dexter Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I just lost my dog of 14 years and will look for another. He was between 50 and 55 pounds most of his life and not overweight. I would like another larger dog again. Are they common or hard to find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloria Atwater Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 It really depends ... There are some big border collies out there, but it's never guaranteed that a big stud dog or big bitch will throw big pups. My boy is good sized but his dad is a bit small, his mom is standard, and his sister whom I also have is slight as a whippet, compared to him! Personally, I'd make size the last of my concerns. You want a dog that suits you for who he or she is, and how they fit your lifestyle. Trying to replace your beloved old dog with another who looks like him may simply be a recipe for heartache, since he may have the size but be entirely different in every other way. Border collies are so wonderfully varied in physical type that limiting oneself to a cosmetic ideal is ... well, limiting! Good luck. ~ Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I think Gloria is right. That said, I like a "big 'ole dog" whose ribs I can thump, and whose head I can rest my hand upon without leaning over. I don't know if Dexter was a working dog, but if so, I think size would be way down the list as to criterion. If not, there's a lot of "big boys" in rescue. The perfect dog may be waiting for you now. (Which is not to say there are no working dogs in rescue!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeri Jessee Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 My Spur is a big 55 pounder but I'm enjoying Maggie who is only 38...a nice size for a second dog..and btw both of her parents were large..I guess you just never know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runzbarrel Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I'm on my third BC. I loved my first girl Scamper. She was very small, maybe 30lbs if she was lucky and she was a tri. Then I got Zoe, a gorgeous blue merle with two different colored eyes like me She was my girl and we were so in tune with each other. I miss her so much. After I lost Zoe I was sure I wanted another BC just like her. But then I decided 1. I would get a male and 2. It would hurt too much to look at another blue merle everyday so now I have Brock, a handsome traditional black and white His looks and color were at the bottom of my criteria list. I wanted a dog that was going to fit me and my personality and I'm very pleased so far! Good luck in your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 If you have your heart set on a larger dog, I think your best bet is rescue and a youg sdult who is clearly a larger size. As others have noted, there is no guarantee a pup from a large parent will also grow into a large dog. Your other choice would be to do a lot of research and see if you can find someone who consistently produces large dogs, but I'm not sure where I'd start with something like that. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnappy Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Just do what I did ... adopt a puppy out of a teensy little mum dog, and end up with a giant beanpole of a dog ;-) RDM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I'll second Julie's comment about rescue. You can get a great dog and have a much better idea what you are getting than to buy a pup. Size is not something that matters to me but I understand someone who has an attachment to a particular appearance, especially for sentimental reasons. Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalahundur Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Just do what I did ... adopt a puppy out of a teensy little mum dog, and end up with a giant beanpole of a dog ;-) RDM Sound advice, only trouble is that it only works if you were hoping for a small dog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 We get a few purebreds in the rescue that are in the 50lb range but we get quite a few bc mixes (bc/aussie, bc/great pyranees, bc/lab, etc.) that are in the 50-60 lb. range. It all depends on what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloria Atwater Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I was going to come back and suggest rescue, but I see others have already done so! Rescue might be a great way for you to find a dog whose size is already known and his temperament, as well. My old dog Jesse is now 13 and I got him at age 2 as a rescue. He's been the best friend and partner I could ever ask for. There are some really wonderful dogs in rescue who just need the right person to look them in the eyes and say, "Yes. You're the one." Who knows, some big ol' boy may be out there waiting just for you. Good luck! Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appyridr Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 where are you located? what activity do you do with your dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblock Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Another vote for rescue: we adopted our BC, Zorro, at age 5 from rescue. He definitely fits the definition of Big Dog: about 64 pounds and 100% border collie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Yeah, where are you located? I know of a big fella here in Florida looking for a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancarrow Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Where's the "like" button! Photo of dogs by Mr. Snappy with large BC in back is so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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