Best pet ever! Kelly Wilson. Catherine Anderson. I absolutely love my almost six-month-old rough merle collie! My only real concern is she still is mouthing me a lot but not clamping down and breaking the skin, like she's saying "this is what I've got.
I'm sure the more chew toys I offer and consistency will be the key as I don't want to be harsh at all in her training. Is there any tip or advice that anyone knows of? I know leaving during playtime will help too. It just seems constant, and my family is not overjoyed! Hi Catherine!
Make sure to give it time. It took our last puppy at least a year to grow out of nipping behavior. Continue being consistent, and when all the puppy teeth are gone, you should see it subside. It's quite common with most pups up through months of age.
Good luck with your pup! She's the sweetest dog! She is in need of a good grooming, but doesn't like being bathed or brushed. Hi Susan! Thanks for stopping by. Have you considered having a mobile groomer come to you? We've done that with our pups and it definitely makes them less anxious than going somewhere.
If you do plan to take your Collie in somewhere, try going in as the first appointment, and stay with your pup while she's getting groomed.
You can also put some peanut butter on a toy and keep it near her so she associates it with a positive experience. Good luck! Diana Paskins. My Rough Collie is soon to be fifteen years old.
We adore her and to us she is perfect. She is slowing down and enjoys longer sits in the garden, whilst taking stock of all that surrounds her. We have had other Rough Collies over the years and each dog has been a large part of our family. She still enjoys her walks in the woods and of course her dinners!
Sounds like an amazing dog Diana! Thanks for stopping by to share your experience with the breed! We have a year old tri-colour who has started to show signs of hip problems, stiff when getting up, slowing up on walks etc. She is in great health otherwise. Is this a common problem with rough collies? Any suggestions in easing her pain? Hi Alison, have you tried any chewable supplements? We are naming him Max and Love Him soooo much! He is 7 weeks old, and in three weeks we get to take him home.
Ruby age 11 Brighton England. My puppy is 8months sable and white and his name is Willow. He loves children and loves a cuddle, he nips my heels when walking, and gets on well with our two cats. He also likes running around garden with underwear and socks. Carol Laughlin. Hello, 6 months ago we adopted a Rough Collie. He is now 15 months old and I have noticed that he is often picked on by other dogs. He is very social and non-aggressive and is neutered.
For instance, we walked on one of the river trails this morning and twice someone passed us with a dog about the same size, and both dogs growled and pulled at their leashes to attack our dog. He had no inter-action with these dogs, but it has happened often.
Coalie is the typical clown that this breed is famous for and thinks everyone is his friend. We lost our Golden last Sept. Any suggestion would be helpful. Hi Carol - unfortunately this happens with dogs who are typically both submissive and higher energy.
It happened to our female mastiff consistently. She's happy, very submissive and loves all dogs and people. The best thing you can do is slow introductions, and make sure that when you are out taking a walk, you keep your pup's focus on you.
Some alpha males won't tolerate other excitable males, even if they are incredibly sweet dogs. I would start with slow introductions off-leash, but also only go to dog parks and social outings when there's limited interaction to keep your pup safe. Also keep in mind that when dogs meet for the first time while leashed, that's a very vulnerable place for them to be.
It might not be your lovable pup at all, but just bad luck with other dogs. Hope this helps! My husband and I are planning on getting a rough collie puppy and also getting a dachshund puppy at the same time.
Do you see this as a bad idea? My hopes are they would grow up together and get along well. Hi Becky, this is generally fine, but we always recommend getting puppies that are different genders so that there's less inter-gender competition. Jacqueline Burton. We have a rough Collie he is eighteen months old. We love him he loves us too. He never gets enough of us always by our side.
He refuses to go out back without us even though it is safe fenced in he want leave us. He really is the sweetest dog ever. As dog ownership became fashionable during the Industrial Revolution, people began keeping Collies as pets. The modern Rough Collie is a softer-natured dog and is better suited for companionship and pet ownership than its predecessors.
Modern Rough Collies possess a sweet, appealing personality and keen intelligence. They are generally very loving, loyal and trustworthy. Like any breed, there are instances of very timid temperaments and aggression, but these tend to be rare. If introduced correctly and given proper training , they are friendly with other dogs and great with children. Rough Collies have a luxurious double coat that requires regular attention but also makes for great bonding time.
The American Kennel Club recommends brushing once a week to maintain hair and skin health, with extra brushing around shed times. Rough Collies are intelligent, friendly dogs that were originally bred to herd sheep. This abundance of energy means they will happily join their owners for long hikes, runs, or other activities. However, it can also lead to behavioral problems if not properly channeled. Take Clarence the Rough Collie. Clarence lived to herd — the cats, the children easier than the cats!
In fact, Clarence would only stop herding once he got everyone in the same room. He was most relaxed when the family would sit down at the table for meals because he knew exactly where everyone was. Italy - Italia. Latvia - Latvija. Malaysia Bahasa. Netherlands - Nederland. New Zealand. Norway - Norge. Philippines English. Poland - Polska. Puerto Rico English. Republic of Singapore English. South Africa.
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Female: lbs. Height Male: in. Personality: As part of the herding classification, the rough collie personality is known to most as smart, quick to learn, and very in tune to people. Living With: The rough collie is family-oriented and loves playing with children. History: The ancestors of today's rough collie worked as herding dogs in the Scottish Highlands.
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