Thorndale Collies, AKC Breeder of Merit

Thorndale Collies, AKC Breeder of Merit Breeders of collies in rough & smooth coats since 1972 . Owners have successfully trained as pets, p Breeder of collies in rough & smooth coats . Blue Merle.
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Sable, TriColor . Our owners have successfully trained their dogs as family pets, performance, therapy, service, show dogs. Est.1972. Owner : Thorndale Bone & Biscuit Pet Camp Resort


Member of Collie Club of America, Collie Health Foundation, Collie Rescue Foundation, Paper Cities Kennel Club, AKC Breeder of Merit. Lincoln Co Humane Soc.

08/30/2024

INVEST IN A PURPOSELY BRED DOGS FUTURE.
EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING WHAT “RANDOM BRED” DOGS CANT.
PREDICTABILITY,
HEALTH,
DEDICATED WELFARE,
CENTURIES OF HERITAGE.
DO YOUR HOME WORK, WE HAVE!
PURPOSE-BRED PRESERVATIONIST,
CREATING HAPPIER, HEALTHIER
FUTURES FOR ALL COMPANION DOGS.
Bill Shelton
If you plan to purchase a purebred dog , get a well bred purebred rather then a randomly bred purebred - there is a huge difference , not only in the dog itself , but your breeder.

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.
08/28/2024

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day.

Sharing Katie Nosbisch & Dancer from years ago and their agility story. Although they ran into a bit of a training block...
08/25/2024

Sharing Katie Nosbisch & Dancer from years ago and their agility story. Although they ran into a bit of a training block , Katie did not give up on her girl. Dancer is from all show bloodlines - proving once again that many top performance dogs do indeed come from show bloodlines across the board. Dancers parents were NOT titled in performance. As an experienced dog trainer I did personally select Dancer for what Katie was looking for - but the rest of it was all up to Katie & Dancer and boy they did it good !

So it is the right dog but its also the person & how they persevere and learn.

Agility Training With Handling360 is...fun, confusing, a lot of work, successful, playful, worth every minute...but most of all a journey from slow dancing t...

08/24/2024

FB PUPPY SCAMMERS - this has become a rampant problem on FB. BE VERY CAREFUL & RESEARCH WHO you are dealing with. For these scams there are NO PUPPIES - they steal photos of dogs/puppies that do not belong to them . Take your money , and p**f - vanish . There ARE very good reputable breeders on FB - the onus is on YOU to learn who is who and watch for the red flags. YES , reputable breeders DO ask for reservation deposits , but there is going to be a lot more to it , such as applications & reference checks FIRST. Many of us have been reporting these scams to FB for months but they have only increased. BE CAREFUL . I have read of these scammers asking for your CC & bank info , your SS # etc and you know what happens from there !! Reputable breeders do not ask for that info , ever never.

PUPPIES NOT POLITICS !! Come on folks , flood FB ! Betty Boop's babies are 3.5 weeks old now. She has been the best mum ...
08/22/2024

PUPPIES NOT POLITICS !! Come on folks , flood FB !

Betty Boop's babies are 3.5 weeks old now. She has been the best mum taking fantastic care of her little brood.

and now the milk coma
08/18/2024

and now the milk coma

Betty x Neal babies are now 3 wks old today. Will be moving to their bigger digs soon.
08/18/2024

Betty x Neal babies are now 3 wks old today. Will be moving to their bigger digs soon.

a moms work is never done !

08/16/2024
Thank you Dr. Taylor at Athens vet . Rogan's hip Xray done today @ 2.5 yrs old. Expect this to go excellent , or good. I...
08/14/2024

Thank you Dr. Taylor at Athens vet . Rogan's hip Xray done today @ 2.5 yrs old. Expect this to go excellent , or good. In Sept. Eden will be done also , assuming she clears, it will mean all 4 grandparents on my current litter are OFA cleared on hips & hearts, along with most of the great grand parents , save one a male I bred to. Most collie breeders do not do hips at all, which I feel is a mistake.

