Dean McAuley’s Joe

Joe is one of the top sheepdogs in the British Isles. In addition to being and outstanding herding dog, Joe is an exceptional day-to-day working sheepdog; a forward-moving, smooth, strong and agile dog with great control over all types of sheep across the unforgiving landscapes of Ireland. 

Joe is a 3-time International Supreme Finalist, capturing the 2nd highest qualifying score in 2025, the same year his son Jack was also a finalist.

• Four-time singles member of the Irish National Team (2021, 2022, 2023, 2025)
• Two-time Irish Brace Champion (2021, 2022)
• Three-time International Supreme Finalist (2021, 2022, 2025), 4th in 2025 Supreme and 2nd highest qualifying score, 3rd highest qualifying score 2022
• Supreme Nursery Champion in 2020

Joe is clear of all genetic diseases linked to border collies tracked on the comprehensive Orivet DNA breed panel.

Doses of Joe containing 165 million normal, post-thaw motile sperm available for sale from Zoetis: $3000. Shipping is $125 to Zoetis partner clinics / freeze centers