Suzanne Long of Murphy, North Carolina, travels from Squirrels' Nest Farm in western North Carolina to the Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games. She brings an interesting demonstration of the herding skills of the Border Collie. The demonstrations are a fun and informative way to learn more about these beautiful, smart, working dogs.

During the demonstrations, Suzanne explains the background and history of the Border Collie breed and how their instincts and heritage developed into the wonderful working dog we see today. She uses a small herd of Dorset sheep and several Border Collies to show how these working dogs do their jobs. Questions are welcome, and there are opportunities to meet the dogs and sheep after the demonstrations.

Suzanne's dogs are from championship ABCA registered lines. As a breeder, she is careful to socialize each puppy to be ready for its new home and life adventures. Suzanne is always interested in your thoughts or questions and welcomes visitors.

Suzanne, along with her dogs Zeus, Flo, Sukey and Mandy, hope you will make plans to attend the Blairsville Scottish Festival, and are confident you will find it enjoyable as well as educational.