Stockdog Instincts

Stockdog trials aren't just about ribbons - they test skills these dogs use every day on working ranches. Trials preserve essential instincts that keep ranches running efficiently.

Preserving stockdog instinct is essential to maintaining the working heritage and purpose of these incredible animals. Generations of careful breeding have honed their natural ability to read livestock, respond to pressure, and work in partnership with their handler. These instincts are not only a testament to the breeds' history but a vital tool in managing livestock safely and efficiently on ranches and farms. Without continued use, training, and purposeful breeding, these instinctive traits risk being lost. By supporting stockdog trials, ranch work, and educational programs, we ensure that future generations of working dogs retain the intelligence, grit, and instinct needed to preserve this invaluable tradition in agriculture.

Preserving natural herding instincts

Benefit: Trials preserve generations of herding instinct - a trait that can be lost without careful breeding and testing.

Fact: Did you know that without regular work or training, herding instincts can fade within just a few generations?

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