Considerations when buying a Collie puppy

• When buying a puppy, you are welcoming a new member into the family, a member whose expected life span is 12 - 14 years.
  
• Do you have enough space and the approval of your landlord to keep a dog?
  
• Do you have the time to walk a dog several times a day, even when the weather is bad?
  
• Are you prepared to take your Collie with you on holidays, or do you have friends on whom you can rely to care for your pet during your absence?
  
• Are you willing to learn more about dog psychology and behaviour, in order to bring up your new friend in a suitable manner?
  
• Have you adequate means to meet food bills, veterinary expenses, insurances, dog taxes, etc.?
  

How and where to purchase a Collie

• Take your time when buying a Collie. Visit and compare several breeding kennels. Only buy from the kennels where you feel comfortable about your purchase.
  
• Ask to see the parents/adult dogs, which should have a well-kept, friendly and confident appearance.
  
• The puppies should be clean and kept in an area with adequate space and daylight. Outdoor runs/tumbling space should also be accessible.
  
• The pups should not shy away or be frightened. A well-balanced pup with a good temperament is always curious and keen to meet you.
  
• Only purchase a healthy pup, one which is duly wormed and inoculated (vaccination card/passport), and which possesses a pedigree certificate recognised by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale). This pedigree certificate guarantees that the SCC Rules and Regulations concerning health and breeding conditions are being followed.
  
• The breeder's interest/responsibility does not stop after the sales contract has been signed. A breeder should always be prepared to advise on questions relating to feeding, management, training, etc.
  
  

Swiss Collie Club Puppy Information

Switzerland	Mrs. Rosmarie Abbühl	Tel. 032 384 35 78 E-mail
French Switzerland	Mrs. Dominique Dubath	Tel. 026 924 78 24 E-mail