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Author Archives: Mim Bester

Sleep and Dogs

Sleep is vital to the wellbeing of dogs – just as it is to humans.  However,do you realised just how important it is and just how much sleep a dog needs? The ‘Tuck’ website covers everything human sleep-related including the science, tips for getting a … Continue reading →


Posted on December 13, 2018 by Mim BesterDecember 13, 2018

How much should you exercise your puppy?

Baqilodge Collies Posted on September 21, 2018 by Mim BesterSeptember 21, 2018

A big, and a common, mistake that new puppy owners make is over exercising their puppy. While puppies are balls of energy and need to run and play – they are babies and must be treated like babies. Until their … Continue reading →

Posted in Puppies

Stud Dogs

This is a great article by the late Richard Beauchamp and has some valuable insights as to why breeders choose certain stud dogs. Show Dogs and Stud Dogs –  Richard Beauchamp

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Posted on July 23, 2018 by Mim BesterSeptember 21, 2018

The impact of exercise on growth plates

Baqilodge Collies Posted on May 18, 2018 by Mim BesterMay 18, 2018

This is a great article from the website: Discover Something New About Dogs Every Day  www.dailydogdiscoveries.com. New (and even old – lol) puppy owners will find the sections on Preventing Growth Plate Injuries and the Effects of Hormones (on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Puppies | Tagged exercise, growth hormones, growth plates, puppies

How’s your weather?

Baqilodge Collies Posted on May 15, 2018 by Mim BesterMay 15, 2018

I am certainly a believer in climate change. Over the years, I have seen many differences from when I was a primary school kid, regularly smashing ice in puddles on the way to school during winter. These days, it is … Continue reading →

Posted in News/Blog, Uncategorized

Where do all the puppies come from?

Baqilodge Collies Posted on April 18, 2018 by Mim BesterApril 14, 2022

Now that is a leading question…. no, I’m not talking about the ‘birds and bees’.  I am talking about the Australian dog population.   A SNAPSHOT OF THE AUSTRALIAN DOG POPULATION – 2016 The latest estimated number of dogs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Breeders and Breeding | Tagged ANKC, Australian Dog Population, dog breeders

About colour genetics in collies

Toonian Smooth Collies in Croatia have a very interesting webpage that talks about the genetics of the collie colours and the coat patterns in an interesting and easy to understand way. If you are really interested in this work track … Continue reading →


Posted on March 13, 2018 by Mim BesterSeptember 21, 2018

What can you do with dog hair?

Baqilodge Collies Posted on March 8, 2018 by Mim BesterJuly 23, 2018

Collie hair can be spun and knitted or it can be felted to make many different types of garments.  It is 80% warmer than wool. We are just coming to the end of Summer and heading in to Autumn but … Continue reading →

Posted in Grooming, News/Blog | Tagged chiengora, dog hair, dyed dog hair, felted dog hair, grooming, knitting

Brochure – Reward Based Training – Australian Veterinary Assoc.

Baqilodge Collies Posted on March 5, 2018 by Mim BesterMarch 5, 2018

Brochure – Reward-Based Training – Aust. Veterinary Assoc – 20120109

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Posted in News/Blog, Training

Music Appreciation Class

Click on the title above or the icon below to open the video – you need sound for this one: Joey and Regent’s babies enjoy music. This little girl is just too cute!

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