Alice is the product of thoughtful, purpose-driven breeding that brings together some of the most respected Border Collie lines in the world. Bred from foundation stock carefully selected for working ability, versatility, and temperament, Alice represents the very best of both American and UK bloodlines.

 

Her maternal grandsire, MFR Rhett, hails from Mission Falls Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana, a program with nearly 40 years of exceptional breeding behind it. Rhett, like all dogs from this lineage, excelled on both cattle and sheep, and has produced offspring that have gone on to succeed in herding, agility, service and therapy work, search and rescue, and as cherished companions across the country.

 

Alice’s dam, GCR Susie, works on a cattle and goat ranch in San Antonio, Texas, and carries the influence of LPT Jen—a dog bred by a respected Wyoming-based breeder who has served multiple terms on the Board of Directors of the American Border Collie Association. This breeder is well known for an unwavering commitment to preserving the working instincts and integrity of the breed.

 

Alice’s sire is a direct import from Wales, with a pedigree rooted in the legacy of Aled Owen, one of the most accomplished and influential names in the sheepdog world. Aled Owen is a master sheepdog handler and a well-respected figure on the international sheepdog circuit. His extraordinary accomplishments include:

 

• World Sheepdog Trials Champion (2002 & 2008)

• International Sheepdog Society Supreme Champion (1999, 2000 & 2007)

 

A hill farmer in North Wales, Aled was born into a family with deep roots in trialling. His uncle, William Jones, won the famous Llangollen Sheepdog Trial in 1899 with Ci Glas. Fittingly, Aled won the same title 100 years later with his renowned dog, Roy. His breeding program, based on generations of instinct and skill, forms the backbone of Alice’s sire line—with five generations tracing almost entirely to Owen’s proven program.

 

Alice embodies the intelligence, drive, and versatility that define Gold Creek Ranch Border Collies. We are proud to have her in our program and look forward to the promise she brings for future generations.