Started Working Cattle Dogs for Sale
On occasion, available prospects are for sale from Urricelqui Ranch Kelpies. Most often, these will be started dogs. Many ask what constitutes a Started Dog? This is a young dog old enough to reflect its true work ethics, about 18 months old. At this age, the prospect should reflect its working preferences; know its name and be able to be called off the cattle; can get ahead and stop cattle; and has a solid "down" command. Prices typically start at $1500. Please feel free to email via the contact page on this site for more information.
One of the key appeals of purchasing a started, or trained dog, is that dog is ready to go. Most ranchers do not have the time to build the foundation. Taking a young dog to do a day’s worth of work is like asking a child to be as responsible as a grownup, it can cause wrecks that take hours to fix. Often the true cowman or woman has the job of processing cattle, not training a pup. Purchasing a started dog with basic skills set is time and money ahead. There is no guarantee with the outcome of selling puppies, and rarely will puppies be offered for sale.
One of the key appeals of purchasing a started, or trained dog, is that dog is ready to go. Most ranchers do not have the time to build the foundation. Taking a young dog to do a day’s worth of work is like asking a child to be as responsible as a grownup, it can cause wrecks that take hours to fix. Often the true cowman or woman has the job of processing cattle, not training a pup. Purchasing a started dog with basic skills set is time and money ahead. There is no guarantee with the outcome of selling puppies, and rarely will puppies be offered for sale.
Whoops, no started prospects available at this time! Coming soon, however, is "Gunnie."
Standing at stud: "Billie"
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Stud fee: $600. Urricelqui's Mitchell, K04317, "Billy" is a blue and tan male born January of 2010; he is out of Hall JC and by Jumakola Lucky Strike (Striker). This male is at the peak of his working ability. He is a strong header possessing a natural rate, and exhibits a high backend bite. His ideal confirmation embodies the kelpie breed. He is good natured and enjoys the presence of people and is extremely biddable. He has been used both from horseback and on foot, and is trained for simple verbal commands. Not only is Billy currently being used as a ranch dog, he also is being trialed within the ranks of Western Cattle Dog Association (WCDA) for the 2014 trial season in the Open class. Be sure to check out WCDA by visiting the affiliate page on this site. For more information on utilizing Billy as a stud, please call 530-949-7020.
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