Comments for Collie Dog Owners

Comment on Top Ten Facts about Rough & Smooth Collie Dogs by Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:35:45 +0000

I don’t think I’m the exception, but my rough collie sheds a LOT – I bet you could make a blanket from the fur! This is my first collie and though I brush every day still picking up furballs. It’s been going on for weeks now.

Comment on Bathing Your Collie by Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:42:52 +0000

I agree 6-8 weeks between times is good. Use a good dog shampoo and make it easier on your back a Groomers Best Tub. Stainless steel to last a life time.

Comment on How to Safely Feed Your Collie A Homemade Diet. by Hugh Brown

Hugh Brown — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:59:07 +0000

I feed my collie about 90% homemade food. Often it is cooked and garlic is added since it works as a great flea and tick preventative. I use just crushed fresh garlic, not the tablet that you can purchase at petsmart. I see you don’t believe in any raw diet. With my vets approval my collie gets usually at least one or two raw meat meals a week. Its alway fresh and from a local butcher shop and she loves it and my vet tells me that it’s extremely healthy for her.

Comment on Collie Names for your Boy or Girl by Kirt

Kirt — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:18:10 +0000

My Blue Merle male is now 51 weeks old and his name is Duncan “Mungo” McCloud. He is my 3rd Rough Collie. My first was a rescue that I named Jamaica. He was a sable and white and his personality and intelligence converted me to a Rough Collie only person. My second was Connor McCloud a Tri-Color that I had from a puppy til I lost him to cancer 25 days before his 10th birthday.

My Blue Merle answers to Mungo. It is a Scottish word with 2 meanings that I have found. It means; My Wolf and/or My Beloved Friend. To me it means; My Beloved Wolf Friend.

Comment on Is a collie a good family pet? by Ardis Sperling

Ardis Sperling — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:07:52 +0000

My Collie chases and nips at kids running around her. It is to the point I can’t let her out around the neighbor kids. She is fine as long as there is not alot of excitement and no loud noises. Does anyone else have problems with their collies trying to herd up kids when they are running?

Comment on Homemade Collie Dog Food by Cheryl Hanson

Cheryl Hanson — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:01:19 +0000

I love this idea, and have made my dogs their food in the past. I currently am not cooking for them, but during a bad allergy time, I made a beef stew, and a chicken stew for them. It was a great adventure, and provided the correct nutrition for them. We used to roast two chickens in the oven with sweet potatoes, and then take the juices, and some veggies like carrots, celery, garlic, zucchini,squash and add some kelp powder and rosemary. Then, I would debone the chicken, and run it through a food mill. It made enough food for 10 days, and they were never so happy!
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Comment on How many Collie coat colors are there? Do all collies look like Lassie? by Lori

Lori — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:07:18 +0000

I Love this site!

Is there accepted term as Sable Merle? My friend’s dog looks like my blue-merle but with Sable predominate.

Comment on Coat Color – Blue Merle by Lori

Lori — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:01:40 +0000

Cool! Great Site!

Comment on Collie Health Issues – Quick List by kelley broadfoot

kelley broadfoot — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:54:24 +0000

My collie male, who is 4, started getting all of these leisons on his face and front paws. I took him to the vet and they said that he has lupus, he was immediately placed on steroids and cyclosporine. He has been on this combination for 8 weeks and all he does is eat, pant, drink and act like he just wants to jump out of his skin. He seems miserable and although the lesions have lessened, they are still there. the vet said he has blood and protein in his urine, but it is just traces. He urinates and defecates in the house and can’t seem to relax. Any alternative ideas, or any thoughts on the matter. The breeder has been contacted and he said that this line does not have lupus……..but is willing to replace him when they can. I am concerned with my dog, he just seems miserable.

Comment on Intro to Collie Grooming by susie

susie — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:33:36 +0000

Oh My gosh why would someone do that!!! I hope you didnt pay them after…thats rediculus! It should grow back…Im so sorry…that must be devastating! What would make someone do that. Take care.