08/13/2024

THORNDALE COLLIES Has Collie Puppies For Sale In Merrill, WI

Betty x Neal babies , 2 wks, 2 days - eyes just starting to open . They will soon need bigger digs.
08/13/2024

Betty x Neal babies , 2 wks, 2 days - eyes just starting to open . They will soon need bigger digs.

Always in my heart.
08/13/2024

Always in my heart.

there are a BUNCH of other ingredients in this that would be no way for me
08/12/2024

there are a BUNCH of other ingredients in this that would be no way for me

The handsome Zippy at the dog show - seems he gets his own chair - but of course !!
08/10/2024

The handsome Zippy at the dog show - seems he gets his own chair - but of course !!

08/08/2024

RABIES - CAN YOU LAY HANDS ON RABIES CERTIFICATES FOR ALL YOUR DOGS RIGHT THIS SECOND ? If not - you need to correct this . If they come to your door about a possible dog bite - even a small scratch can bring them down on your head , and if you cannot immediately provide proof that your dogs rabies is current, you may be in for a sad sad situation for your dog - and a very costly one for you. Rabies law in WI for an adult dog is every 3 years. ADVOCATE FOR YOUR OWN DOGs - CANNOT FIND MY PAPERWORK WILL NOT GO OVER IF THE SHERRIFF/HEALTH DEPT IS AT YOUR DOOR. In the blink of an eye , your life will change.

Babies are now 1 week old today, have more then doubled their birthweights . Doing great. My new boss, Betty Boop , thei...
08/04/2024

Babies are now 1 week old today, have more then doubled their birthweights . Doing great. My new boss, Betty Boop , their mum is also doing well.

LETS TALK HOT SPOTS ON DOGS. PHOTO ADDED SO YOU HAVE AN IDEA WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE - THEY CAN BE BIGGER OR SMALLER THEN TH...
08/03/2024

LETS TALK HOT SPOTS ON DOGS.
PHOTO ADDED SO YOU HAVE AN IDEA WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE - THEY CAN BE BIGGER OR SMALLER THEN THIS ONE.

Cause - hard to say , can be a damp area that did not dry out properly , can be an insect bite or debris stuck on skin, results are same , in that dog begins to chew on itself , and the dog makes these awful hot spots literally before your eyes in seconds.

Treatment - I keep jock itch - Lotrimin , on hand just for hot spots , others like to use Gold Bond . You first want to clean the area using warm soapy water , pat dry thoroughly , then treat - but you may need to shave the surrounding area of hair , esp with a rough coat. Yes it will take a long time for coat to grow back , but thats life. You will need to keep spraying it several times a day , clean it up again as needed . The idea is to remove the itchiness so the dog stops chewing , and dry it out. Often they look worse before they look better.

Chronic - if a dog is prone to getting hot spots chronically , there may be some other medical issues going on that need to be addressed as well. I have had collies since 1969 - yeah , I am that old , and have never once had to take one to the vet to treat a hot spot. I would assume cats can get them too - but none of mine has ever had one and none of my dogs has ever had chronic hot spots.

If YOU have a favorite & successful treatment for this , feel free to add it here.

This is Shadow, owned by Deb. Dalton in MI , she does not do FB so I am bragging for her. She owns an Orry X Leigh son w...
07/31/2024

This is Shadow, owned by Deb. Dalton in MI , she does not do FB so I am bragging for her. She owns an Orry X Leigh son who got his CGC as a pup , and now is also a certified therapy dog I am so very proud of him & Deb. has done such a good job with him.

Good news from Arletta - new Canadian CHampion & a group 2.ntroducng  Can.CH.(CKC pending) Thorndale Glenwater Connectio...
07/30/2024

Good news from Arletta - new Canadian CHampion & a group 2.
ntroducng Can.CH.(CKC pending) Thorndale Glenwater Connection (US 4pt major ZIPPER finished with a Group 2 this past weekend.

