Special Achievement of Shea :
No matter what is going on in your lfe be it good or bad your dog will be there with you through it all. if you own a dog to put in your yard and say you own it. be kind and find it a good home that will make it a part of the family. your dog will find a way to thank you, for it.

Sherry Hicks's advice on what type of family should adopt a Collie:
A family that is going to commit themselve's to adding another addition to thair fammaly. train it so the puppy will behave like the good boy or girl, they are. if you are not willing to make a commitment for a life time. then dont buy a dog. dogs are like kids they get into things. i support creat traing 100% make sure the dog ha acsess to water and food and all times. it is unrealistic to think a puppy 6 weeks to 12 weeks to not have a accedentin 8 to 10 hours. most of all this is a member of oyur family for the next 12 to 20 years.

About Bella, The Collie

Bella, a Mixed Breed Collie was adopted by Zandra from South Africa.

Here's how Zandra describes Bella :
Bella is very outgoing - and has a mind of her own. she loves company and has fitted into our household as if she has been there all her life. bella is a real busy-body and only sits still when she is sleeping.

Does Bella 's behavior show the inherent Collie characteristics?
Bella has the face of the cocker spaniel and the body of the border collie - she is full of energy just like the border collie - she chases a pair of 'wagtails' that are breeding on our verandah when they walk on the lawn looking for food - which is the cocker spaniel coming out in her - the wagtails in turn tease her by doing short flights around the lawn making bella run for a good 15 minutes at a time until she loses interest in them and/or finds something else more interesting to play with.

Special Achievement of Bella :
I've only had bella for a month - but she stole my heart within minutes of receiving her. she has a gorgeous face - and the most adorable eyes - you can't help but love her - she captures the hearts of everyone who meets her. she also gets along well with my other dogs; which are two maltese cross; and a boer-boel x australian cattle dog.

Zandra's advice on what type of family should adopt a Collie:
I would recommend a puppy like bella to a family with children. bella is very friendly and has a very out-going personality - you can't help but love her

About Lucky, The Collie

Lucky, a Mixed Breed Collie was rescued by Donna Cea from United States.

Here's how Donna Cea describes Lucky :
My dog, lucky, is the most lovable, loyal dog i've ever come across. she accepts any and all animals i have brought into our home, including puppies, kittens, grown cats, and even my parrot. we rescued her from the pound and she lets us know how much she appreciates that every day of her life.

Does Lucky 's behavior show the inherent Collie characteristics?
I am sure the border collie part in her makes her so lovable and tolerable to any other animals in our home. the shepherd in her makes her a wonderful protector if the need arises. the sweetness in her, is just her personality!!

Special Achievement of Lucky :
The only thing else i can share about lucky is to tell you all, it is worth it to save a dogs life. they somehow know it and will be your faithful friend forever!

Donna Cea's advice on what type of family should adopt a Collie:
Any family would do good with this mixture of breeds. she accepts any kids, any other animals, and friendly with company.

About Jasmine, The Collie

Jasmine, a Mixed Breed Collie was rescued by Annie Marks from United Kingdom.

Here's how Annie Marks describes Jasmine :
Jasmine is loving, bouncy, impossible to wear out, loyal in the extreme and always hungry for love. she was never invited to sleep on my bed, but helped herself to her place and now expects me to move over to the edge to give her room! when she's out on her walks she's quite happy to bound away from me, but i notice she's always got me in her sights.

Does Jasmine 's behavior show the inherent Collie characteristics?
Jasmine is as near full border collie as possible, but with whippet speed. she can go so fast when she's chasing seagulls that they find they have to move rather quickly! she is extremely intelligent, devoted to balls and sticks, loves the water ... and has to be kept well away from sheep, because a certain look comes into her eye when she sees them! she is also very protective of her family and her property and will leap about the car in a frenzy of barking if anyone dares to come too close.

Special Achievement of Jasmine :
Border collies must be stimulated, they are much brighter than most breeds of dog and they want to be 'up-and-at-it'most of the day. she is time-consuming and wouldn't suit someone who was out at work most of the time, but then that's a typical border collie.

Annie Marks's advice on what type of family should adopt a Collie:
Families - she's excellent with my small grandchildren, in fact she loves them to bits. retired people - she keeps us well and truly fit because she wants to be out on a walk most of the day!

About Shadow, The Collie

Shadow, a Mixed Breed Collie was rescued by Bea from Canada.

Here's how Bea describes Shadow :
Little bundle of energy that needs a job

Does Shadow 's behavior show the inherent Collie characteristics?
Definitively! she "eyes" her buddy, like collies do with sheep, but then goes after the legs, like the blue heelers do. she also went after our horse's nose and legs, just to get some of it's grain ... she was also known to heard the previous owner's cat.

