Maine Collie
Commitment of a New Dog *Please Read*
The purchase of
a dog is a huge commitment. I ask that
you not enter into this
choice quickly and think about how having a living,
breathing animal will impact your everyday life. In my
opinion it will enhance your daily life, make you smile and have
hours of entertainment. However, this is a commitment
that will last the lifetime
of your dogs or dogs. Dogs require "Patience and Love." It
is not something that every person is able to do.
Once you have decided
that you want to commit a decade (10+ years) or
so to caring for a dog, you
need to find the right dog. There are several ways to go
about this. One way is to visit local animal
shelters. Another is to contact a local Kennel club for a list
of breeders who have pledged to health clearances on all
breeding stock and who attend dog shows and seminars that
teach this person the wacky world of genetics. A
search on the AKC site can help you find a local kennel club.
Nothing in life is a sure thing but doesn't it seem to reason that you should find a pet that took months, if not years to plan it's birth? Remember you will be living daily with this wonderful new family member. Do yourself a favor and do your research to find the breed and breeder best for your lifestyle.
Nothing in life is a sure thing but doesn't it seem to reason that you should find a pet that took months, if not years to plan it's birth? Remember you will be living daily with this wonderful new family member. Do yourself a favor and do your research to find the breed and breeder best for your lifestyle.
Something About Me
Now something about me and
my wonderful collies. I have been in love with collies since I was young.
Think I've watched every Lassie show that was ever on TV and every Lassie
movie. I'm a hopeless soul when it comes to
collies.
Our neighbor had a
beautiful Tri color collie, when I was growing up and I used to go over to pet
her every chance I had. She was always happy to see me and smothered me
with "collie kisses." They would even let me take her for walks after I
passed their "walking and control tests." I was hooked at a young
age.
I was able to rescue five collie/shepard puppies from the pound over numerous years and trained them for Service Dogs. It was a fantastic combination. What great "all around" dogs they were. When my kids were young, one of the dogs herded five kids up to the house after a botched camping outing. A mountain lion decided to join the camping kids and my collie/shepard herded them together, circling them to keep them safe until they reached the back door. His name was "Thunder."
It wouldn't be until years later that I would be able to get my first collie. Ha, years later is right! I'm getting up in age and fell hopelessly in love with three collies! Not one but three! I would later fall in love with a few more. These collies are so loving, smart, soothing and giving, that my life feels full. I suppose that some people would say I'm nuts to have such big dogs at my age but they are so gentle. I can't imagine being without them in my life.
I am hoping to train some of them for Service Dogs and also be able to visit some of the local nursing homes to bring young and older folk some "collie joy." As soon as our "Very Cold and Snowy" winter weather breaks, I'll continue the collies training.
I have decided to breed my collies and share the "Love of The Collie." The parents and puppies will have the necessary tests done to assure you are getting a strong and healthy collie puppy. My puppies will be loved, hugged and kissed daily just like my big collies. Breeding any kind of animal takes allot of work, devotion, love and money. There is nothing much left over (money), if anything, after puppies are born, vet visits and all the necessary things that are required for breeding. So if someone is into breeding for money, they should do something else.
If you are not planning on breeding your dog, no matter what the breed, get your dog spayed or neutered. Not having to deal with a female coming into heat, along with the mess or a male dog jumping on your furniture and leaving stains or trying to get some love in his life can be very stressful!
I hope you enjoy my site. I will be adding more pages, links and anything else I can think of to help you enjoy your faithful friend whether it be a collie or another breed.
I was able to rescue five collie/shepard puppies from the pound over numerous years and trained them for Service Dogs. It was a fantastic combination. What great "all around" dogs they were. When my kids were young, one of the dogs herded five kids up to the house after a botched camping outing. A mountain lion decided to join the camping kids and my collie/shepard herded them together, circling them to keep them safe until they reached the back door. His name was "Thunder."
It wouldn't be until years later that I would be able to get my first collie. Ha, years later is right! I'm getting up in age and fell hopelessly in love with three collies! Not one but three! I would later fall in love with a few more. These collies are so loving, smart, soothing and giving, that my life feels full. I suppose that some people would say I'm nuts to have such big dogs at my age but they are so gentle. I can't imagine being without them in my life.
I am hoping to train some of them for Service Dogs and also be able to visit some of the local nursing homes to bring young and older folk some "collie joy." As soon as our "Very Cold and Snowy" winter weather breaks, I'll continue the collies training.
I have decided to breed my collies and share the "Love of The Collie." The parents and puppies will have the necessary tests done to assure you are getting a strong and healthy collie puppy. My puppies will be loved, hugged and kissed daily just like my big collies. Breeding any kind of animal takes allot of work, devotion, love and money. There is nothing much left over (money), if anything, after puppies are born, vet visits and all the necessary things that are required for breeding. So if someone is into breeding for money, they should do something else.
If you are not planning on breeding your dog, no matter what the breed, get your dog spayed or neutered. Not having to deal with a female coming into heat, along with the mess or a male dog jumping on your furniture and leaving stains or trying to get some love in his life can be very stressful!
I hope you enjoy my site. I will be adding more pages, links and anything else I can think of to help you enjoy your faithful friend whether it be a collie or another breed.
Page Updated: July 12, 2010
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