mac is the man!
nichins 2 years ago
Pure Magic.....
PocoLenaCutting 2 years ago
Great Dogs Mac....
PocoLenaCutting 2 years ago
This is fascinating.
Do the cows ever land a blow when they kick?
proteanview 2 years ago
Sometimes...but the dogs are much quicker than the kick and duck underneath. Facinating to watch in slow motion how agile these dogs are.
zootblues 2 years ago
I have a great 7 year old border Collie and he does like to work with our cows.
tm41170 2 years ago
wow! i would love to live on a farm and do what he does. but my mom is a city person unlike my dad, my dad is like me
BonBon1216 2 years ago
I wish I had dogs like these! They are absolutely great.
debmacjohn 2 years ago 2
You should see the whole video. Mac is a great trainer and the things the dogs do are amazing!
Google Macgregor's border collies and look for the tripod site
ladyannsjewels 2 years ago 2