Garcin McNab Stockdogs

08/19/2024

My FB family, thank you for your thoughts, prayers & kind words. Knowing you feel for our fur family as I do, means a lot💖

08/16/2024

Holly, the matriarch to our McNab stockdog breeding program passed away peacefully at age 16 1/2 yrs . Holly was my confidant, my body guard, my working partner! A once in a life time privilege to be owned by such an amazing McNab!💖She is sorely missed beyond measure!

08/04/2024

For all the people that are against breeding of pure bred dogs and Only for rescuing...Please Read

"My purchase of a well bred purebred dog does not condemn another dog to death.
My purchase of a well bred purebred dog does not result in a rise in the number of shelter dogs.
My desire to have a dog with predictable temperament from a healthy line does not result in another dog not getting adopted at the shelter.
My careful research on the most responsible breeders who meet all requirements is not the problem.
It's not what you should be mad at.
It's not who you should blame.
I am not the one who irresponsibly brought these dogs into this world and left them in a shelter.
Responsible breeders aren't the ones bringing these dogs to animal shelters either.
It's my home, my life and my choice what kind of dog I want to bring in. Maybe I need a working dog, sport dog, show dog or just a companion dog of a certain breed that suits me best.
Whatever reason I choose to support a reputable breeder, it will not send a dog to its death.
A breeder who does health tests, temperament tests and titling of their dogs does not contribute to the number of stray dogs.
The number of stray dogs in the world is a problem, but it's not a problem made worse by reputable breeders or those who buy from them.
Your neighbor who gets a "purebred" dog without papers because they're cheap is contributing to the problem.
Your friend who spontaneously bought a puppy from Petland is contributing to the problem.
The person scrambling to pump out the hottest designer mix ASAP is contributing to the problem.
Your relatives who have to get their dog covered once, "so she can experience what it's like to be a mother" or because "she's such a good/cute/sweet girl" are contributing to the problem.
Your old school mate who bought a working dog with lots of energy without taking the time to research its needs and character who ultimately sees it doesn't fit his lifestyle is the problem.
A reputable breeder offers lifetime support. A serious breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter from the start.
It's understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you look closer, you'll find that your anger is misplaced."

06/05/2024

Update🐶These puppies have been adopted ! These two 6 week old McNab male puppies are available . Please PM us for more information .

03/01/2024

08/28/2023

In our garden is a blooming artichoke plant and a hummingbird moth feeding .

07/28/2023

2023 Summer/Fall McNab offspring available at this time, please go to our website to view our McNab clan and fill out application, Thank you most kindly, Teri & McNab clan

Garcin McNab dogs and McNab/border collies are highly intelligent, versatile, athletic - perfect for performance, service and companion dogs.

02/28/2023

Finally!

01/28/2023

Thank you for being a thoughtful breeder and doing what’s best 👏

Returned puppy! What did I do?

In this case, the puppy was in her home for just a few days.

So our protocol is:
1. When the call comes in that it isn’t working out (regardless of reason), I ask, “how can I help?”

2. If there is not a solution or support I can offer and or they don’t want to try, the dog is required to be dropped off at my vet for 3 days isolation. Why? To ensure the puppy doesn’t bring anything back to my other puppies. We also get a full vet check up again.

3. Once cleared by the vet, the client can decide to slide the payment over to another puppy or litter and or if you are willing, you can refund. We did in this case since the puppy was only out of our care for a few days (no concerns of longterm issues).

4. Then we get the puppy home and destress (let them be a puppy, feel safe again and spend a few days with us/their mom/any littermates).

5. I evaluate (informally) the puppy again and find a new home for him/her.

6. I always let new clients know that the puppy was returned at no fault of their own and state the reason in which they were returned to maintain complete honesty and transparency.

Getting puppies returned can be complicated and filled with so many different factors that as a breeder, you have to evaluate each return with fresh eyes and a kind heart so that everything can remain professional and handled with the puppies best interest at heart.

01/27/2023

This article applies to all breeds and breeders, very informative.

