The Sheep at ISDS World Sheep Dog Trials, 2005
The committee for the ISDS World Sheep Dog competition
did well to find such great sheep. These sheep for this year’s World Sheep
Dog Trial were made up of 2 quite different types. They were ideal for
such a challenging event but fair for all. The little Horned Hill sheep
challenged each and every Border Collie, but in a manageable way, while
the Suffolk type sheep were a little more laid back.
The most important key in the course of the handler’s run is the sheep.
In the couple of days at this year's World Sheep Dog Trial, we were introduced
to many different temperaments of sheep. There were the Horned Hill sheep
that were more inclined to split apart, were quite light and more difficult
to shed, from what I could see. Unfortunately, on the hardest Qualifying
field, Field Three, these sheep were tested out, making the course even
harder for the dog.
The second breed of sheep was the Suffolks cross. Everyone was quite
pleased with these sheep as they did not break apart and moved steadily
along infront of the dog.
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