Karmala

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The stud is situated about 40 km south of Toowoomba near the historic village of Nobby, famous for Rudd’s Pub;  here Australian writer Arthur Hoey Davis, better known as ‘Steele Rudd’, wrote some of his well known Dad and Dave stories. The old house where he lived is just down the road from Karmala. Established at Lake Bolac in the Victorian Western District, the move to the Downs was made in 2001 when Jan ‘retired’ from farming. This move necessitated an adjustment in breeding emphasis to suit the Queensland market’s demand for dogs that can work cattle as well as sheep. 2020
All the Karmala sires I am using have tested clear for CA. Top row, Brock, Landy, Wills. All bitches have also tested clear of CA or are bred from clear parents. There’s a lengthy CA discussion in the May 2020 post.
3 sires Foundation dogs were chosen from lines of clever mustering dogs and sires are generally chosen from dogs performing well in testing conditions. This is very important, as there is insufficient work on a small property to fully assess dogs. Healthy puppies grow into healthy dogs...these pups are already sharing their mother's food. Matt's team IMG_3493 Mel&Gcr

July 2026

I find it almost impossible to believe the year is half over! Already! Many I speak to say the same. As the years fly by it becomes a lot clearer that it’s essential to enjoy every moment while we can.

Some more rain during the month and a warmer than usual start to winter, the frosts holding off and no very severe ones as yet. The garden picked up dramatically, flowers all over and no more leaves falling for a few weeks. I’ve been grateful for the weather, little pups don’t need severe cold and they’re big enough to do without heat lamps now. The bitches are all happily coming on heat at the same time, as usual, but will likely miss the severe cold when they whelp.

 

 

The Cash x Karma pups are starting to move on, a super easy litter despite the size…Karma has done so well.

Gossip has been eating like there’s no tomorrow and also drinking a heap, no wonder her pups are growing so quickly. She whelped on the last day of May, just a few photos to show how fast they grow up.

 

The bottom pics at 4 weeks. Their sire Karmala Holdem has been learning a few things with Evonne Barrett at Konjuli Droughtmasters. Vid below. Click on the “3”.

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Rydal Mace (Rosebank Wally x Karmala Minx) is down with Greg Kings at present to learn his way isn’t the only one. He’s a smart pup and will work it out, in this vid he’s started to trot which is a sign of him calming down. He’s made a lot of progress in a short time and I’m hoping his work is up to scratch because he’s a delightful boy. For vid of Mace holding sheep to Greg click on “5”.

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Valli(Jack x Vamp) is settling into a handy type without her dam’s extra bit of style. Vamp will be mated to another very good dog of Selwyn Brown’s this week via TCI. Gil had a huge presence and was very good both in the yards and  outside, he’s from Phil O’Bree but his pedigree is a bit obscure so just hoping he clicks with Vamp who’s exceptional. Valli vid, click “6”.

Valli 6:26

Selwyn has very kindly taken Bubble and Riana Bevvy/Betty for some training, this is their first look . Vid below 

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Kweni has been run on from the Riana NedII x Speedy litter, it was fun to get these photos of her brother Kwapa.

Kweni  Click for vid.

I think that’s about all for now, I’ll finish with a few pics I took yesterday….and an amazing sunrise.

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