Courtesy American Working Collie Association
THE COLLIE is 22 to 26 inches at the shoulder and weighs 50 to 75 pounds. Although a large, active dog, the Collie is both elegant and graceful, appearing to float over the ground as it runs. Loyal and affectionate, the breed is naturally responsive to humans. Marked characteristics include the beautiful coat of the rough variety and the breed’s lean wedge-shaped head. The coat can be rough or smooth and the four accepted colors are sable and white, tri-color, blue merle and white. The best-known Collie is, of course, the famous Lassie.
The Collie is a devoted family dog, especially with children. Although they require daily walks, they can also be couch potatoes. Despite the Rough Collie’s immense coat, they only need to be brushed about once a week, although the need for brushing may increase in shedding season. Collies are also a very clean breed and are noted for not having a doggie odor.
Abigail LeeAbigail Lee is an 11-month old spayed female "pocket Collie." A pocket Collie is our descriptive term for a little Collie that would better suit a smaller home. Abby is a small girl and weighs 30#. She is eager to learn all the things a good dog should know, and she loves attention from men, women and children.
PixiePixie Girl is an 11-month -old spayed female "pocket Collie," a small Collie-ish dog that might be better suited to a smaller home or for people with a preference for a smaller dog. Pixie has adapted very well to the family lifestyle in her foster home. Pixie is good with children and adults, and is accepting of cats.
LolaLola, our third little "pocket Collie," is the size of a Sheltie but with more of the Collie temperament. Although she is shy at first from living without human companionship for her first year of life, she has made the decision to be a full-fledged family member in her foster home. And Diane tells us that Lola has become quite the dog!
Katie - ADOPTED!Katie, the sable and white rough coated Collie, hails from Oklahoma and came to Colorado with other dogs that had few options in their home state. After only a week, we have figured out a bit of who she is and where she would do well. Colorado Katie is a 2-year-old spayed female with lots of spunk and a passion for toys and other young dogs. She likes children and other dogs. Her new family will need to commit to at least a Level-1 obedience class to enhance her bond with humans and her skills.
Pepper - ADOPTED!Pepper is a quiet and gentle-natured 2-year-old neutered male rough coated Collie. Sadly, he has not yet had the right long-term loving home. Because of that fact, he is a bit reserved and shy around people and sometimes would prefer to be on his own. He just needs to be sure of love and attention from his humans. He does well with his foster dog siblings and enjoys their leadership while they are teaching him how to be a dog!
Avalanche - ADOPTED!Avalanche is an 85# lap dog. Perhaps he is a Newfoundland/Rough Collie mix. Perhaps he is the first “honest to goodness teddy bear” of a dog. He needed some time to realize that he was safe and would continue to get food twice a day, every day. And now, a month later, he is beautifully filled out and as happy as a great big puppy can be. A 7-year-old girl has been the “test child” for Avalanche and he has done well with her.
Please begin the process for adoption by reading our Policies & Guidelines and, if we sound like the right group for you, proceed to the online Adoption Application. From there, our receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. You will receive a follow-up phone call if we feel you are a good potential applicant for the dog. Lots of good conversation with the foster family, a reference from your veterinarian, and a home visit round out the screening process. We take dog adoption very seriously. Please put a lot of thought into why you want to adopt a dog, and help us make a good match for your family. We appreciate your taking the time to visit with us. We will look forward to hearing from you as well.
