Kerales Farm & Border Collies

07/25/2026

The Kerales Farm fall trial will officially open August 4. Any entries received before then will be treated as received on opening day (so you can send in early). Two days of Open on Saturday and Sunday, and Monday will have 2 classes each of Nursery, Ranch, and PN.

Date: October 10-12, 2026 Location: 982 Newport Rd, Raphine, VA Host Info: Leslie & Kevin Whitney (267) 733-5118 Judges: Paul Batz (Open) / Carol Campion (Nursery, Ranch & Pro-Novice) Cost: $65.00 - Open / $55.00 - Nursery / $50.00 - Ranch & Pro-Novice Schedule: Saturday - Open 1 Sunday - Open 2 Mon...

07/16/2026

Before we know it, fall will be here.🍂 Gordon Watt will be here November 5-9. Days are short, so we will limit the groups to 10 people.
2 day clinic Thursday- Friday Nov 5-6
2 day clinic Saturday-Sunday Nov 7-8
Lessons Monday Nov 9.
We'll be working this years lambs. Registration will open in late August, but lmk if you plan to sign up and I'll add you to the list.

07/04/2026

Looking for quality Katahdins? Here they are!

06/01/2026

KERALES FARM SHEEPDOG TRIAL OCTOBER 10-12, 2026.
We're happy to announce that we will be hosting a 3 day trial this October.
🐑Saturday and Sunday will Open each day.
🐑Monday will be 2 Nursery, 2 Pro-Novice, and 2 Ranch.
🐑Novice Day Judge: Carol Campion
🐑Open Judge: Paul Batz
🐑Flock are Cheviot cross ewes and lambs.
🐑We will have professional set out all three days.

03/27/2026

Due to an unfortunate injury, we have an opening in the Gordon Watt Shedding Clinic on Wednesday April 1, and one in the Thursday-Friday April 2-3 General Clinic. Pls PM me if interested or if you have any questions.

02/16/2026

This is a webinar not to miss! Covering the history of how the Maremma breed was developed into a close guarding breed.
If you are thinking of getting a livestock guardian, this is is a must watch.

If you are trying to decide on a breed for a Livestock Guarding Dog or it you already love the Maremma and want to know more about the breed’s ancient history and how it made the Maremma the consummate LGD, this Webinar will provide fascinating historical insights.

02/11/2026

Gordon Watt will once again be teaching at Kerales Farm. Please PM for more info

Lessons Tuesday March 31
Shedding Clinic Wednesday April 1
2 day Clinic Thurs/Fri April 2-3
Shedding Clinic Saturday April 4
2 day Clinic Sun/Mon April 5-6

01/22/2026

Oh no, vicious dog!! She's showing her teeth!!😲
No, this is what is known as a submissive smile. Most of our livestock guardians will do this when scolded/reprimanded. They are showing that they accept your authority. One of the reasons we like Maremmas so much is that they tend to really like people. Ours are that way. We have to watch for pups being overly social in our litters--it doesn't matter how you raise them, some are just wired that way. They are wonderful dogs and an important asset on our farm.