pedigree sheep and training dog

Dylan collins

i am considering on starting a pedigree flock of sheep i am thinking texels but not sure does anyone have any suggestions i want something hardy and easy lambing. i also have a sheepdog pup about 4 months old and hes mad for sheep can anyone give me tips to train him to go away and come by as its my first sheepdog pup i usually buy in trained dogs

Crow Pigeon and Pheasant

Dylan collins wrote:

i am considering on starting a pedigree flock of sheep i am thinking texels but not sure does anyone have any suggestions i want something hardy and easy lambing. i also have a sheepdog pup about 4 months old and hes mad for sheep can anyone give me tips to train him to go away and come by as its my first sheepdog pup i usually buy in trained dogs

Not too sure about pedigree breeding but we use a Charllaois ram on our ewes and the lambs are usually hardly as long as you don't get too bad a weather! Although as said on the other tread might be hard to compete against other breeders who are well established!

Dylan collins

i currently have cheviot cross ewes also pure bred scotch not pedigree papers though but i was thinking there is alot more money in pedigree animals so it might be worth it

Inchilad

Dylan collins wrote:

i am considering on starting a pedigree flock of sheep i am thinking texels but not sure does anyone have any suggestions i want something hardy and easy lambing. i also have a sheepdog pup about 4 months old and hes mad for sheep can anyone give me tips to train him to go away and come by as its my first sheepdog pup i usually buy in trained dogs

Texels ain't easy lambing.friend of mine has pedigree flock of 20 ewes and had to handle 85 percent whilst lambing.i have small flock hampshire downs.lambing at the moment and not had to go near a ewe.think if your thinking of doing pedigree go down a up and coming breed like rouge or smth.suffolk Texels charrolais are alive with breeders.hard to break into that circle.interested to hear on tips re puppy training.need to get a dog and am considering a pup.

Dylan collins

r hampshire downs easy to get hold off im in the donegal area does anyone know of any

Dylan collins

also are they hardy

Inchilad

Dylan collins wrote:

r hampshire downs easy to get hold off im in the donegal area does anyone know of any

There is a couple lads breeding up in donegal ya.have a look on the website under breeders.good few lads across the border doing them too.theyre a great sheep in fairness.easy lambing.maternal.up looking to suck straight away.produce good lambs ready in 12 weeks from grass.only need a few to register a pedigree flock BTW.

Dylan collins

gd man urself