She has been a farm dog all her life and the man that owns her doesn't want her anymore because he says she is too old and is of no use anymore. He wants to shoot her. :( She is about 13-14 years old and I would like to take her in and give her a warm home and make her life more comfortable for the little time she has left.
JUST SO YOU KNOW-
I DO NOT agree with shooting the dog, and from what I've heard, he doesn't want to pay for euthanasia. (the big meanie!!)
2007-02-18 14:31:30 · 12 answers · asked by Marjory Stewart Baxter 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I want to thank everyone for their kind words and I wish I could pick all of you for best answer. Thank you!
2007-02-20 04:40:29 · update #1
I got this from www.puppydogweb.com. Hope it's what you're looking for and kudos to you for having a kind heart.
Other Names: Scottish Collie
Height: 22 - 26 inches
Weight: 51- 75 lbs.Rough Collie
Colors: Sable and white, tri colored and blue merle (not permissible in the UK).
Coat (Smooth): Very dense, straight outer coat with soft, furry undercoat
Coat (Rough): Short, harsh and smooth with a dense undercoat.
Temperament: Rough and Smooth Collies are intelligent, gentile, social
With Children: Yes, excellent.
With Pets: Yes, usually very good.
Special Skills: Sheepdog and family pet
Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Medium - Low, they will make friends rather than attack.
Care and Exercise: Rough Coated Collies: Coat sheds dirt easily, but a weekly brushing will keep them in good condition. Collies shed a lot, take extra care during shedding to remove mats and tangles. Smooth Coated Collies: Minimal grooming is necessary. Regular walks or free exercise is necessary to keep a well balanced dog.
Training: Basic obedience training should be taught at an early age. Collies are a quick learner who will give their best results by you using the tone of your voice. Housebreaking is relatively easy for this breed.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Very High, Problem Solving - High
Activity: Indoors - Low, Outdoors - High
Living Environment: A home with a fenced yard is best.
Health Issues: Eye problems, hip dysplasia and skin infections.Smooth Collie
Life Span: 12 years
Litter Size: 6 - 10
Country of Origin: Scotland
History: All varieties of Collies come from Scotland where they were used in the Scottish Lowlands as a hard working sheepdog. The word "colley" is a Scottish term for a sheep with a black face and legs. Claims have been made that the Rough Collie was crossed with the Borzoi. The Collie remained a working sheepdog until the 1860's when Queen Victoria encountered the breed and was so impressed that she took some back to the royal kennels in Windsor. This stimulated great interest in the breed overnight.
First Registered by the AKC: 1885
AKC Group: Herding
Class: Herding
Registries: AKC, CKC, FCI (Group 1), KC (GB)
2007-02-18 14:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Standard Collie
2016-11-15 00:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the average life span of a Standard Collie? (like Lassie) NOT a Border Collie?
She has been a farm dog all her life and the man that owns her doesn't want her anymore because he says she is too old and is of no use anymore. He wants to shoot her. :( She is about 13-14 years old and I would like to take her in and give her a warm home and make her life more comfortable...
2015-08-06 15:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good for you wanting to take on an older Collie!!!
I am a Collie owner, they do live for 10 to 20 yrs depending on the care given. Since she was a working dog most of her life she may be very healthy, once you take her in please take her to the vet to make sure she is healthy.
The owner now is a jerk for wanting to kill her just because she is an older Collie and is not able to work like she use to.
Good luck and again good for you
2007-02-18 14:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Normal Rough Collie is to live a long 16 years. They grow to be 61 cm, and come in these colors and more: Sable&White, Tri-Colored, Blue Merle, White w/ Sable Markings, Gold&White, Group is herding, and their build is usually 29 kg.
2007-02-18 14:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've owned several rough (lassie style) collies. Large breeds in general live about 8-12 years. Any rough Collie over 12 years old is doing exceptionally well. Collies prefer cooler climates. Beautiful dog in appearance and disposition.
2016-06-27 08:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by Hawk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you!
The orginal Lassie (14 yr old Pal) lived to be eighteen
2007-02-18 14:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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no WAY BC r much more of a high maintence type breed. They NEED to work IE get all that energy out. BC def. r not meant for working people who don't have time to go for long walks and throw a tennis ball for an hour so...........everyday!
2016-04-05 22:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a healthy 15-20 years
2007-02-18 14:34:10 · answer #9 · answered by $*!& 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
13-15 years is what I have read. Good for you that you are willing to help an old dog.
2007-02-19 15:21:34 · answer #10 · answered by Lila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