Oreo

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Biography: Oreo is a 6-year-old male Border Collie, about 60 pounds, black and white with blue eyes. He’s neutered, housebroken, crate trained, microchipped, and his shots are up to date.

He’s sweet with people. If someone walks up, he runs over and rolls on his back. We let him out in the front yard, and he doesn’t chase cars or people. On a leash, he doesn’t pull. He’s trained on an e-collar and listens off-leash, but they don’t have to keep using one unless they want him off-leash in public.

He needs something to do. Short training and play, not a couch dog. He likes balls. He doesn’t nip, and he’s never bitten anyone.

He’s generally calm with other dogs. He did fine at a group kennel with outdoor play. He may try to herd a dog that’s zooming around. A dog that leaves his stuff alone should be fine. We haven’t tried him with cats. He’s ok with kids if an adult is around. He gets excited and can bump into little ones. No history of growling or biting.

We’re rehoming him because we can’t give him the time and attention he needs.

Does the dog have any medical issues? Yes. Healthy at rest. No other known medical issues besides an exercise limitation. On hot days, after a stretch of fetch or other continuous hard play, Oreo can become wobbly and must be stopped. We move him to shade or air-conditioning, give water, and make him rest. He returns to normal with no leftover stiffness or lameness. He will keep going if allowed, so water must be available at all times, indoors and out. This pattern is consistent with Border Collie Collapse (BCC / “the wobbles”). It is manageable when high-intensity fetch stays short in the heat, and the owner stops the game at the first wobble. He has run with a person without a problem; the issue is prolonged hard fetch, especially in heat, not an ordinary jog. Veterinary records are available; we can ask our vet for a note if needed.

Does the dog have any history of aggression such as growling, lunging, snapping or biting any adult or child? No

Does the dog have any history of aggression toward other animals? No

Reason for re-homing? We cannot give Oreo the time, structured training, and closely monitored exercise he needs. Work hours are long, and our family situation is changing. We want him with an experienced owner who can meet those needs and keep him safe during play.

Contact Information: Email

Oreo is located in Raleigh, NC . For more information, contact Chris at cemacker@gmail.com or 631-655-6846.