alfie’s progress

I last wrote about Alfie back in the winter when we had worries about his shoulder, I’m delighted to report that his shoulder seems absolutely fine, and he really doing well. He’s a very different sort of sheepdog to his mother Fly. Fly you might remember (or have witnessed if you have ben to a display) is very intense and can be difficult to work. Alfie is far more laid back, and is being a delight to train.

He’s a real natural with sheep, he has a real ‘feel’ for them and holds them together as a flock with movements of his head and eye. He paces his work sensibly, not rushing at the flock and making them run. In fact I did have some worries that he might be a bit on the slow side, bt he’s showing a turn of speed when needed, and as he’s only 13 months old he’s bound to become much faster yet

So although he’s still very early in his training I’m really pleased with his progress and I’m hopeful that this time next he will be able to take Jakes place in the team, and leave Jake to his semi retirement!

And with Zola and Colin showing promise the future of the Borough farm sheepdogs is looking good!

Here’s Alfie in action


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