Theres a lot of us about

Gawd, I`ll stagger off and find me dentures so I can spit me teef out in disgust... if only I could remember where I put them. Oops tripped over me zimmer.......
Give the poor old souls the dog, dear. It`ll console them in their twilight years.







(from a member of the Bus Pass Posse)

Personally being in my 50's too cannot see the problem myself. They wil have more time and patience I would think.

Also later this year We are taking on another large breed puppy not quite so active as the collies but healthy dogs of this breed can be very active and naughty and we certainly do not consider ourselves over the hill for the commitment.

I think they will be fine.

Ok, Ladies! Put your teeth back in!

Actually I don't think their age is the issue, I just wanted to give you all the full picture, my biggest concern is that they are novice owners. I know everyone has to start somewhere but is a Collie the best place to start?

My gut instinct is that they are keen but don't really appreciate what they might be taking on. I was thinking of getting them to read that excellent page on the Wiccaweys site. Do you think that's a good idea?

They have seen a collie pup that they like but they are not so set on it that they won't consider other options.

J.

yes give them all the info available but high drive high energy dogs exist in er one or two other breeds

Why do people say you can't have x y x as a first breed as long as they have the time and are willing to put the effort into training and learn about the breed it shouldn't matter.
ATD x

You're not wrong! I got my Mini Schnauzer thinking it would be a good breed for a novice, which the breed may be, but my particular example wasn't!!!

You're right it shouldn't, and that's not the issue really, my concern is working out whether these particular individuals (lovely as they are) really may not appreciate what they may be taking on. I'm not sure how to fairly judge this, and therein lies my difficulty.

J.

Some friends of mine got a farm bred collie as a first dog after asking for advice and me saying a cavalier or similar might be best.

They became amazing committed owners and the dog did agility and they got a rescue friend for her as well.

I would NEVER have thought it----and I knew them well, at least I thought I did!

Your people have as much chance as any others of being a great home.

rune

If this pup is coming from a reputable rescue then there should be good support and back up