Noonbarra Ben VIII X Noonbarra Tammy II
Born 4th June 2010
Owned by Kristie Warner
Just a quick email to say the pup is
going well. He is VERY smart and sits, comes and walks on the lead with no
problems at all. He is very sociable but follows me EVERYWHERE I go and even
ignores Matthew when I'm around. He is doing his down stay with a breeze now
also. I have decided to name him Clancy after much thought. It's a little
different
but it sounds like a great trial dog name : )
I will keep in touch and send you some photos when he gets a little bigger
Ameroo Ned X Noonbarra Chloe II
Born 25th April 2010
Owned by Sean & Cheryl Robinson
Hello
Mary and Stephen. Firstly, apologies for taking so long. Ned is progressing very
well. He is growing very quickly. He has his first 'puppy school' tonight and
then goes to Cheryls' parents for the weekend as we are going to King Island for
a 40th birthday. He had a trip to my Dads farm two weekends back and had a
lovely time and made friends with his 'cousins' Benson Ruby and Ginger.
He met the cows and Alpacas, we kept him away from the sheep as one went into labour. He is walking very well on the lead now and the weather has been atrocious the last two weeks so we have got a coat/jacket for him to keep the rain off - he seems to know that it is better for him as he leaves it alone and has a little 'strut' when we first set off. Full of importance. He is getting better inside - especially for his age - although it is a test of our patience. But well worth it when he eventually settles down. He now knows his mat and toys area and enjoys his inside time.
He
also has never had any trouble and adjusted completely to his 'house', which is
a bonus. He will even go into it when not on his run. When (if ) the weather
improves we hope to see more of his lying in the sun. He really is a beautiful
dog with a really strong personality and very determined. He can also occupy
himself and doesn't need constant attention - although he certainly lets us know
that he is ready for a play.
Hope all is going well up there and I will keep in touch.
Sean, Cheryl and Ned.
Noonbarra Max X Noonbarra Jessie II
Born 5th Jan 2009
Owned by Joe Dimich. Revesby NSW.
Bindi met "Bindi from Tamworth" at Sharkeys Beach yesterday. Her owner who runs a property there has a beach house at Otford. It goes without saying that Noonbarra Bindi was the better surfer!.
Bindi playing at beach ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCTumxXGrTg
Mary Bilson with Bindi as a puppy
Olivia Ford with Bindi
Bindi when she came up to Noonbarra for some training
Noonbarra Bindi V
Noonbarra Ben VIII X Noonbarra Trixie II
Black & Tan Male. Born 27th July 2010
Owned by Dr. Harry & Susan Knowles. NSW.
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Sept.
2010: Thought you might like an update. I nursed him all the way home in the car
- not a wriggle or whimper although he was awake for most of the drive. He took
the welcoming committee in his stride, explored his new house and yard and ate
enthusiastically. I put a basket in our back room where I often watch TV and sat
with him for 15 minutes or so when he went to sleep. This was about 6.30 pm and
he stayed there all night without a sound from him.
...
He followed me around the yard this morning whilst I did a few chores. He is
presently asleep on the BBQ table next to Susan who is outside reading. The cat
has her nose out of joint big-time but Jaco is quite unperturbed. In a word,
he's a bottler!
Jan 2011:Not
quite an anniversary but thought you'd like a 6 months update. Here he is - a
wonderful dog who has almost come to terms with the cat. At present he is
tolerating a rather silly 6 year old Collie recently acquired by next door
neighbours who barks for a living however Jaco is learning to ignore his
incessant attempts to goad him. The grand-daughters all love him as does a good
mate of mine who visits him (I take second spot) a least once a week.
Not so keen on tennis balls but he will chase and retrieve sticks until he almost drops
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This is the latest edition. It is a great book for both, beginners or experienced Kelpie owners. It is designed for good solid foundation training to ensure you get a well balanced, socialised and obedient Australian Working Kelpie.
Over 100 pages and plenty of photos.
More information on Kelpie history can be found
in the new 2006 edition of our book
THE ROCKYBAR KELPIES
A GUIDE TO ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN KELPIE STUDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
We
think this book would be an enjoyable read for anyone with even a passing
interest in the Kelpie. It would be a great guide for breeders and trainers with
information that is impossible to get anywhere else!
The Rockybar Stud, owned by Les Tarrant, was one of the most famous in Australia for half a century and their influence can be seen in Kelpies all over the world today.
Les Tarrant started with Kelpies in the 1930's. He led a life of droving, mustering and working with horses and livestock. In 1950, he set up the Rockybar Kelpie Stud in the far north-western districts of NSW.
We look at some bush characters and old dog men such as the remarkable priest of Goondiwindi, Father McCormack, Stanley McMaster, Frank Scanlon, Stan Collins, and more. We look at the individual dogs in the old Rockybar lines and the more modern lines (after 1980). We have a huge section on Les Tarrant in his own words explaining how to breed Kelpies and the problems and pitfalls to avoid. There is a good chapter of the book dedicated to how to train Kelpies the Rockybar way. Another chapter is on yard work and yard trials.
There are plenty of photographs and some were very hard to obtain. Many (probably most) would never have been seen by the general public before.
Large A4 format. B/W photos throughout. 166 pages.