. If this litter “speak” to you, I think you really ought to get one 
I wouldn’t even consider a KC reg border collie. Our working collies are all ISDS reg or non registered but out of generations of livestock working dogs.
Yes. KC reg tend to be either show line (with little working drive/instinct) or dual registered which are often from generations of sports dogs so agility/flyball etc.
Unfortunately I really can't have one, two is plenty for me and at 75 with no family to take it on after me it just isn't on sadly.There’s rarely a perfect time for a new pup
Yes they do. My younger bitch is ISDS and also registered with KC as they recognise the ISDS registration. My older girl's parents were bought from farms and she has good sheep instinct but is only on the KC Activity register so she can compete in agility.
How much is an average springer from working lines compared to show? I’d imagine there be a big disparity. Farm/working bred border collies used to be around £200-£400 pre Covid but are now anywhere from £500 upwards. Show lines I’d imagine are more in-line with other pedigree breeds so £1000-2000.
I paid £650for my 4 year old and £700 for the 1 year old, good working line bitches Dad is a field trial dog
I believe they can be ISDS registered on merit but its a lot of work and testing, only one of ours is ISDS registered, all have come from either our own breeding or from lines we know well and have we have worked with parents and possibly grandparents.
Yes older dogs (over two years of age) and with a clear eye test can be registered with ISDS on merit and while the test itself is straightforward it costs £500. We have been asked to register our beardiexborders on merit by a farmer who trials and wants to use our dogs (as it makes any pups more attractive to buyers who want to trial), but the large fee is a bit offputting.
I’m actually surprised well bred springers are so reasonably priced. Interesting. Thanks.
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My sister is like you. Waiting to see if her AF can be sorted out before getting another dog. The pups I first posted would have been her choice but unfortunately common sense had to prevail.There is a litter of working line Labradors that I'd love a pup from if it was not for my health. Both parents are hip scored and health tested with good pedigrees.
Originally they were £1000, but the 2 remaining are now 3 months old are only £550. I have no idea why they have not sold when other Labs are selling for more and have no or few tests done. Maybe it's colour as the others are mainly brown or yellow.
I love black dogs, and have the time/space to have one. The only thing stopping me is that I'm waiting for a new knee. For once in my life, I am being practical
The blue merles are gorgeous ❤❤
Optimism I guess for the more expensive ones. No idea why the £2k ones I posted were so expensive, I certainly wouldn't pay that for one. Looks as though the original litter I posted are all gone, ad seems to have disappeared. Temptation removed.