Conventional wisdom says that young puppies come to us as blank slates. Full of promise and limitless potential, ready to be molded into your ideal companion as long as you do your part – provide lots of love, the right amount of discipline, and appropriate training along the way. If you’re a caring, responsible pet owner, there’s no reason that your puppy should not grow up to be a model canine citizen ..read more

You’re going to be committed to him or her for life ​​I’ll be committed to helping you in any way, shape or form for the life of your puppy/dog, therefore it’s critical that you assume the responsibility to see to his or her needs, which means physically, mentally and emotionally. I’ll be providing you with ample training information; please read it and apply it daily. ​If you have any questions at any time call or email me. Don’t wait X number of weeks or months to address the issue. I expect you to teach your puppy to be a well balanced good canine citizen, which entails takin ..read more

When you are thinking about buying a Border Collie, educate yourself about the pros and cons of the Border Collie breed, and what is required of you to have a successful life with the pup you purchase. Ask yourself what is the function, that you’re wishing your Border Collie to fulfill. The Border Collie is considered to be the most versatile breed of canine existing, however that does not translate by any means, that they’re suited for everyone. Actually, because of their nature, they’re not suited to many human individuals. Be aware that they can be the dog from heaven or hades. Ask the br ..read more

I want to commend The American Kennel Club for acknowledging we Breeders, who strive to breed dogs, who are able to demonstrate their genetic abilities throughAKC sports. The following statement from AKC is powerful, and it’s followed by a paragraph from my website of my mission statement as a breeder of working border collies: “The 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who have dedicated themselves to improving the health, temperament and performance of dogs in a given sport.” I believe wholeheartedly in preserving the abilities of the border collie to work and have a ..read more

The American Kennel Club wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports.  The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. Thompsons Border Collies received the award for Herding, Border Collies. The 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who have dedicated themselves to improving the health, temperament and performance of dogs in a given sport. The 2019 Breeder of the Year by Sport award recipients are: Pointing Breed Field Events: Dave and ..read more

By Beth Norman Harris Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me.. do. Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear. When it is cold and wet, please take me inside … for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitt ..read more

A Poem by Dr. Karen B. Thompson 1991 Imprisoned is the mind that searches not, encompassing preconceived prejudices and opinions. Above and beyond it is intangibly sought never to be totally reached but ever a continuation. The door it is locked, I seek the key there is fear, despair and anger yes! It ah it evades and ever eludes me life’s answer to man’s struggle for peace at best! Perhaps look within and not without each contains the message so simple! I know and feel it’s presence about, it is enclosed awaiting within our temple! Dr. Karen B. Thompson 1991 ..read more

From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.” From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.” Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,” but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest m ..read more

There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept from fear and apprehension. One of these days is yesterday, with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot erase a single word we said. Yesterday is beyond recall. The other day we should not worry about is tomorrow, with its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promises, and perhaps its poor performance. Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control ..read more

A poem that inspired Karen Thompson To realize The value of a sister/brother Ask someone Who doesn’t have one. To realize The value of ten years: Ask a newly Divorced couple. To realize The value of four years: Ask a graduate. To realize The value of one year: Ask a student who Has failed a final exam. To realize The value of nine months: Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn. To realize The value of one month: Ask a mother Who has given birth to A premature baby. To realize The value of one week: Ask an editor of a weekly newspaper. To realize The value of one minute: Ask a person Who ha ..read more