Description:
King  was pulled from a high kill shelter.  He is an awesome dog very playful and sweet. 

Foster Update 9/17:  

King is a great dog, so sweet and loving!  He walks well on the leash.  He does not beg.  He does not counter surf. He is 100% house trained and doesn't need to be crated.   The days I go into the office he is home from 7:00 to 415 and has never had an accident.  He has never chewed anything either.  He takes treats nicely. 

King loves to play.  He isn't too sure about the pool so he hasn't tried swimming.  He loves running around in the backyard.  King and my dog, Jake love to chase each other.  King is really fast and agile.  He would do really well at obstacle courses.  He is really smart too, nly took him a few days to realize that when he comes inside he gets a treat.  Now he runs inside and sits next to the treat box. He is a super dog,  I am surprised he hasn't been adopted yet! 
 

Foster Update 8/10/15:

• Appearance Black with white chest and paws

• Energy Level: Moderate.  He loves to run around the backyard but when it is time to come inside he settles right down

• Food 2 cups twice a day

• Adaptability: he was at ease after a couple hours and had no issues with my male dog.  

• Behaviors: Jumping is his only bad habit.  He is so excited when you first get home
• Human Social Skills: Very friendly.  He hasn't been exposed to children but I think he would be fine with them

• Animal Social Skills: Loves my dog.  They got along great from the first minute.  They play together and then pass out.

• Obedience After a couple days he was recognizing his name and comes when called.  After a week he has learned to sit.

• Training He is house trained and will let you know he needs to out by pacing.

• Personality: He is very smart and friendly.  

• Ideal Home (He would do great in any home but I am sure he would love the companionship of another dog

Good with dogs? Absolutely

Good with cats? Doin't know.  But he gets very excited when he sees them on our walks

Good with kids? Of all ages? Not sure but since he likes all adults he has been exposed to I think he would be fine with kids

Housetrained? Yes.  He isn't crated and doesn't need to be.  He really dislikes the crate.

King is heartworm positive and like a lot of vets, we use the slow kill method. All PRBJ HW+ dogs are treated with the recommended slow method, using monthly heart worm  preventative as it is gentler on the animal’s system than the more invasive, injection method.  It has been proven very effective.  Literature will be given at the time of adoption or fostering regarding heartworm positive dogs.  He will be able to live a normal life. All you would need to do is give a Heartguard monthly pill every month. We will supply at least 6 months of heartguard to you.

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 in 1860. A noble, highly intelligent dog. Sensitive, sweet, kind, easy to train and loyal. Usually good with other pets and friendly with other dogs. Very devoted to and protective of his loved ones. One Collie travelled 2000 miles to find his family after he became lost. Collies have received the Ken-L-Ration Hero Dog award 5 times. An excellent children's companion, playful and gentle, with some exceptions. Can be willful and must be trained gently or he will refuse to cooperate. Some exhibit herding behavior as puppies, nipping at people's heels. Adult dogs generally outgrow this behavior. Collie puppies housetrain quickly, generally in about a week (after about 10-12 weeks old). They are good-natured, friendly, dogs. They are energetic outdoors. They can be wary of strangers, stubborn and indolent. It has a fairly good sense of protectiveness for its master, especially for children. They are not aggressive, but they do tend to be suspicious of people they do not like."