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	To retain the Coolies natural herding instinct and characteristics it is necessary to only breed from dogs demonstrating these qualities. In recent times there has been a remarkable boost in the breeds’ popularity resulting in an increase in backyard and urban breeders. The majority of these Coolies have never worked or even laid eyes on livestock for many generations. Understandably, the natural herding ability is lost over time.

	It is advised that before buying a Coolie from any breeder advertising ‘working lines’, you enquire as to exactly what they mean. ‘Working Lines’ should simply the pups ancestors were working or herding dogs but often this is not the case. It is recommended you observe a number of the breeders’ dogs working stock to evaluate technique and working temperament and to ensure the claims of ‘working ability’ or ‘working lines’ are substantiated and these coolies truly possess the natural instinct the breed is renowned for.

	A club registered coolie does not automatically make it a ‘working dog’ nor do photographs of a coolie chasing stock around mean it has ‘working instinct’ or is from ‘working lines’. Dogs are natural predators. Any dog can chase a sheep, cow or horse; it doesn’t make it a practical or even useful working coolie. All Toolalla Coolies are proven working dogs from quality bloodlines spanning decades. We know our Coolies parentage history and only own and breed the very best specimens.

	Last Updated: Thursday, 01 May 2008

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