Boyd Ranch "Sadie"

Here is what "Boyd Ranch" Susan says about "Sadie"..
Dam of Skidboot

Sadie came to us all grown up!  It's amazing at how well she settled in (she "literally" unpacked her bags, moved in to take on her new role as a "Ranch Dog"). While searching for a "puppy" to bring up on Boyd Ranch, I was struck by her beauty (her pedigree too from the "Hangin' Tree" line with five Hall of Fame dogs in her lineage). I knew in that moment we had to take a chance knowing she had not been around livestock before.  We are AMAZED how she took to the cattle and is training in perfectly to work along side us. She is extremely smart and "Very Cowy" and her instincts to read the cattle is unbelievable (it's just bred into her.) She is exactly what we look for because of her calmness, and working cattle quietly. Then after we're done she is just happy to sit on the porch with the "pack" (and us) to get her treats & pets.  She has fit in so well with our current dogs for not growing up here, not a quarrel among them.  You'd never know she was not raised from a pup here.  We are excited to see what her puppies will be like, and just so "Blessed" to find her! She is a great addition to Boyd Ranch. She's a lovely pet who has fallen deeply in love with me so quickly (the feeling is mutual).

Chappy" is very focused in all that she does, she's a born "thinker" and it's in her blood. Because of her predictability Chappy's easy to train because she thinks before she ever reacts which is key with cattle. Her ability to work is incredible as she works with purpose and complete confidence. She has an amazing ability to figure out which way we are moving cattle and instinctively takes charge to assist us. Chappy is tenacious in her ways, and if the cattle will not obey, she will hit heals and heads to gain control. She has an instinctual sense of grouping and is one that works with a purpose and drive. Chappy's Pedigree is impeccable.  Her Sire is a Conformation Champion and also a Working Trial Champion (WTCH).  Her Dam is also a (WTCH) Champion. Her lineage is lined with Working Champions and HOF earners. She is definitely following in the footsteps of her pedigree and she even has trained me to rub her belly at the end of a long day in full Boyd Ranch Style! Chappy is a very loyal family member and would give her life for us, she is a fantastic dog and friend.

Boyd Ranch "Skidboot"

Dam: Boyd Ranch "Sadie" - Sire:  Desert Willow's "Oliver" Stone

 

Skidboot is the official Boyd Ranch "Comedian".  We're just sure she lives to make us laugh!  So humorous in all her ways, with a great personality, and is only serious when working cattle (although we could swear we catch her making faces at the cattle too!) Our dogs typically do not work cattle without us, but one morning I caught Skidboot (and her BFF Chappy) independently moving heifers in a pasture by the house under a nearby tree. It was very hot out and Chappy was bringing them in (a few at a time) to Skidboot who then held them under the tree. We are sure Skidboot was the one giving the orders because she was in the shade while Chappy had to work in the sun! Like her aunt Reata, Skidboot can learn any command quickly and she also smiles on command (loves the other dogs too). If she wasn't so busy here at the ranch she would be a great at agility or flyball. Skidboot has added so much fun and laughter here on Boyd Ranch. Don't know what we would do with out her!

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Thank you Spur for leaving behind TWO beautiful "furry" gifts!