Ruby

About Ruby

Ruby is the foundation of our Kelpie program—a tireless worker with the kind of natural ability that makes cattle work look effortless. She came to EC Ranch as a started dog and quickly proved herself invaluable on our 300-head Red Angus operation.

What sets Ruby apart is her combination of drive and sense. She has the stamina to work all day in Texas heat, but she also knows when to push and when to back off. She reads cattle well and rarely puts unnecessary pressure on the herd.

Working Style

Ruby is a classic gathering-style Kelpie with excellent cast and fetch instincts. She naturally works at a comfortable distance from cattle, using eye and presence rather than bark or bite to move stock.

Key traits:

• Wide, smooth casts around the herd
• Steady, patient drive toward the handler
• Quiet worker, rarely uses voice
• Clean heel bite when needed, no grip
• Outstanding stamina in Texas summers
• Takes direction well but also thinks independently

Offspring

Ruby has produced two litters of exceptional working puppies. Her pups have gone to working ranches across Texas and Oklahoma, with owners reporting the same trainability and work ethic that make Ruby such a valuable part of our operation.