Bauers Working Border Collies is a premier breeding and training operation dedicated to producing high-quality Border Collies that excel in working with cattle and sheep. Founded by Jamie and Peta Bauer, the business has its roots in a large sheep and cattle property known as Retreat, located on the banks of the Barcoo River in western Queensland. With over 15 years of experience in managing various properties, the Bauers have honed their skills in stockmanship and dog training, ensuring that their dogs possess the strength, temperament, stamina, and intelligence necessary for effective stock work. Their commitment to breeding dogs that can handle the rigors of the Australian landscape is evident in their selection of bloodlines from both Australia and the UK.
The philosophy of Bauers Working Border Collies centers around stress-free stockmanship, which is crucial for increasing production and improving profitability in the businesses they manage. The dogs are trained to work quietly and efficiently, moving large mobs of livestock with minimal fuss. The diverse terrain of the properties they manage, including steep hills and undulating paddocks, provides an ideal environment for training dogs to read their stock and pace themselves effectively. This hands-on experience allows the Bauers to develop dogs that are not only skilled in mustering but also capable of independent work under controlled conditions.
<pWith a focus on breeding dogs with high work drive, intelligence, and the right temperament, Bauers Working Border Collies is committed to producing dogs that can thrive in both yard and mustering work. The first progeny from their imported dogs are beginning to enter the workforce, and the Bauers are excited about the future of their breeding program. By combining their extensive experience in stock management with a passion for working dogs, Bauers Working Border Collies continues to set the standard for quality and performance in the industry.