Setting the record on common myths and misunderstandings around purebred dogs, dog breeding, and populations

01/27/2023

Same goes for the McNab collie

Today’s expert feature looks at how well the original Border collie ‘template’ has survived:

DOGS THAT STOOD THE TEST OF TIME – The remarkable resilience of the Border collie breed

We have long loved this wonderful picture of Adam Telfer with Old H**p lying faithfully at his feet and, standing, another of his dogs, Brig Moss. More informed followers will know that Old H**p (1893-1901), owned by Telfer, and originating from Northumberland in the far north of England, is credited with being the main founding dog of the modern Border collie breed as we know it, with so many dogs today tracing their ancestry directly back to him.

Old H**p’s working style and prowess was also legendary, and past observers have been credited with saying of him that “none who saw him ever forgot him. Almost faultless in his work…he was born with such knowledge of his craft that he never required training and went to his work naturally.”

What, perhaps, is just as remarkable is how the basic design and construction of the Border collie has stood the test of time. You could look at the dogs in this picture, from over 120 years ago, and still easily find Border collies today, all over the world, who look much the same. Which is more than can be said for so many other traditional working breeds, whose basic physical construction – and sometimes also, sadly, wider health - has changed so drastically, over time, in the name of prevailing fashion or more exaggerated features for the show ring.

WORKING BREEDING
What has mostly saved the Border collie over time, in terms of its inherent construction and character, is the more deliberate preservation of working bloodlines. In the UK, for example, we have the International Sheep Dog Society to thank for ensuring dogs registered with them come down only from past working bloodlines (which can still originate back to Old H**p), or enter on merit – i.e. proven working ability.

Thus, regardless of what other genetic changes may be made elsewhere to BCs for show purposes, say, or other pursuits, the pure essence of the ‘working’ collie remains more fenced off in its own gene pool, which others may then choose to use if they wish to. The same kind of dual registry system for Border collies – i.e. for working dogs, or show dogs (Kennel Clubs) – can be seen in many other countries across the world.

While everyone, of course, may have a more personal preference, when it comes to the type of Border collie they most favour, or desire, I have to admit my heart is still stuck on the kind of dogs you see in this picture. Not just their basic construction, and tireless athletic build, but their soul, heart, grace, elegance, intelligence and unflagging devotion to their owners and handlers. Dogs, in short, who have truly stood the test of time.

Meanwhile, far more on the origins and history of the Border collie breed, and how it came to be the dog we know today, appears in the first book in my BREED APART trilogy, SECRETS OF THE WORKING MIND: https://performancedog.co.uk/shop/books-and-dvds/authors/carol-price/border-collies-a-breed-apart-secrets-of-the-working-mind/ In the USA from https://www.dogwise.com/ # and https://www.cleanrun.com/product/border_collies_a_breed_apart_book_1_secrets_of_the_working_mind/index.cfm In Canada from https://www.4mymerles.com/product-category/books/ And in Australia from: https://gameondogs.com.au/
All text © Carol Price 2023

11/02/2022

Fall hike at Hidden Highlands . Home to Garcinmcnabcollies.com

11/02/2022

This is hubby’s seat and the table , the cook is giving him a hint 👩‍🌾

09/30/2022

So true, love this!

Whenever I bring a new horse home…

I am reminded of all the questions that my own clients must have, when they buy from me. Am I safe? Where are this horse’s particular ‘holes’? Will he kick me, or pull back, or panic in the trailer, or bolt when he first sees deer?

I am made to be more aware and empathetic of what it must be like to leave one’s home and people and therefore, everything one knows. Can this stranger be trusted? Where are her limits? Will she protect me from her dogs? Will I be fed when I am hungry?

I am given a new opportunity to learn, to add something to my tool box that, until this horse, I have not known I needed. Should I be finding a new technique for an old problem? Am I too short on patience? Do I need to see beyond what is taught in my favourite discipline?

