Jest is one of a litter of puppies that we rescued along with their momma. Would you believe they were scheduled to be killed at a shelter in Georgia. Thanks to the efforts of an independent group of volunteers, they and several other dogs were pulled out and brought to us in the hopes that we would find them forever homes. I think we can do that! This litter is absolutely beautiful! Momma is a Smooth Coat Collie, you know, like Lassie. Daddy, well, Daddy was a travelling man.... Judging from the babies, he might have been a Bernese Mountain Dog, a breed similar to St. Bernards. Whatever he was, these babies turned out just beautiful!!! Jest is scheduled to be neutered on August 11th and will then be ready for his forever home.
7/22 Foster Update: Jest(We call him Jet) is the sweetest fluff ball in the whole world! His cuteness knows no bounds! He is absolutely adorable, and when you see him run around you'll know what I mean! He's a quiet dog and is going to take a bit more time to train than his brother and sister but he's still very smart. He knows that he's supposed to use the bathroom outside but sometimes he just can't hold it! But his potty training to going great and hopefully soon he'll be completely trained. He's not as active as the other two, and he likes to sleep but that doesn't stop him from having the best time when he's awake! Jet absolutely loves anything that squeaks! He loves hearing the sound! He's also is best friends with my cat, Wheller, (I think it's because he's the same color!) They play together all day! He is extremely food motivated. You can get him to do anything as long as there's a food reward involved! He's going to be a very handsome dog when he gets older. His beautiful tan, fluffy coat with black tips is the most gorgeous thing you'll ever see. His only downfall is that he isn't a fan of man handling. He won't nip or bite but you can see the displeasure on his face when he's picked up or fussed with too much. Someday he's going to make someone a very happy pet owner.
7/28 Update: Littermates Early, Jest and Joust were scheduled to be spayed/neutered today but they didn't make the trip because they came down with a cold. We never risk the health of a dog by having it fixed when it has a cold, so these three will have to wait a couple of more weeks before they are ready for their forever homes!
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, "For centuries the Rough Coated Collie was hardly known outside Scotland, but it is now one of the world's most popular breeds. Descended from generations of hard- working herding dogs, it is a conscientious creature of immense intelligence. They are used as water rescue dogs and have served man as sheepdogs for centuries, guarding and herding flocks. The breed's name probably comes from its charge; the Scottish black-faced sheep called the Colley. Early Rough Collies were smaller, with broader heads and shorter muzzles. The Collie is so intelligent that he has been trained for many purposes, as a rescue dog, guide for the blind, movie star, and as a guard dog. Queen Victoria kept Collies at Balmoral Castle in Scotland and her interest launched the breed's subsequent popularity. J.P. Morgan and other members of the upper class have owned Collies. At this point Collies were mixed with the Borzoi, and *ALL* show dogs had to have the Borzoi influence for them to win in the show ring. The working dogs separated, branched out and became the different breeds (with the Scotch Collie remaining) and the show type became what we see now, the large dogs with flatter faces. The Collies great beauty has made them a favorite show dog and family companion. The Smooth Collie is more popular as a companion dog in Great Britain than in the United States, though he is gaining popularity in the U.S. today. The Smooth Collie is the same as the Rough Collie, but without the long coat. The AKC considers the Rough and Smooth Collies as varieties of the same breed. They are judged by the same standard with the exception of the coat. The first Collie was presented at a dog show i
More about Jest the Collie Puppy
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
Jest the Collie Puppy's brother, Mylo the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Jest the Collie Puppy's sister, Early the Collie Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Jest the Collie Puppy's brother, Joust the Collie Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Jest the Collie Puppy's mother, Nimmi the Collie (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
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