For sale - KC Reg Shaded Sable Border Collie Dog in Boston
I bred this dog and I adore him, and he adores me, and it really does tear at my heart strings to place him up for sale but in his best interests I have to look beyond what is best for me and think about what is best for him long term. He is an intact male and ideally if another breeder could buy him that would be superb. I understand that KC registered shaded sables are rare in the UK, and he would produce stunning puppies. He has lived in kennels for the 16 months of his life and has had the run of 7 acres with 16 other Border Collies, including his parents who are both hip scored and eye tested and hearing tested. This dog is also eye tested clear and hearing tested pass but as yet not hip scored. He is fully innoculated and microchipped and his full KC name is Craileeau Like Gold Dust. His kennel name is Brek. His problem, or indeed the problem I face with him is that he detests my husband most aggressively. We have tried and tried to sort it but every chance he gets Brek will run behind my husband and lunge in at great speed mouth open and savagely bite his backside. No one else seems to get this treatment, but Brek is wary of some people and quite welcoming with others. I have owned a fair few problem dogs in the last 44 years but never one that has intensely disliked my husband, and it has become a problem for obviously my husband wants this dog gone off the property for obvious reasons, and I have to respect that. So I am seeking someone with a great deal of experience in a dog like Brek, someone who has the time and the patience and the skill to bring the best out in Brek and to keep it out, and to change his behaviour. I find that although Brek loves and adores me, I am conscious of his behaviour toward my husband and fearful for the sake of my grandchildren, who have never met Brek, and hopefully never will, but nonetheless the concern is always at the back of my mind. I know that Brek would in time make someone a fabulous dog, someone with the knowledge and skill to make him so. I am happy to negotiate on the price. I am in no hurry to sell him, I can work things out so that my husband and Brek largely stay apart, but that would mean kennelling Brek more than I would like, but nonethless while I await the right person, that is what has to be done. Please contact me for details and to talk about him. I did have someone come to see him but he sensed something was up and no way no how would he go near this lady, he was wary and kept his distance, not even coming to me while she stood near and of course she went away without him. So whomsoever comes to visit, it is going to have to be someone Brek welcomes, or he will be staying with me. Brek was born December 31st and is a proven father of puppies who are sweet natured. Sincerely, Wendy Tunnard.