Collie Dog Owners

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Pet treatment isn’t simply about reactionary medicine - it’s about being proactive and taking preventive measures to ensure your collie lives the longest, healthiest life as possible. By raising a loved collie that’s strong and happy, you can keep your beloved canine active and healthy for years to come. So, read on for [...]

During a recent article, I spoke of 4-D meats and their use in dog food.  Here is a good article, used with permission from the greyhound protection league, that describes 4-D meat in greater detail.

FROM A FORMER TRACK VETERINARIAN:“When cattle die, regardless of what infectious or contagious disease, the carcasses are often salvaged by rendering plants. [...]

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As the holiday season approaches, sales of collie puppies will undoubtedly rise.  Please remember that a dog’s life is NOT a Christmas toy to be unwrapped and tossed to the side, forgotten, 3 weeks later.  They are a “forever” choice, requiring food, shelter, water and - most importantly - love.  Have a safe and [...]

By Carol Stack  
Scout is a Border Collie we were given four years ago. He is a beautiful tri-colored dog that is full of energy. The first two years we had him he hardly stopped running.
His family hated to give him up but they had moved from their home with two acres to a house with [...]

 
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Dog care comes in all forms, depending on the requirements of your pet, but thanks to modern veterinary medicines, collies are now living healthier well through their golden ages. “Dog care” is much like extending your collie’s life through providing healthier lifestyle and productive maintenance, given that they are affected with environmental and [...]

Author: Kadence Buchanan
Loosing your collie is a horrifying experience.  Not one word can describe the feeling of loss and grief associated with having to say goodbye forever to your collie. But those who have managed to go through this experience state that there are ways to ease the pain after their collie dies.

Allow time to [...]

If you’ve just gotten a new collie puppy, you will need to know how to get rid of dog urine smells.
Dog urine odors will often be found in unusual places where you might not think to look. Sometimes that new puppy can get sneaky! By the time you’ve found the problem, the urine has soaked [...]

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The Collie belongs in the Herding Group of the A.K.C. There are two varieties, the Smooth coat and the “Rough”. The Collie was always a favorite “farm dog” in the United States way before the advent of television and when “Lassie Come Home” became a film and later a TV series, its popularity [...]

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As a animal-lover myself, I know that hiring someone to take care of your collie is like hiring someone to take care of your child. You need to feel safe and comfortable in your selection because that person will be entering your home and interacting with your family, all while you are not [...]

By Lisa Failla
The Holidays can be such a joyous time of year. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or none of the above there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holidays with your whole family and that includes your collie. To be on the safe side, it is important to know that while there [...]

Before purchasing your collie, certain equipment is needed, especially if you are a first time dog owner.
Basic Necessities
Food - a premium, dry dog kibble is a good start (read the lable!), and yes, healthy human food is a perfectly fine companion in their diet (notice, this does exclude junk food and fried foods)
Shelter - collies [...]

Author: Debra Rae
Reading this article could save your collie’s life! Summertime brings longer days, warmer temperatures and a need for safety. Whether you live in the far north, the deep south, the coast or the desert, the more you know about hot weather safety, the better.  For example, at temperatures of 40, 50, 60 or [...]

By: John Ugoshowa  
The Collie dog makes an excellent sporting dog, and can be taught to do the work of the Pointer and the Setter, as well as that of the Water Spaniel and the Retriever. He can be trained to perform the duties of other breeds. He is clever at hunting, having an excellent nose, [...]