Whenever I buy a new horse, I must stop myself from rushing ahead. Remember, I liked this horse well enough to buy him, in the first place! Why do I, on the first day of meeting, want so badly to instill ‘better’ manners? Who am I to say that this horse has been using the wrong bit, or has been so misunderstood? What is it, in Ego, that does not allow me to respect and hear what a prior owner or trainer has said?

When I bring home a new horse…

I am required to stop and think. To feel my way, to be quiet and listen. To watch and learn, to wait a while. To get to know him. Only then, can I form an opinion on this horse’s personality, his outlook and his issues. Only then.

05/21/2022

A hiker in northern California has her dog and an intrepid motorist to thank for her life, after being attacked by a mountain lion. The attack happened when Erin Wilson and her 50-pound Belgian Malinois went for a walk near Big Bar along the Trinity River, four hours northwest of Sacramento.

04/27/2022

Discover the latest insights and best practices from leading experts in the fields of veterinary medicine, dog breeding, and more via panel discussions and dynamic presentations.

04/04/2022

DOES YOUR PET REALLY NEED BOOSTERS EVERY YEAR? 💉

Spring means annual shots, and soon you’ll be getting that email or postcard📧 from your vet letting you know your dog or cat is due for their annual boosters.

We all want our pets protected from life threatening diseases, but did you know your pet may be carrying enough protection from their puppy and kitten shots to last a lifetime?! (Just like your childhood immunizations).

Your pets may not need to be “boosted” at all, and giving more shots to an already-immunized animal is not only a waste of money, but in worst case scenarios, may cause serious immune issues of all types.

In today’s Inside Scoop episode, immunologist and titer expert Dr. Laurie Larson will be joining us to discuss pet vaccinations and titers, including:

🔥Why it is important to measure antibody titers

🔥How often should you check titers

🔥Puppy and kitten vaccinations: when and what do they really need

Join Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker today at 12pm ET for this Live discussion. Looking forward to seeing you in the comments! 🙌

Dr. Laurie Larson runs the Companion Animal Vaccines and Immuno Diagnostic Service Lab and Titer Service at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and also teaches veterinary immunology.

👉If you haven’t joined our subscription group of 2.0 pet parents and want to learn more, just head over to the About section on the Planet Paws page and click the blue "Become a Subscriber” button to join our weekly Livestreams + Archives! https://www.facebook.com/PlanetPawsMedia/supporters/

02/24/2022

POEM OF A DOG
I am the one who always waits for you.
Your car has a special sound that I
have imprinted on my senses, I can
recognize it among a thousand.
Your steps have a magic timbre.
Your voice is music to my ears.
If I see your joy, it makes me happy!
Your scent is the best,
Your presence is what moves my
senses.
Your awakening wakes me up.
I watch you sleep and for me you are
my God, I am happy watching over
your sleep.
Your gaze is a ray of light. Your hands
on me have the lightness of peace and
the sublime display of infinite love.
When you go out, I feel a huge
emptiness in my heart.
I wait for you again and again.
I am the one who will wait for you all
my life today, tomorrow and always:
I am your dog ❤️

10/16/2021

We are so pleased with the diversity of Emma & Buckeyes litter, we have been working towards adding in recessive coat colors to insure diversity in our breeding program, this time the litter came out like an assorted box of chocolates!

06/17/2021

Our McNab dogs and McNab/border collies are highly intelligent, versatile, athletic - perfect for performance and service dogs.

06/17/2021

Jasper & Buckwheat made the tie today🤞They will be having their offspring@ mid-August🤩This will be their 4th and final litter😔Everyone that has received a puppy from this pairing has been very happy🥰Please go to our website for their bios and adoption applications.👇
https://www.garcinmcnabcollies.com/

Our McNab dogs and McNab/border collies are highly intelligent, versatile, athletic - perfect for performance and service dogs.

06/10/2021

My boots😆🐾

06/10/2021

Sienna instinctively knows there is something about these calves 😉

06/10/2021

These two are so entertaining😂

06/10/2021

Best Buddies

04/24/2021

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