Your Questions About Rough Collie Temperament
William asks…
what type of dog would you rather get for a puppy?
what would you choose
collie
lab
dalmation
daushand?
so which do you choose?
admin answers:
Smooth collies…great collie temperament….less hair to groom!
I love smooth collies the best, and then a close second would be rough collies. I have grown up around collies. My uncle introduced me to collies, he was a collie breeder and competed in conformation and obedience with his collies. And then my sister became involved in breeding and showing collies.
I know the breed very well, and always planned on having collies of my own some day. Finally, the time was right and we got our first smooth about 3 and 1/2 years ago. (Then our second collie a year ago.) The collie is a very versatile breed. They can be shown in conformation. They compete successfully in obedience, Rally and agility. They also excel in herding, and are still doing the job they were bred to do hundreds of years ago. And finally, they make a loving, loyal family pet. They thrive in both the city or the country as long as they are allowed to live inside as a member of the family and get plenty of exercise.
The collie isn’t for everyone. They tend to be a more vocal breed, which can drive some people crazy. They also try to herd children, joggers, bicycles, cars, etc. So a fenced yard is a must for collie owners. But I love the breed, I think they are beautiful inside and out.
If you are interested about learning more about the breed click on the link and then choose the correct bandwidth:
http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/meet_…
Michael asks…
What should I expect for a mixed puppy of these breeds to turn out as; as an adult?
A puppy I’m considering adopting has a background like this:
1/4 rottweiler
1/4 border collie or lab (owner doesn’t know)
1/4 american bulldog
1/4 pit bull
What would the temperament be like?
admin answers:
My wife and I adopted a wonderful rottweiler/boxer/bl. Lab/pit bull puppy.
He is very HYPER at times, but also very submissive, and cuddly the rest of the time. And EXTREMELY smart! I would suggest (with any puppy) picking them up, and flipping them onto their backs in your arms. If they squirm and wiggle to get out, there may be dominance issues down the road. If they lay there calm and cuddle, they should make a great dog, and not be very agressive adults.
Also, you need to raise them properly by reinforcing commands, get them used to humans, and patiently work with them so they don’t jump on, chew on, or get too rough with people…especially kids.
Chip is GREAT with our nephews because WE reinforced not to bite or jump. There are a TON of websited to help with training your puppy to be the best dog it can be!
One note about my personal experience with rottweilers, or rotty mixes, is that they can get abnormally anxious if they can’t get into a room that you are in (Chip is no exeption to that). Your puppy may or may not experience this, but i have had rottweilers tthat you HAD to leave, say, the bathroom door craked a little, or the garage door cracked…just so they could pop their heads in and make sure everything was ok, and then run off to play elsewhere. It is a bit uncomfortable at times, but no big deal to keep them from freaking out (one rotty male actually broke the door off the frame to the bathroom just so he could come in and lay at my feet! :S)
I hope this helps…good luck!
Jenny asks…
Wolf dog hybrid temperaments toward other animals?
How do wolf dog hybrids interact with other animals? Such as cats or smaller dogs? I’d prefer if people who own or raise these animals because I am planning on getting one but my girlfriend wants a cat or tea cup yorkie. Please help me with this
admin answers:
DON”T GET A WOLF-HYBRID. I cannot stress this enough. They are much more dangerous than wolves, because their temperament is too unstable. They are not at all like domestic dogs either. Its essentially like having a wild animal in your home, only one with confused instincts. Anyone who tells you they make great pets is lying. Make no mistake, even the best trained wolf-hybrid will still kill you if you do the wrong thing or set off the wrong trigger.
In terms of their interactions with non-canine animals, they kill them. They’re predatory instincts are too strong to be trained out. They will immediately kill cats, birds, rabbits, and anything they see. Small dogs are no different. I would say that no dog under 60 pounds is safe anywhere near a wolf-hybrid. In all honesty, large dogs are no safer. Wolves have a natural urge to kill dogs as competitors, and many wolf-hybrids seem to as well. There are almost no domestic dogs that could withstand a wolf-hybrid attack either, not even a Pit Bull.
Let me put it too you this way. I love big, strong-willed working dogs. I completely trust Pit Bulls, Mastiffs, American Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Akitas, Dobermans, etc. I let them sleep in my bed with me, play with children, etc. I would never, ever trust a wolf-hybrid not to kill me or a family member.
Even if you think you could control one (which you cannot) your girlfriend could not. You would be putting her life in serious danger.
That being said, there’s no reason why you have to get a Yorkie (a breed I personally cannot stand). Reach a compromise position. If you like wolf-like dogs, consider a Shiba Inu, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, or American Eskimo Dog. You may also want to seriously consider a Rough or Smooth Collie, which are many times as trainable as those other breeds.
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