Special Achievement of Shadow :
She was not socialized properly as a puppy (the family that had her just locked her in the backyard), and therefore she is scared of a lot of "normal" things. so we are working hard on taking her to different places, getting her used to everything, including other dogs and cars. on a funny note: her tongue is too long and is sticking out when she tries to concentrate or when she is asleep.

Bea's advice on what type of family should adopt a Collie:
A very active family, that goes for long hikes or bike rides with their dogs, also perferrably owns some property.

About Jessie, The Collie

Jessie, a Mixed Breed Collie was rescued by Elizabeth from United States.

Here's how Elizabeth describes Jessie :
Jessie is the most beautiful,well-behaved dog that i have ever owned. she has the most beautiful black hair with a white bib and tan markings on her face. when i picked her out at the pound she immediately caught my eye with her beauty, but that was only the surface. she was the only dog not barking, not jumping, just eating crumbs of dog food off the floor. she is an extremely smart dog and is very obedient. she listens to what you say and knows her place. she never runs off our property as if she is on one of those electrical fences, but she isnt.she wont even go out the door unless permission is given.

Does Jessie 's behavior show the inherent Collie characteristics?
You certainly can see that jessie is part gordon setter, but not only her looks. gordons love to talk and so does jessie. it is as though she tries to tell me something, like when i am in my garden, she will stand up, look at me and if i am not paying attention, she will bark. when we take her to the vet, she barks as if to say, get me out of here. gordon setters also love to play and that trait is certainly true with jessie. she loves her basket of toys and stands there choosing which one she would like to play with at the moment. gordons are very loving and content to just hang out with the family and jessie certainly has that trait.

Special Achievement of Jessie :
My dog, jessie, means the world to me. i often wonder who could have let her go when the shelter picked her up. she was fully trained and just a beautiful dog. people go to breeders because they are timid about getting a shelter dog, but if only they could see how well behaved and devoted this dog is to my family, they might change their minds. anyone that comes in contact with my dog, expresses how good a dog she is. case in point, recently i visited the vet's office and there was a woman who was frightened of her because she is big and black.the people at the desk told her not to be afraid because this dog is very nice .

Elizabeth's advice on what type of family should adopt a Collie:
she is good with all people, she loves other animals, both cats and dogs.she is a dog who craves attention from her owner. she also is quite active and loves to play, whether it be with a familly member or another dog.

About Silver, The Collie

Silver, a Mixed Breed Collie was rescued by Caryn from United Kingdom.

Here's how Caryn describes Silver :
Silver is bombastic!!!her energy must come from her spots !!!!she is high maintenance but with that comes high love !!always on the go always on an adventure and always the 'spot' light of every day.

Does Silver 's behavior show the inherent Collie characteristics?
Absolutely! on the dalmation side her high energy and fast running-spots turn to stripes she runs so fast !!!!and in the collie side the instinct to herd...sheep,chickens,my daughters!!!!!

Special Achievement of Silver :
Silver has completed her first 7 week puppy training course with certificate to prove it !!!the joy of learning commands and praise with ur dog is unique we have a friend for life!!!!

Caryn's advice on what type of family should adopt a Collie:
A young energetic family with children and loads of time to play and go on adventures together and no breakable heirloom ornaments in the house!!!!!

About Daisy, The Collie

Daisy, a Mixed Breed Collie was adopted by Michele.meehan from Canada.

Here's how Michele.meehan describes Daisy :
Daisy is a very smart loving dog. we have socialized her a lot, with other dogs and people.

Does Daisy 's behavior show the inherent Collie characteristics?
Daisy sure is a herding dog. she loves to be everywhere you are. she is starting to be very protective of us, and is showing that her friendliness towards strangers, will come with time. we adopted her from our local animal services when she was 7 months old. she loves the outdoors, so we walk her and take her on runs often.daisy needs a job to do at all times. she is now 17 months old and showing more of her breed characteristics, which are herding us and nipping.

Special Achievement of Daisy :
Before you adopt any dog, you should make sure that your lifestyle suits the breed of the dog. socialization is key to getting your dog to respond and in turn listen to you.we did not take daisy to obedience classes, but you need to be consistent in the training and commands to have a well rounded loved pet and loving companion.

Michele.meehan's advice on what type of family should adopt a Collie:
The type of family would be a active family. everyone in the household should take part in the training. you have to remember that this breed of dog, likes to have a job to do at all times, boredom can turn into destructive behavior.with young children around you have to remember that this breed is a herding breed. i would not recommend leaving any dog unsupervised, with children or strangers around. sincerely, michele meehan

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