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Kate and Jamie

We have put together a slideshow to show our up and coming dogs.

These photos were taken during a training session and the average age of the dogs is around 6 mnths of age.

The dogs shown are being retained at the stud to carry on the bloodlines. They have all started working and show excellent natural instinct as well as being easy to train and have excellent natures around the family.

We are also looking forward to another litter from Barclays Jenna X Capree Doohan. Orders are being taken now as this joining has been successful in the past with some outstanding dogs as a result.

Barclays Peg has been joined to Barclays Boss. This combination will produce true allround types full of grunt and strength.

Barclays Panda and Midgbar Harry have also been joined, again another mix of intelligence, strength and versatility. Harry is a proven sire who was joined previously to Panda's mother producing excellent litters.

We are also expecting the last litter sired by Midgbar Moss who is being retired. The dam is Roundhill Meg owned by Dave Abbott. Meg is an extremely forceful black and tan bitch with a great nature that will blend really well with Moss' outstanding nature and ability. Moss is now around the 13 year mark and after a long and loyal career is finally getting a well earned rest on the back verandah.

Another joining is Barclays Thred, one of Jamie's favourite workers suitable for all types of situations. She has been joined to Midgbar Butch. Butch is well known for loads of guts and strength on all types of stock. A never say die attitude with a big wide cast to match. This a repeat joining due to the number of special orders for this mix of bloodline. Orders are already being taken. These pups will be suited to people wanting real grunt!

We will keep you posted when the pups are born.

Training Day News

Finally we have set a date for the next training day. The Sunday of the Anzac Day long weekend. We will post further details soon. If you would like more info in the meantime please call Jamie on 0448 535 743.

Thats all for now. Enjoy the slide show.

Jamie and Kate

Upcoming litters -

Barclays Panda X Midgbar Harry due at the end of March.

Midgbar Peg X Barclays Boss due the second week of April.

Roundhill Meg X Midgbar Moss due the end of March.

We are planning an Autumn training day. Bookings are limited so please let us know if you would like to be on the list. Once we have an idea of numbers we will send you a full program for the day. The cost for the day is $100 per person. This includes tuition, morning tea and lunch. This is a great opportunity to pick up a few tips and come and see the stud.

We will let you know when the litters hit the ground.

Jamie and Kate

We are in the middle of the busiest part of the year and despite the heat and dust the dogs are all going really well, showing that Kelpie grit and stamina we all know and love.

As I write Jamie is setting up our new sheep yards which we will use for our own sheep but more importantly as part of our training program. We have a full set up with Race and Draft right next door to paddocks large enough to practice all the elements that make a true all-round type.

Our focus next year will be to host more training days. We had hoped to put one together before the end of the year but the heat and holiday silly season got the better of us. But now we have the facilities, we are putting together a more comprehensive program that will suit all levels of ability and hopefully have them more regularly throughout the year. Luckily for us, Canowindra is a great location with plenty of accommodation and dining options so it is a good excuse for a weekend away in the country.

The last of our pups leaves us next week, off to a great family in Queensland. The dogs have gone far and wide this year with a lot of interest from overseas and from all states here at home. Dogtainers have looked after us really well and we would like to thank them for all their help along with Dogmovers and our local stock carriers.

Last but not least a big thank you to Barbara and everyone at the Working Kelpie Council, they have been supportive as always and are tireless volunteers with a huge job they undertake without complaint. How they keep track of all the registrations is a huge feat.

My New Years Resolution is to update the website more often, take more photos and video, nag Jamie for more training days and learn to work a dog myself.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and thank you for all your support throughout 2009 and a drought free 2010!

Jamie, Kate and the Kelpies

Enjoy your Sunday, we are off to train some more dogs and I am working on getting Jamie to set a date for our next training day before it gets too hot. Our local pub has started prawn and beer Thursdays and I think a hard day's dog training deserves a treat at the end!

Kate

An even litter of six with three Dogs and three Bitches. They are getting close to the weaning stage and I can safely say Thred is very ready for that to happen.

The father of this litter is Midgbar Moss which we put with Thred to achieve the allround station worker that Moss is known for. Moss is pretty pleased with himself at the moment.

The pups are doing well and being spoilt by our local butcher with a special pet mince which they love a bit too much judging by the enormous tummies they are dragging round at the moment.

Puppies will be ready to go from the 20th of November.

4 Dogs and 2 Bitches: 1 Black dog, 1 Red and Tan dog , 2 Black and Tan dogs plus 1 Red bitch and a Red and Tan bitch.

They are just starting to open their eyes and looking to explore the farm. Jenna is a great mum but itching to get back to work.

Orders are being taken now for these pups which will be ready for new homes in about 6 weeks or so.

The father of these pups is Capree Burnie whose bloodlines trace back to Leecliff Harry one of the great Leecliff allrounders.

These dogs are already big and strong and should grow out to be tall athletic strong dogs like Jenna with the same work ethic.

But for now they are big cuddly pups waddling round the farm. Enjoy the photos and we will keep you posted.

Our contracting business (Barclay Livestock Management Services )is taking off and the jobs are lining up thick and fast. Our next challenge is finding reliable, hardworking casual and full time staff. If you or someone you know wants to work for us we have a few vacancies.

You will need to have the following:

Be physically fit. Enthusiasm and iniative. Honesty. Stock knowledge and ability (especially sheep) You MUST be reliable and prepared to give 100%. Own good dogs with no bad habits. (We know where you can get one if you need one) Be able to ride a motorbike and have a current driver's licence. Be willing to learn as we cover all aspects of farming and livestock handling. Able to crutch or basic shearing skills would be an advantage. Be willing to travel - we cover where ever the work needs to be done in NSW, mainly but not limited to the Central West and Southern Tablelands districts. We prefer for your health and ours that you be a non smoker but if you are, smoking is only permitted on tea and lunch breaks.

You will be paid the award rate and there is the opportunity for above award payment if you work hard and are looking for a long term employment committment.

We work hard but are fair and generous to the right applicant.

This is a great job for someone looking to stay in the rural sector and enjoy a varied role.

Some of your tasks will be to do with:

Crutching Rousetabout work Shearing Lamb marking Fencing Mustering Drenching Mobile Plunge Dip

We operate out of Canowindra so this would suit applicants living in the Cowra, Orange, Molong etc areas.

If you are interested or know of anyone either give Jamie a call on 0448 535 743 or try after hours on 6344 1117

Enjoy Kate

Bazzers Hannah is back for a visit and has brought her litter with her 8 of which are for sale. A great mix of black and tans and red and tans. Hannah is an old favourite and an excellent worker so we are looking forward to seeing how this litter develops. Hannah is living with Zoe and Phil now working goats and other farm duties.

We just had to show off "Tank" who is not for sale but will stay with us to grow into a sire. He is HUGE at only 2 1/2 weeks old. I think flea is glad she only had the one.

More litters on the way. Peg is due soon as is Thred. We will keep you posted.

All the best Jamie and Kate