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FOR SALE
We have For Sale these two wonderful Sable Girls Fable And Miss Muse both are house dogs ,leash and Crate trained and cat friendly . Fable on your Left is just 9 months old and Miss Muse on your Right is also 9 months . If you are interested in either of these girls please contact me Sandi at
1-519-395-4355
Please contact us directly for more information on puppies we may have currently or Upcoming litters we would be happy to provide you with all the information you will need as to weather you would like one of our puppies or young adult ,Or to be placed on our waiting list , We have all colors available for show or breeding or as loving companions.
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Glasgowhill Rough and Smooth
collies
1-519-395-4355
Dogs are wonderful, complex, fascinating creatures...not merely
toys for us
humans to play with. Be wise in your decision for it is a privilege to own
one!
I’m an average sort of dog breeder, I guess.
I have too many dogs, love every one of them and wish I could have more. I
spend more money on dog shows in a year than I do on five year’s worth
of clothes. My doctor had been retired for three years before I found out,
but my veterinarian’s phone number is more familiar than my own. In
fact when he adds to his clinic, the new wing will be named in my honor. After
all, without my business he couldn't’t afford to expand.
The popular term for a person like me is hobby breeder, but I kind of think
that obsession describes it better. A hobby sounds like something you pick
up in your spare time, like stamps or ceramics, but dogs aren’t a sometime
thing. About this hobby breeder business though. It’s probably called
that because hobbies are usually something on which you spend money rather
than make it and boy does that describe dogs!
Oh, I know some people are bound to think, “Humph, with the price of
purebred pups, some of those breeders are making a bundle!” But there’s
a saying in my hobby – that if you’re making money, you’re
not doing it right. There are a lot of expenses like vet bills,cardiac testing,
OFA testing, Thryroid testing ,DNA Optigen Testing dog food, stud fees, tattooing,
microchipping, registration and advertising. If you start to think of it as
a business, you start trying to shave expenses and show a profit – and
the dogs suffer for it. So you think of it as a labour of love and damn the
expenses!
A TOP DOG FANTASY
Then why breed dogs at all? Maybe it’s because
puppies are such pure delights that to have a litter playing around the house
is like living in a Disney movie. Maybe it’s because I think my breed
is so great that I like to see other nice people enjoy their company too.
Maybe, it’s because this could be the litter that contains that one
perfect pup with all the special ingredients to become the best show dog ever.
Other women fantasize about being shipwrecked on a deserted island with Burt
Reynolds. In my own special fantasy, I’m being handed the Best in Show
Ribbon at New York City’s glamorous Westminster show while this magnificent
dog that I’ve bred stands in the spotlight and charms the crowd with
her poise and presence. Maybe that dog is in the next litter.
So I breed a litter every now and then. Not too often, because you can’t
run off to shows when you’ve got a litter of pups looking to be fed
four times a day. They take a lot of time and work and don’t leave you
many spare moments. But I think they’re worth it.
“How can you bear to part with them?” people ask. And truthfully,
it isn’t easy. The pups are born in a spare room and as they grow their
territory expands until they’re old enough to join the mainstream of
the rest of the household.
I get to watch each developing personality and to know each one’s nature.
I watch them change from deaf, sightless, twitching blobs into positive characters
that explore their territory with the tenacity of Cortez or Balboa. After
eight weeks of constant companionship, I’m not anxious to hand them
over to just anyone. I really try to find the best homes possible for my pups.
That’s why I screen buyers.
AN “INVENTORY” OF LOVE
It all starts when they first call. Nothing irritates
me more than callers who begin as though they were connected to the order
desk in an auto parts supply store. “Hello. Is this the kennel?”
Do you have any puppies and how much are they?”
Do you have any pups? Unless you still believe in the Stork Delivery Service,
the question conjures up a picture of a stock department with shelves of merchandise.
Cold. I usually reply, “Yes, and the price for you sir just went up
$50.00.”
“I want a dog for my husband’s birthday. I’d like a black
and white female who’ll be eight weeks old on April 23.” Sure,
back to the stock room again where I’ll check under B for Black and
F for female.
I often sound like don’t want to sell the pups. I tell the people how
much exercise they require, how much they eat and remind them that they’re
not the quietest animals in the world. If they’re still determined,
I invite them out to my place to meet the gang.
It’s really a sort of trial by fire when they show up at my home. First
they have to drive fifty kilometers or more to get to my place. The dogs greet
them with all due enthusiasm leaping and licking faces and while I’m
chatting away with the visitors, I’m watching for all sorts of little
telltale things. Does one member of the family shrink back or push a puppy
away? Is one person wildly enthusiastic while the other seems cold and disinterested?
