About Sue Expertise I can answer questions regarding general dog care, training, collie specific questions, food and nutrition, and breeding. I will refer all immediate health questions to your local veterinarian. Questions need to contain background information on health status, training dog has received, and any information known about the dog and the question being asked.
Experience I have owned collies for over 40 years. I am an officer and active with the local collie club (conducting 2 Collie Speciality Shows a Year). Have served as an "expert" with another PetCommunity.
Education/Credentials My educational background is in animal science and medical physiology possessing three degrees.
Expert: Sue Date: 10/21/2007 Subject: Border collie runt
Question Last year me and my familly bought a border collie runt from a place in Wales. Now a year old, we really would like to breed her some time in her life, but were wondering if she would be too small, as she was the runt.
Answer Hi Jo,
I can only answer this question from a general standpoint, however; as a note of encouragement, I have seen quite a few slow developers of a litter mature and have fantastic litters of puppies. I suggest you take your pup to a veterinarian for a complete physical and reproductive appraisal. That way you will know if your girl is developed enough to carry a litter of puppies and get her checked out medically before going ahead with breeding her.
Thanks for your question.
