Garcin McNab Stockdog breed description
We are dedicated to breeding the old style all around Ranch/Farm stock dog. Our breeding includes generations of ranch bred dogs.
The true Ranch/Farm type dogs had many jobs besides herding livestock. They were known to tend to the chickens, turkeys, geese and children. Keeping a watchful eye on all the Ranch/Farm inhabitants and alerting when a stranger or predator approached. The true Ranch/Farm dog never needed to be constrained; instinctively knew what their duties were and would never wander away. Always remaining loyal to their responsibilities tending to the ranch/farm.
Garcin brand dogs are bred to be the all around Ranch/Farm dog and that is our goal. To keep the breed from becoming too specialized.
Our Description
The foundation stock for Garcin brand stock dogs originated from the land race breed known as the Scotch collie, of which the origins can be traced back to Northern Scotland and then into the Grampian Hills of Scotland. Alex McNab brought a few dogs over from 1868 though the early 1900's onto his 10,000 acre ranch located in Mendocino county, California. After that the dogs were known as Fox Collies, McNab Shepherd, Covelo shepherd or just plain Collies. Until recently, the McNab was little known outside Northern California, but the last three decades have seen a gain in popularity and geographic dispersal of the breed.
Appearance
The McNab Dog is bred for their working ability and is not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). For this reason, the appearance of the McNab can vary considerably. The dog is medium sized with females standing 16-21 inches at the shoulder and weighing 30-50 pounds and males standing 18-25 inches at the shoulder and weighing 35-65 pounds. The dogs have a variety of ear sets from pricked ears to rose ears and everything in between. McNabs can come in a range of colors. The most common color is black and white, less common is red and white, tricolor and occasionally sables and black and tans with a saddle. Their eyes are set well apart, almond shaped, and brown, hazel, or copper colored with occasional marble flecked or powder blue eyes. The McNab coat is preferably single short to medium and can still vary in length, and double coated, (Hair coat should not be over 4 inches long with double coating). Shaft of coat is weather resistant and dense, not normally soft silky texture. The feet can vary from clove footed to large and webbed, but the pads should always be deep and well set off the ground.
Confirmation
Starting with the head, the McNab displays an intelligent alert appearance, ears can be pricked or folded . eyes are bright and well set apart with a medium stop to the forehead. Muzzle is medium to long and jowls are tight to medium loose lipped. Teeth are in line, never an overbite or underbite, which is unacceptable for breeding purposes. Neckline is medium in length and set high to mid length on shoulders. Shoulders and chest are medium depth to accommodate fluid motion. Leg bone should be medium and not fine or coarse and always correct angles and ratios. Topline is short to medium length and well muscled, topline straight across or slightly built uphill. Bottom line shorter than topline and slightly cut up in the flank. Hips are well defined and blend well into the croup which is muscular and and set slightly lower than the point of hip. Hind legs should have ample depth and width for muscle development; hocks set apart and not too straight or sickle hocked. Favorably a short cannon bone. Foot is preferably set well under the cannon bone. - toes not too long with deep toe pads to support the leg column and assist with the thrust needed to jump high when snipping at a cow's face. Tail set transitions from below the topline and any range of tight curled to slight curled, never straight and occasional natural bobs occur.
Temperament
McNabs have a loose-eyed herding style and tend to work more independently than many herding breeds. They are skilled at both heading and heeling stock, they can turn stock from the front or get behind stock and drive them forward. Some McNabs will lead cattle out by enticing them to follow. McNab's bold nature and working abilities make them ideal for herding cattle. McNabs are also used for herding geese, goats, llamas and gathering horses in from the pasture. Renowned for their incredible endurance, McNabs have been known to cover over a hundred miles a day driving their herds.
McNabs often bond tightly to their family members, including other household pets. They have a keen sense of territory and seldom wander away from home. They are also more likely to defend their territory and family members than many of the other herding breeds. McNabs can be assertive and demanding, and they do best with guardians who are firm. Highly intelligent and quick to learn, the McNab needs mental stimulation as much as physical exercise. Families considering a McNab for a pet will need to set aside plenty of time to spend with their dog.
Health
McNabs are hardy dogs with no breed specific health problems. Their average life span is 14 - 16 years.
Activities
McNabs are becoming increasingly popular in the world of dog sports. Their outstanding athletic prowess and agility coupled with high intelligence make them ideal competitors. McNabs are now competing in ranch dog cow dog class trials, agility trials, dock diving, nose work, barn hunts ,search and rescue, disaster relief, service dog work and serving as loving, loyal, protective family companion dogs.!
