I have been very happy with our straight-bred BB.  We have a 50"tall field 
fencing with a hot wire running inside it (at about 36" height).  We work our 
Border Collie on the sheep and they have never offered to jump the fence to get 
away.  Once they get used to you, Barbs are easy to handle (lightweight!) and 
seem to have a little more on the ball mentally.  When we had woolies, if the 
weather turned windy or rainy, they would just stand out there and get 
wet--hence, lots of upper respiratory stuff would start.  The Barbs head straight for 
the barn in inclement weather.  Have had almost no health problems 
whatsoever. I like these guys!

Beth Lockwood
Caldwell, Idaho
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