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Super Seniors - Perfect Companions
Do you love Border Collies, but get a little worried about the incredible attention a young, mischievous dog needs? Why not consider a senior Border Collie? There are many benefits for choosing a senior dog over a puppy or adolescent. The list is voluminous, much like the love and attention you will enjoy from a wise, attentive companion. Some of the benefits of adopting a senior dog are: Border Collie Lite… Ever see a Border Collie running in circles, chasing lights, herding leaves, etc. uncontrollably? You still get these quirky things that owners love, with a lot less intensity and more controllability. Own a BC without most of the trouble you got through with a younger dog! Pre-trained! Most of our senior dogs have had a bit of obedience training to get where they are in life. If they are a little rusty in their commands, they quickly learn. You can teach old dogs new tricks, and most of the time, they learn quicker since they are less easily distracted! The breed has a long life expectancy. A senior Border Collie can live to be 15 to 17 years old on average. Border Collies keep their puppy qualities from day one to the last. They will always bring a smile to your face, but as seniors, they are a little less impulsive. Chewing? Just for food and toys! Senior dogs usually don’t have the chewing issues younger dogs do (especially BCs) due to their reduced energy levels. Housebreaking… with a puppy, you constantly have to worry about their bladders since they don’t especially like to wait. Older dogs are usually housebroken by time they leave rescue AND they can hold it much longer. Senior dogs love to sleep… they will let you sleep through the night. Try that with a younger BC! WYSIWYG! What you see is what you get! This pup won’t be getting any bigger, or slobber more, etc. You know what you are getting… Instant companion… you have a dog that can go and do everything with you now! You can spend time playing with him and enjoying time, rather than cleaning up or worrying if he is going to chew something. Less vet trips. Puppies need a lot of vet work in the beginning of their lives that can get quite expensive. Your new friend will usually just need his yearly. Cute and less expensive! Keep your hobbies… A new puppy or younger dog needs a lot of attention on THEIR terms until they learn yours, which can take quite a bit of time. A senior dog will get into your groove quickly and just want to be near you, not on you… Bonding with your new friend… Your new friend is wise and attentive… He will want to be part of your pack and integrate quickly. They know what life on the street was like and will be very attentive and loving. So are you ready for your new, seasoned pup? Check out our and other Border Collie listing for your new companion that are waiting for their forever homes! The Grey Muzzle Organization gives anyone who has ever loved an old dog the opportunity to help senior dogs who are without a home. “We envision a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.” To learn more about The Grey Muzzle Organization, visit: . www.greymuzzle.org . Testimonials From Paula who adopted seniors Blake and Petie: Blake and Petie were such great companions and personalities that I would do it again. I have nothing but good things to say about adopting an older dog. I have owned several border collies from puppy stage and my memories of Petie and Blake are just as dear to me as the rest. They were instant companions. Our time together was more like inviting a friend into your home and learning what they did and did not like and how they reacted to things. They were well behaved from the beginning, knew basic commands and a few tricks we didn’t learn until later, like speak and shake. We learned what certain barks meant, where they liked to sleep and their own patterns together since they grew up together. I’m sure this would be different with different dogs but there was not a lot to teach them. They were well-behaved mature gentlemen from day one. I enjoyed learning their quirky habits as they did mine. I will definitely look at adopting an older dog in the future


Super Seniors - Last Updated Jan 17, 2010


Duke Sex: Male, (neutered) DOB: 3-1-99, 9 years, (estimated) Coat: Rough, Black and White Weight: 47 lbs Activity Level: Active Companion Duke was described by his former owners as a gentle giant. He is a calm, quiet, and obedient fellow. He has a soft mouth and will take treats politely from your hand. On walks in congested areas, sidewalks busy with people, and noisy traffic, he behaves beautifully. Duke adores children and becomes more animated in their presence Although Duke is a more laid back variety of Border Collie, he is extremely active. Running and chasing other dogs, barking at sheep, and swimming, keep him fit and trim. The Dukester absolutely loves the water. He is in the little kiddy pool for the dogs all the time. He also loves to swim in his pond. Every chance he gets, he is in the water. Duke is a large boned, tall and lanky guy. He came to his foster home a bit overweight but now needs to gain a pound or two. His new family will need to keep him active with walks and other activities. Duke is living with 14 other dogs and gets along remarkably well for having been an only dog for 6 years. He will try to challenge males, only, if they challenge him. He is quite meek around the females, allowing them to boss him around. Duke is a special needs boy. He is extremely thunder phobic. If his family is home during a storm, there is no problem. If he is alone, he has been very destructive. This is the reason he was relinquished after so many years. Various attempts to solve this problem with medication have failed. His foster family takes him to doggie daycare if no humans can be home during a storm. He is perfectly reliable in the house at all other times. In March of 2008, Duke was diagnosed with Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration. This is an inherited disorder and there is no therapy. He has approximately 25% of normal vision at this time and will lose all vision within 2-3 years. This is not a painful disease and Duke has adjusted very well. He learns new spaces and obstacles quickly. Duke may not have had a lot of interaction with his former busy family, and as a result, he takes a little time to form attachments. After being in his current foster home for two months, he began to seek out attention and affection. In a home with fewer dogs, and plenty of kids of the human variety, Duke will bond more quickly. Duke cannot be adopted to a home with cats. Duke is housetrained, neutered, and up to date on all vaccinations Duke is being fostered in Durham, NC. To learn more about this sweet boy, contact Ann Miller: annMiller@nc.rr.com , 919.682.6125, (prior to 20:00 please). Apply to adopt Duke !


Elliott Sex: Male DOB: 2001 9 years, (estimated) Coat: Black, Brown and White, Rough Coat Weight: 50 lbs Activity Level: Active Companion Elliott is a handsome tri-colored Border Collie that was rescued from a rural shelter in the NC mountains. While we’ll never know for sure how he ended up at the shelter, the most probable reason is that he is blind. Elliott has been diagnosed with Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (an inherited condition for which there is no cure), and has no vision in both eyes. However, he would strongly prefer that you don’t consider him as a “special needs” dog. Come watch him run around the yard in his foster home, clear his way to his crate or walk confidently towards his food and water bowls, and you’ll find yourself asking: is he REALLY blind? Like a typical border collie, Elliott is full of energy and very active. His favorite activities include running in the yard (he spins around himself when extremely excited), going for long walks with his foster parents and canine siblings, and falling asleep by your side in the evenings. Elliott gets along well with all of his canine brothers and sisters at his foster home, is good with cats, and just wonderful around people (including children). He is always happy, eager to please, and very, very sweet. Elliott would do well with pretty much any family, either as an only dog or as a companion to another canine (although it needs to be made sure that resident dogs are understanding enough not to get upset when Elliott accidentally runs into them). He’d be perfect as a hiking partner or as a loving, devoted companion to always have by your side. He would make sure to make his owners very happy and to entertain them constantly with his silly tricks (like singing - that is, howling - along when he hears music playing on your radio). His herding instincts are still pretty strong, and he even attempted to herd cattle once. He is truly a multi-talented guy. Elliott has been neutered, is up to date on his vaccinations, crate-trained and almost 100% house-trained (accidents do happen occasionally, but we are working on that). He is also totally accustomed to a doggie door. Elliott is being fostered in Durham, NC. If interested in this outstanding fellow, please contact Irina at iyevs13@yahoo.com for more information.

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