helby
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Post by helby on Sept 10, 2010 18:04:24 GMT
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Post by Mark on Sept 11, 2010 21:23:15 GMT
I hate to break it to you Helen but Collies are one of the worst breeds due to their working backgrounds for biting or nipping as it is what they are bred to do. Unless you are contemplating working them or doing obedience or agility they are not ideal pets. Also this kind of behaviour is not seen in even the most placid pup until they get to 18 months to 2 years - and before you all start yelling a me - I have researched the breed extensively! (unlike alot of pet owners) It really has little to do with who you raise them, if you have a collie with a strong herding instinct the nipping at the heels (or jumping up and snapping) is almost to be expected even though this case is somewhat extreme
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helby
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Post by helby on Sept 12, 2010 11:07:03 GMT
Yelling at you??? Never have and never would.
I had a Collie as a teenager and I was just commenting on the fact that when I opened the article I was expecting the usual Saffy/Massif breed to be the cuprit!
This dog had obviously been a working/yard dog and not socialised with younger children. I have a inch long scar/gash on my left forearm from a dog bite - my cousin's dog. I agree with you cos it really does have a great deal to do with who raised them.
It obvious from reading into this further that the Collie was a working dog.
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Post by elaine on Sept 12, 2010 17:04:35 GMT
You are right, this one was a working collie, and had not been around children. Hope the little boy will be alright bless him.
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