Gracie

See Gracie on the 2003 Border Collie Calander

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This dynamic, maniacal Border Collie came into our home at 6 ½ weeks of age very sweet and reserved.  Originally destined to become a geese police dog for a golf course, it became apparent early in Gracie’s life that was not to be.    

Deb & Marti McCann graciously gave her to me when Gracie was about 4 months of age.  We knew she was very high energy but little did we know what powerhouse was lying in wait. 

Gracie’s flyball training didn’t start until she was 8 months of age, well after her initial obedience training.  Flyball is her all-time favourite thing to do and she usually runs under 4 seconds.  Her fastest time to date is 3.70 seconds. 

Watch for Gracie soon trying her paw at agility.  We are working hard to achieve accuracy and teamwork.. 

 Gracie gives 100% with everything she does.  In fact, she does everything at Mach 10 with her hair on fire (to quote a very good friend of mine). 

 Fun (and exhausting) to live with, she’s exhilarating to train.  No matter what the time of day, Gracie is always there ready to give her best effort. 

 Thanks to Marti McCann for picking this lovely dog.  Thanks to Lynda Verna for the careful breeding of her wonderful Border Collies.

 Denise Bond