Current Age: 12 Years 10 Months (born on 5/20/2012)
Fence Required: Yes(6 foot)
Declawed: No
Housetrained: Yes
Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Shedding Amount: Moderate
Owner Experience Needed: Breed
Reaction to New People: Friendly
Handsome 7-year-old blue merle rough-coated Collie that is being retired from breeding. Rocco was raised in a home with multiple children. He has a crappy coat but a gentle personality. He should be the poster dog for why a double-coated Collie should never be shaved.
Rocco displays one of the lesser known traits of blue merle Collies. They have a sense of humor. Rocco has a way of standing back a bit and looking at you with a twinkle in his eye. "Hmm....what can I do to make her laugh?" He is de-barked (which hurts my heart when I hear it) but it does not stop him from telling you everything he has thought since you hugged him last. So if barking drives you crazy, he is not the dog for you. He loves to go for a walk and sniffs as he goes.
Let's talk about Rocco's health. He is recently neutered, UTD on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative and freshly groomed. His coat has been destroyed by repeatedly shaving him to the skin. Because his coat is short and wispy, he looks like a giant puppy and he acts like one, too. He pounces on toys and gets into the traditional play bow with everyone he meets. We should change his name to "Lets's go!"
Collies are not for everyone. If you have never had one of the herding breeds, please do some reading before applying. And please believe me when I tell you that Collies are not giant Shelties. Each dog breed is fabulous in their own way and will make you smile. It just happens to be pencil-nosed dogs for us.
More about Rocco
Good with Dogs, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Very vocal, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Playful, Eager To Please, Even-tempered, Goofy
Please begin the process for adoption by reading our Adoption Policies and, if we sound like the right group for you, fill out our online Adoption Application. From there, our receipt of your completed application will be confirmed by email. You then 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.
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