The border collies tend to get top billing at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, but it could be said that behind (or in front of) every good dog, are sheep that will test their mettle and bring out the best in dog and handler. These are the sheep Julie Hansmire, owner and manager of Campbell Hansmire Sheep, brings to the Classic every year.
Hansmire has about 3,400 sheep in her operation. The Merino sheep…