Steadfast Stockdogs is located in Eagle Point, Oregon and home to Elizabeth Baker, several working border collies, a flock of fine wool sheep (plus a few hairies) and a guard llama. 

 

I've loved animals of all types since I was a small child  and grew up riding horses, training the family dog, raising rabbits and caring for numerous other critters.  I got my start with Border Collies by accident, taking in a Border Collie puppy, Megan, from an unknown ranch breeding shortly after I bought my first home.  Meg was the worst possible choice for someone who worked full time....a very high energy stereotypical neurotic border collie. 

 

However, in my quest to train Meg, I discovered real working border collies and witnessed what remarkable levels of training could be reached on livestock.  I was hooked and soon after came my first Open dog, Imported Black, and a puppy, Rye.

 

Black was a wonderful dog that was best on the big Open field.  He taught me tremendous lessons and took me far.  His lessons and the miles that he put under my belt, prepared me to bring my young dog, Rye, along and develop his incredible talent.  Rye has been a dog of a lifetime and we have enjoyed successful competition in some of the most demanding and competitive trials in the West and numerous National Finals.

 

Rye's offspring are quickly stepping up to the plate and showing that they have the heart and talent to become my next generation of working dogs.