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Questions
May 8 2008, 7:22 PM EDT Hello, I'm researching the Coolie breed (if it is an actual breed) and trying to find out some information on the breed, because I'm looking for a dog breed that doesn't have millions of health problems. And can you tell me why some are called Coolies that have a 5+ generation, but then some are also called a Coolie when they are a cross? I assume you are a breeder? Can you tell me how your Coolie gets along with other dogs, cats, kids, adults, or other animals? Are they easy or hard to train? Are they normally hard headed or soft? Are they intense or clowns? I keep asking breeders, but none are willing to help me. Thanks in advance! 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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RE: Questions
May 11 2008, 3:26 PM EDT Hello, Our Coolies, as many Coolies in general, are very easy to manage. I don't like using the word, "train", because the Coolie (or should) is born with the natural ability to work livestock. His genetics affords him the ability to understand and anticipate the movements of livestock. His finese at working comes with experience. Usually, you only have to show a Coolie once or twice and they have it. Having said that, any bad habits that are allowed to continue, or are taught, are something you'd have to live with. Teaching the right way and what is acceptable is encouraged from the start. Our Coolies have never met a stranger, they love everything and everyone. Although; they will herd anything that moves, including children and adults, cats, brooms, vaccuum cleaners, rakes, lawn mowers, cars ----- this is just something that they are "hardwired" to do > HERD. They are very movement oriented and are very observant when it comes to something that moves. You would need to teach the pup what is acceptable behavior and what is not. I've never had a hard-headed Coolie, but I don't select for that trait. I'm sure there are certain lines that may have this trait, as not all people select against stubbord, hard-headed dogs. Most Coolies are intense when working, and can be quite entertaining when not working. That seems to be the burning question among many people, "why do some Coolie owners call their dogs "a Coolie" when they are really a cross". There are some that have the authetic German Coolie, those that have been around since the later 1800's --- and then there are those that have the "K"oolie that are more of an attempted re-creation of the breed. They openly (now) admit that their foundation lines were from unknown lines, only selected because of their "look" and "merle color". Email me privately for more information about this subject. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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RE: Questions
May 13 2008, 5:20 PM EDT Thanks for the information. Could you direct me to some breeders (ones that will answer questions and not avoid them)? Also, I'd like to know more about the Coolie, do you have any books or any other websites I could go look and learn more? This has been the hardest breed of dog EVER for me to research. No one wants to give me any information and those that do are mean about it. Do you find this valuable? |
