Should I get a rough collie

[Clairem4036]

Hi there

I am new to this forum and I am trying to decide on my next dog. I have a three year old cavalier king Charles and an 17 year old dachshund cross. When our old girl passes I would like to get another dog as a companion to our cavalier and because I like having two dogs. I work part time over four days and have three children aged 6, 10 and 12. I can exercise 30-45 min morning and night and some training. I would like to do obedience as a hobby. Would a rough collie suit us? We are also looking at minature poodles. I would like a dog that I can train to be more reliable off lead than my cavalier who will go to the "zone" and chase anything that passes by.

Thank you for your help

 

[Aleron]

It sounds like a collie might work really well for you. They tend to be great kid dogs, good with other dogs, good housedogs and 35-45 minutes exercise twice a day plus training would be fine for most IME. The Roughs do have higher grooming needs but less than a Poodle.

Check out the Collie Club of America's online guide to Collies as family dogs:

http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/cfd/index.html

 

[Clairem4036]

Thanks for the reply. I wasn't sure if that was enough exercise (although I know it depends on the dog). Cheers