Does someone seem a little disturbed to find a dog hair decorating his or
her clothing? It could be that a pup could be a bone of contention in the
family.
Innocent words can be a warning. If someone remarks that they hate to see
dogs ‘cooped up’ and think they should have their freedom, they’re
not likely to end up with one of my pups. I don’t want to see one of
my pups clobbered by a car while roaming the roadside, or choking on a chicken
bone from raided garbage.
One couple arrived at a our home while I was out in the back yard beating
the bejabbers out of our living room rug. Standing in the midst of a dense
cloud of disrupted dust, I blithely remarked, “That’s the sort
of dirt four furry feet can bring in.” I was exaggerating slightly,
since the dirt had actually been brought in by sixteen furry feet, but the
lady looked slightly aghast and murmured, “Well, we could always keep
the dog in the basement.” "No way!” I said; “I sell
dogs for pets, not basements.”
SUITABLE CANDIDATES WELCOME
You know the kind of people I like?
-I like the ones who ask lots of questions, the ones who want to see all my dogs and the ones who ask if there are any books they can read to learn more about the breed.
-I like the ones who ask me to suggest training classes or show them how to groom the dogs.
-I like the people who speak fondly of dogs they have had that have passed on, tell you of the clever things they did and show pictures slightly tattered from much handling and perhaps a tear or two.
-Most of all, I like the people who will love the pups
as much as I do...and that’s a tall order!
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1)
What is your name and address :
2) Please provide your e-mail address (required) Note: If your e-mail
address is not entered correctly, we will not receive your reservation
questionnaire. :
3) Please provide your phone number :
4) Tell us about your family. How many adults and children are in the
household and what are the children's ages ? :
5) Tell us about your current pets. Please list all pets that are currently
living in your household. Include the breed (if a dog) and ages. Do they
live in side the house all the time ? :
6) Please tell us about any pets that you may have owned in the past and why
they are no longer with you. :
7) What do you like to do with your dogs? Do you want a nice house dog? Do
you also want to compete in any canine activities (breed conformation,
,agility, obedience, tracking, flyball, Frisbee, etc.)? Do you like
to bike, hike, jog with your pet? :
8) Tell us about the dog's environment? Is there a fenced in yard? What type
of fence and how high is it? :
9) What type of activity level do you prefer in a dog? Active, middle of the
road, or laid back ? :
10) What level of affection do you prefer in your dog? Very affectionate,
moderate, or low. :
11) Are you planning to neuter/spay any dog that is not going to be shown
in
breed conformation ? :
12) Please provide the name and phone number of your veterinarian as a
reference. :
Yes there are things worth Waiting for ..
FIND AN ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE BREEDER
An ethical, responsible breeder breeds to improve the health of the breed, not just to create a product for re-sale. They know their stock, they study pedigrees and they do extensive health screening.
An ethical, responsible breeder is not offended by your questions and in fact will have lots of questions for you. Responsible breeders want their dogs to be in good homes.
An ethical, responsible breeder will have an active history in shows or other competition, and should be involved in a club or rescue activities.
You should visit in person the facilities where the puppy was raised, as this will play a role in the future health and personality of the dog. You should also try to see at least one of the parents and some of the littermates.
An ethical, responsible breeder will provide a contract with health guarantees and will provide papers for you . Remember, when you buy a dog from a breeder, you are also buying that breeder, too, someone who should be willing to be a valuable resource and a mentor for you for the life of the dog.
BE A RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER
We like to say that there are no bad dogs, only bad owners. Have fun with your dog. Love your dog, include them in your life.
Know the laws for dogs where you live. License your dog, use permanent identification such as a tattoo or microchip. Practice good manners and dog owner etiquette: be respectful of your neighbors and their dogs. Clean up after your dog, and control barking and behavior issues.
Take them to some basic training and help them be a responsible member of your family. A trained dog is a happy dog.
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We are happy to answer any and all questions that you may have. We sell our pups on waiting list only, that means you are pre interviewed before being placed on the waiting list. We want the very best Family's and Homes for our Collies. Here at glasgowhill you become part of our family. We have dedicated our lives to our collies and breeding program and will get nothing but the best here with health clearances on all our breeding sires and dams. We give lifetime guarantees on all our collies in writing
please contact us at 1-519-395-4355
You can also contact me through e-mail but I do prefer to talk directly to you.
We have breeding's planned and still have room on some of the waiting lists. Just a side note we do not breed unless the pups are spoken for prior to breeding. We also do not take deposits until the puppies arrive safely.
Examples of our pups at Glasgowhill
Pictures are for your viewing pleasure
not for sale
