Dog?


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dronkey_101 asked:


I am getting a Rough Collie dog.
Does anyone know on average how much a rough collie costs?
Please only serious answers.
Also does anyone know anything about showing dogs???
If you do please tell me, i am thinking of showing my collies!.

Please help.

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3 Responses to “Dog?”

  1. jambutty Says:
    February 18th, 2010 at 1:07 am

    HI there this is a site about rough collies but at the end has some groups that you may be interested in

    this one is about showing dogs

    this one about costs jambutty

  2. Tabitha S Says:
    February 18th, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    Cost anywhere from 3-800 depending on where you live,

    Use this link
    this tells you how to get into a show! Tabitha S

  3. rjn529 Says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    The cost of a rough collie will depend on where you live and where the dog comes from. You will need to ensure you are getting the dog from a reputable breeder, and make sure to mention you are looking for a show quality dog. Show quality will definitely cost more than a pet quality dog.

    For dog showing, there are multiple venues of showing. there is the confirmation ring, where the judges are looking at the dog’s bone structure, teeth, coat, movement, everything that makes the dog the breed. The judge is comparing your dog against the breed standard of what would a “perfect” collie be. Then, the dog in the ring that best matches that standard wins. The dogs start in a class, based on their sex and age, competing against dogs of similar sex and age. As the dog wins each class, they move up, until a best of breed is awarded. Then, the best of breed of all dogs compete in groups against each other, and again, the dog that best matches their breed standard is chosen as the group winner.

    Another segment of dog shows is the obedience ring. There are multiple levels within obedience, starting with Novice, or the basics. This includes walking on leash, walking off leash, standing still for someone to pet them, sit stay, down stay, and come on command. From this level the dogs move into jumps and retrieving, hand signals, and more advance work.

    Rally obedience is fairly new and is not quite as rigid as regular obedience is. There are also 3 levels within rally, beginning with basic control and the dog walking on leash with you. Advanced levels includes stays and jumps.

    Agility is another option, once the dog has had basic training. Agility is the dog working totally off leash, weaving through poles, going over hurdles and large A frames, and going through tunnels.

    So basically, showing is a multi-faceted world. The average show entry is running about $25 per dog, and some shows you will also need to pay a small parking or gate fee.

    More information about showing is available free of charge through the American Kennel Club,. rjn529

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