The true Ranch/Farm type dogs had many jobs besides herding livestock. They were known to tend to the chickens, turkeys, geese and children. Keeping a watchful eye on all the Ranch/Farm inhabitants and alerting when a stranger or predator approached. The true Ranch/Farm dog never needed to be constrained; instinctively knew what their duties were and would never wander away. Always remaining loyal to their responsibilities tending to the ranch/farm.
Garcin brand dogs are bred to be the all around Ranch/Farm dog and that is our goal. To keep the breed from becoming too specialized.
Our Description
The foundation stock for Garcin brand stock dogs originated from the land race breed known as the Scotch collie, of which the origins can be traced back to Northern Scotland and then into the Grampian Hills of Scotland. Alex McNab brought a few dogs over from 1868 though the early 1900's onto his 10,000 acre ranch located in Mendocino county, California. After that the dogs were known as Fox Collies, McNab Shepherd, Covelo shepherd or just plain Collies. Until recently, the McNab was little known outside Northern California, but the last three decades have seen a gain in popularity and geographic dispersal of the breed.
Appearance
The McNab Dog is bred for their working ability and is not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). For this reason, the appearance of the McNab can vary considerably. The dog is medium sized with females standing 16-21 inches at the shoulder and weighing 30-50 pounds and males standing 18-25 inches at the shoulder and weighing 35-65 pounds. The dogs have a variety of ear sets from pricked ears to rose ears and everything in between. McNabs can come in a range of colors. The most common color is black and white, less common is red and white, tricolor and occasionally sables and black and tans with a saddle. Their eyes are set well apart, almond shaped, and brown, hazel, or copper colored with occasional marble flecked or powder blue eyes. The McNab coat is preferably single short to medium and can still vary in length, and double coated, (Hair coat should not be over 4 inches long with double coating). Shaft of coat is weather resistant and dense, not normally soft silky texture. The feet can vary from clove footed to large and webbed, but the pads should always be deep and well set off the ground.
Confirmation
Starting with the head, the McNab displays an intelligent alert appearance, ears can be pricked or folded . eyes are bright and well set apart with a medium stop to the forehead. Muzzle is medium to long and jowls are tight to medium loose lipped. Teeth are in line, never an overbite or underbite, which is unacceptable for breeding purposes. Neckline is medium in length and set high to mid length on shoulders. Shoulders and chest are medium depth to accommodate fluid motion. Leg bone should be medium and not fine or coarse and always correct angles and ratios. Topline is short to medium length and well muscled, topline straight across or slightly built uphill. Bottom line shorter than topline and slightly cut up in the flank. Hips are well defined and blend well into the croup which is muscular and and set slightly lower than the point of hip. Hind legs should have ample depth and width for muscle development; hocks set apart and not too straight or sickle hocked. Favorably a short cannon bone. Foot is preferably set well under the cannon bone. - toes not too long with deep toe pads to support the leg column and assist with the thrust needed to jump high when snipping at a cow's face. Tail set transitions from below the topline and any range of tight curled to slight curled, never straight and occasional natural bobs occur.
Temperament
McNabs have a loose-eyed herding style and tend to work more independently than many herding breeds. They are skilled at both heading and heeling stock, they can turn stock from the front or get behind stock and drive them forward. Some McNabs will lead cattle out by enticing them to follow. McNab's bold nature and working abilities make them ideal for herding cattle. McNabs are also used for herding geese, goats, llamas and gathering horses in from the pasture. Renowned for their incredible endurance, McNabs have been known to cover over a hundred miles a day driving their herds.
McNabs often bond tightly to their family members, including other household pets. They have a keen sense of territory and seldom wander away from home. They are also more likely to defend their territory and family members than many of the other herding breeds. McNabs can be assertive and demanding, and they do best with guardians who are firm. Highly intelligent and quick to learn, the McNab needs mental stimulation as much as physical exercise. Families considering a McNab for a pet will need to set aside plenty of time to spend with their dog.
Health
McNabs are hardy dogs with no breed specific health problems. Their average life span is 14 - 16 years.
Activities
McNabs are becoming increasingly popular in the world of dog sports. Their outstanding athletic prowess and agility coupled with high intelligence make them ideal competitors. McNabs are now competing in ranch dog cow dog class trials, agility trials, dock diving, nose work, barn hunts ,search and rescue, disaster relief, service dog work and serving as loving, loyal, protective family companion dogs.!