January 2010

17th January 2010

 Its only about 6 weeks till we have reached March which is basically when the herding season starts, we need this to be in place before then.

We're having a huge drive for much needed equipment for herding.  Help us meet our deadlines.

Ellie and I have just sponsored a $85 temporary fence panel.

If you'd like to sponsor a panel or panels or you'd like to go halves or thirds with friends or know a business who'd like to support tell them about this opportunity to support us.

The panels are being sponsored out at $85 each please contact Kate the secretary of the QLD Herding Association(QHA) on 07 54 63 51 06 or email her

Kate will give you the direct deposit details for the QHA.

Please add your surname and reason for the deposit eg. Smith 85Panel

Thanks for your support.

12th January 2010

Border Collies are such a versatile breed, they are now being used to detect and inspect for bed Bugs in  hotels, apartment complexes, nursing homes, hospitals and private residences. People touting their services guarantee a discreet, clean, healthy and professionally trained bed bug dog.

Canine Detection and Inspection Services

Border Collies have that biddable personality and drive which is a quality ideal for search and detection dogs.

The Border Collies intelligence and intensity, also places them ideally to be used to detect termites, bomb-sniffing, landmines, cancer and drugs.

 7th January 2010

Sad news Rex's (Grand CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice HSAs) dad Alfie - Australian Grand CH Borbern Broncos Best passed away today.
We send out our condolences to Sally who bred Alfie. Our thoughts are with you Sally, Jim and Sue with deepest sympathy and feeling for your loss.

1st January 2010

Happy new year to

all of our wonderful supporters, sponsors, friends and family, may you and your dogs have a great 2010.