I adore Kelpies. I was just about to put my name on a Noonbarra litter right before I found Quinn and I know when I can get my next dog I'll be back to trying to work out if I should go another BC or a kelpie.
I looked pretty seriously at importing a dog from that breeder but found someone here in the states that says their dogs should be good in the venues I want. I'm a little nervous due to all of the info about potentially not working in a sports home - if that's the case, I would have to reconsider my goals with the dog (or if he's super miserable, rehome). I am REALLY hoping it will work.
I pride myself on doing my best to work with a dog in the way that they prefer to work and being adaptable in my training methods to accomplish this, hopefully I can do the same with the new pup.
I'm probably equally nervous and excited
But, I felt the same way when I got my GSD (coming from Dutch Shepherds) and I have been very, very, very pleased with him. Lots of changes in how I think but he is just a fantastic dog and a perfect fit for me.
I don't have super high requirements for my dogs once they are in my "family" - I ask that they try their best and try to work with me...Eden's best is TERRIBLE, she's a terrible sports prospect in terms of winning/speed but she always does her very best and that's all I ask, so for me, she is awesome