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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How much would you be willing to spend on a sheep dog?<\/p>\n
These canines provide a valuable service for farmers, as they help them to keep their sheep in order.<\/p>\n
However, an 18-month-old black and white bitch has just been purchased for £8,400 – making her the world's most expensive sheep dog.<\/p>\n
The previous record for a pooch of this kind had been £6,300.<\/p>\n
Champion breeder Shaun Richards admitted he was shocked by the final price for Marchup Midge, adding: "She exceeded all expectations. When the money kept going go up and up I was speechless. She'll go into the sheepdog trial world after this, where she will do extremely well."<\/p>\n
If you ask me, new owner Eddie Thornalley must be barking mad, but he clearly sees something very good in the animal.<\/p>\n
Marchup Midge comes from good stock though, as her sister was bought for £5,250 earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Posted by Samantha Thompson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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