Thorndale Collies, AKC Breeder of Merit

10/30/2024

THIS is very concerning for all dog owners !! Including mixed breeds. All dogs. https://healthydogworkshop.com/is-convenience-the-enemy-of-dog-health/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGPZDBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfWpe1hQsb_yj__kJ-yDZ4U42XetD5PTsTlh0I1ZzM5OSXyWyEpc01ukOg_aem_AU5kBoy9cJAKgwcnoWrwZw

Today, I learned about not one but two products likely coming on to the US dog pharmaceutical market. Two pharmaceutical giants, Merck and Boehringer Ingleheim are close to announcing injectable forms of their current oral products, Nexgard and Bravecto. (Bravecto already has an injectable product a...

10/27/2024

This little pumpkin will be making his home at Thorndale - yes another male , and another white male. This one is an n/e non-carrier for CEA , plus NN for MDR1, aabbCc for DMS & clear of everything else.

10/27/2024

baby Arthur , now with his new mom & dad in MO , Garrett Kelsey & Jeannie Kelsey. Long trip for the little man . One more pup to go yet.

10/20/2024

WHO ARE THE EXPERTS ON COLLIES ?
The Collie Club of America & its members.
Their purpose is to conserve , preserve and protect the breed & provide education about the breed to the public & their membership. NO ONE else serves this specific purpose.

10/20/2024

And then there were only 3. Next weekend the darker male will make his way to his new home , now named Arthur. The white boy is staying here , and only the little lighter sable boy is still looking for his forever home.

10/20/2024

Current MDR1 drug list from WSU - NOTICE Galliprant is now added to the list of problem drugs. Keep this in mind . Frankly , anytime a new drug or pesticide is recommended by your vet, the onus is on YOU as the pet owner, to learn more about the safety levels of the product BEFORE agreeing to give it - no matter what your vet tells you - check things out first. I did not know about Galliprant , nor the Cerenia when it was also added - nor did my vets. I do provide a list to my new dog owners so I do keep up with this list & check it from time to time . This drug issue is not just collies - many other breeds too - and cats - as well as humans. https://prime.vetmed.wsu.edu/2022/03/01/problem-medications-for-dogs/?fbclid=iwy2xjawgb6txlehrua2flbqixmaabhvyimxhgidjuobyntb0uruav1wdgm8w0a2bodkvuwuvynszmvebhl7a-9g_aem_4btnw_fvuhfvws2speipxw

Problem medications for dogs March 1, 2022 Learn what medications may be dangerous for your dog with the MDRI genetic mutation. Dogs with the MDR1 genetic mutation can become very ill or die if given certain medications. WSU is the leader in identifying drugs that may be dangerous for dogs with t...

10/19/2024

If you have a breeder - any breed - whom you have bought a pup from , and you are thinking of another dog & want an adult , talk to your breeder about their retired dogs. ALL breeders have them from time to time & they do make wonderful pets/family dogs. Something to consider. Ask them.

10/19/2024

New Journey for Miss B - meeting her new owner & the first leg of her trip. I retired her and spayed her before she could leave . A hard one to see go. She is very special.

10/16/2024

And another happy new owner , Stephanie Smith & her hubby with their puppy named Gavin. He is 11 weeks , and will be a big impressive fellow.

10/14/2024

Current info from Dr. Dodds re: new WSAVA vaccine recommendations. My protocols will NOT be changing one bit. I have NEVER done Lymes , and stopped doing Lepto some 30 yrs ago now. I do not begin first puppy shot till 9-10 wks of age & my pups DO NOT leave here till 10-12 wks old. And I still strongly recommend titers for parvo/distemper , and in my state owners can apply for a rabies waiver for any dog with illness . NO DOG should be given ANY vaccine while they are ill.

Dr. Jean Dodds reviews the updated 2024 World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) vaccination guidelines for companion dogs and cats.

10/13/2024

Headed to her new home with Kelly Curin Ott is the little tri girl , now named Emmylou. The only girl in this litter , her remaining brothers will miss their little boss !

10/12/2024

Puppies begin their transitioning to new homes . First one is this little guy headed home with Pam Daly & her husband. This little man is a doll !!

10/07/2024

Betty x Neal babies moved to the big puppy play area today & they are loving it . These guys are such characters and so much fun! Three will be headed to new homes between this Thurs. and Sun.

10/06/2024

Puppy Video - 10 wks tomorrow. Two head to new homes next weekend.

10/05/2024

Good interview with Annette Rawlings , recent past Pres. of the Collie Club of America - gives great info about choosing a breeder to get a nice collie for yourself and/or family.

Our 132nd episode features Collie breeder and exhibitor Annette Rawlings from Wareham, Massachusetts. Ms. Rawlings, a member and past president of the Colli...

10/04/2024

So proud of Juni & owner Jill Beals , achieving the CA title. WTG girls !! Juni is an Orry x Morgan daughter.

10/04/2024

10/03/2024

Pedigree of my current pups . Very excited about the genetics of this litter - all 4 grandparents are OFA hips cleared , along with all but 2 of the great grandparents. All listed on the OFA website . Entire litter of 6 n/e via DNA, - all LOW risk DMS, 2 are NN for MDR1, others NM. Full collie panel is complete on each individual pup and they are all clear/clear of all other collie issues that we can test for. Plus all 6 are also Cc for the 3rd DMS allele. I expected at least half to have that , but mother nature gave it to all 6. A few of these babies will be leaving for their new homes soon.

FACT - every breeder has and will produce the pup with problems that we cannot test for no matter how careful one is. Owners MUST also extend care to avoid chemical pesticide poisons in and on their dogs & not over vaccinate. Sometimes, life is not fair & stuff happens - but that does not mean we stop trying to prevent things. The DNA testing is another tool we can utilize , but like anything else , it has its flaws. It adds to the cost of raising a litter & breeders must educate themselves about these tests first. Bothe OFA & PennHip can said to be subjective, but with DNA there is room for error on your end and the labs end, and not all labs are created equal - cheaper may not be a good choice. I dont do
by parentage" for this reason, and as such I feel we should be testing EACH generation . Testing each pup in a litter gives you an even bigger picture and is a huge plus for the new puppy owners.