1.5 days old at this posting , gaining weight already , 5 boys , 1 girl . The tricolor is the girl. Miss Betty Boop x Ne...
07/30/2024

1.5 days old at this posting , gaining weight already , 5 boys , 1 girl . The tricolor is the girl. Miss Betty Boop x Neal , first litters for both.

07/25/2024

If You've Ever Loved A Collie . . .
By Margaret O'Hair
If you've ever loved a collie,
You'll never be quite the same,
Nothing makes your heart skip
like your Highland Puppy's name
The rumple of gold and white
The glow of dark eyes in the night
Taill waving, Scottish banner high
So much spirit, they almost fly!
From the slide of fur, The sleek of head
Always near your side, Sprawled out by your bed
Prancing, dancing, saucy feet
Evil mischief, heart still sweet
Carrying balls, tattered bits of rope
Their goodness gives your world hope
If you've ever loved a collie
You'll never be quite the same
Nothing makes your heart skip
Like your Highland Puppy's name
Running, soaring, all swishing around
Bringing you things that they have found
Is that a bird? Oh, wait, that's a sheep!
That's what I dream of while I sleep!
Chasing fleecy things, circle left, now right,
All instincts on, life is brilliant, glitter-bright
Obedience heeling, sits, downs, and drills
Tracking smells over all the grassy hills
Agility jumping, tunnels, and weaves
Who loves a Collie, always believes
Arc over that jump, Go out that way wide
Climb the A-Frame, scoot down the other side
Over, under, on top of, tunnel ins and outs
Jump, jump, jump! Swagger all abouts. . .
End of the day, tired, all energy is spent
Checkbook tally, money needed for the rent
But you're rich in love, and a billionaire in loyalty
For your collie adores you like you're royalty
This world just spins, makes us dizzy,
But thank God for dogs to keep us busy
If you've ever loved a collie
You'll never be quite the same
Nothing makes your heart skip
Like your Highland Puppy's name
The rumple of gold and white
The glow of dark eyes in the night
Taill waving, Scottish banner high
So much spirit, they almost fly!
The years go by, honestly they speed too fast
Why is time finite, and that it does not last. ..
Other people think that more than one,
They are just the same under the sun
But each is different, each unique
All have something C'est magnifique
The sable one with sparkly eyes
The merle boy who came as a surprise
The golden girl who did the right things
The ruffly-copper boy who liked to howl and sing
The puppies tender, young, wide-eyed like owls
All the ferocious rough-tough baby growls
All grow up, all get older, with each night
Eyes get wiser, but love is just as bright
Light is glowing through the trees
Wind blows that slow-fade of summer breeze
You don't wonder where they've gone or where they are
You know that they never ever do go far
They wait for you, they are yonder on that ridge of blue
Running the Rainbow Bridge with hearts chanting-beating true
The rumple of furry gold and white
The glow of dark eyes in the night!
Taill waving, Scottish banner high
So much spirit, they almost fly!
And you know Faithful, you know Forever
With every Highland puppy name
That's why if you ever love a collie
You will never be quite the same

07/24/2024

Good advice from a holistic veterinarian.
Food is medicine.

Good info on bloat .
07/15/2024

Good info on bloat .

Find out prevention, treatment, and the latest research into the possible environmental and genetic factors that may cause bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus).

How to detox your dog.
07/13/2024

How to detox your dog.

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Breeder of collies in rough & smooth coats . Sable, TriColor . Blue Merle. Our owners have successfully trained their dogs as family pets, performance, therapy, service, show dogs. Est.1972. Owner : Thorndale Bone & Biscuit Pet Camp Resort Member of Collie Club of America, Collie Health Foundation, Collie Rescue Foundation, Paper Cities Kennel Club, AKC Breeder of Merit. Lincoln Co Humane Soc.