Hope is one of Kitt's puppies. She is the smallest one in the litter and is not yet quite as outgoing as her sisters. We will be giving her more one on one time with her mom and hope to see her catch up in size and attitude soon. The puppies are currently 5-6 weeks old.

Peyton is the most eager to explore of the three puppies. She is very bold and seems to already be in search of new adventures all the time. She seems to be a little packrat and likes to collect piles of toys, even ones that are bigger than she is! We will have more information on Peyton, Hope and Tess as they grow and their personalities continue to emerge.

Meet Moss! Moss is a 1 ½ year old male Border Collie who has an affectionate and playful disposition. He came into rescue as an owner surrender, through no fault of his own.

Moss is a delightful houseguest at his foster home. He gets along very well with the two resident dogs and respects their boundaries while trying to entice them to play with him. He is also respectful of the cats after only several mild reminders to “leave them”. Moss is playful and if he can’t entice anyone to play with him, he will entertain himself, but he can also settle down in the house. When he is tired, he goes on his own into his crate to rest. Moss makes us laugh with his goofy adolescent behavior. He is fast and very agile and already has shown interest in the Frisbee and does some spectacular jumps to catch it. He likes to chase soccer balls too! He has had obedience training in the past and is quick to respond to commands. Moss needs to work on his “come” command. He appears to think he is in trouble when someone calls “comes”, but he has already gotten more responsive due to training with treats and praise.

Moss has the energy, agility and intelligence to be the best friend of someone who is active and might be interested in activities like agility, flyball, Frisbee, herding, or just hiking and jogging.

Roy is a 2 year old rough coated tri colored border collie. When you're around him it's hard to resist the urge to hug and love on him. He has such a warm, happy and loving attitude! Roy was found as a stray in southern MO. He was very thin and his coat had been shaved off due to matts. But those intense, warm brown eyes told us he has a lot to offer if someone would give him a chance. And not only is he growing in a beautiful wavy coat, but he has also shown his inner beauty.

We discovered right away that Roy had strong livestock herding instinct and a trainer saw a lot of potential for him to become a good working dog. But he didn't know much else about home manners, dog toys, crate training or even to come when called. In a short amount of time though Roy has become a very well rounded border collie. He now loves to chase tennis balls, romp with other dogs, and is very eager to learn new commands. He already knows sit, down, kennel, wait, leave it, and load. We are working on solid recall, and he gets better at that all the time. He just needs continued training for distractions or times when he is very focused on something else.

Roy would very much enjoy having another dog to play and wrestle with, but he has also learned with his foster siblings who are older and more serious-minded to just hang out and not pester them. He has been exposed to both male and female dogs and he can get along with just about any of them. He does defend himself if he's being picked on, but he does not seem interested in being an alpha dog.

Roy is a big boy at 50 pounds and about 22" tall, but he's thinks he might like to be a lap dog if he could get away with it! He loves to snuggle and get belly rubs. He is the perfect blend of an active, playful border collie who can also come in and lay on the rug inside and be a calm and relaxed companion dog. He bonds well with people and would also be very content as an only dog.

Roy has come a long way with learning to "leave it" with the cat on command, but he is still pretty intense with cats, so at this point I would probably recommend a no-cat home or he will need more training and supervision if he goes to a home with a cat. He especially loves men, but is very friendly with everyone and is good with kids. He is a large active BC though, so probably not very small children or toddlers. I have every confidence Roy will continue to flourish in most any loving home that will commit time and attention to him and he would especially love to have a home where he could continue to do some herding work!

 

Roy's angels are:
Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue
Association
Thank you for helping him and all the rest.

 

Shia is an approx 1-1/2 year old male border collie. He has a beautiful rough coat and loves to be brushed. He is very affectionate and loves all the attention he can get from his foster Mom. He is a high energy boy who loves to run and play soccer. He is very athletic and can catch a soccer ball in mid air while he’s running. He would be an excellent agility prospect. He is house broken, crate trained and is calm in the house. He walks nicely on a leash.

He gets along great with other dogs. He is still working on his manners as he likes to jump up to give his foster Mom kisses. He is getting better with continued correction at not jumping on her. He would benefit from continued obedience and/or agility classes.

Shia does have too much interest in cats, so a no cat home would probably be better for Shia.

 

Indy is an attractive 11 month old red and white border collie with a beautiful thick coat. He was found last summer on the side of the road next to his litter mate who had already been hit by a car. The family who found Indy took him in, but soon decided he was too rambunctious for their 3 yr old child. As a result, Indy was put outdoors to live alone on a cable 24/7 before his owners decided to relinquish him to MoKan Border Collie Rescue.

Indy is enjoying every minute of his new life in his foster home. He has an outgoing temperament and isn’t shy or fearful of new people, places, or things. Although Indy is a ball of energy, he is a good playmate for the 7 and 10 year old children who he currently lives with. He has strong herding tendencies and therefore we do not recommend him in a home with children under 6. Indy is a sponge for attention from every human and greets all visitors to the home enthusiastically. He enjoys playing with the smaller of his foster dog sisters, and does his best to respect the space of his other foster dog sister who doesn’t want to hang out with him. The two resident cats are still deciding whether or not Indy’s a safe playmate. He is cat obsessed although not aggressive. Indy would probably do best in a home without cats or a home with a cat safe zone.

Even though he had not previously lived indoors, Indy has been very easy to crate train and hasn’t had any accidents in the house. He is learning house manners and responds well to voice corrections. In just a few days, Indy learned “sit”, “down”, and “wait”—he is a very smart boy and eager to please. With his eagerness to learn and high energy, Indy would probably enjoy agility classes. He will make a great pet for the family who can give him the time and affection he lacked during his first 10 months.

Jake is very quiet, loves to be in his crate at any given time. He is really is the perfect BC. He sits, downs, stays when he wants to, shakes with both paws, walks GREAT on a leash. Loads right up in the car and goes to sleep. He's good with my cats. My young tabby likes to tease him, but he calls off very easily. He's a very sensitive dog, just raising your voice to another dog sends him into apologizing mode. We are guessing Jakes age to be 3 to 4 years. He is just learning to play with other dogs, but has not shown a lot of interest in toys yet.

Oh my, what a cutie Andy is! He came to us thru the Kansas Humane Society, who felt he was too much pup for them to place. I'm glad they realise they don't understand Border Collies!

Andy is a lovely Tri-color, maybe a year old(maybe). He loves to be loved, and needs to learn "Off"! Andy has already found the toy bucket, and chose a stuffed mouse as his, and is carrying it around the house, trying to get on of my dogs to play with him. He has met my cats, and is still trying to figure them out. Good Luck with that one, Andy!

This young boy will need obedience training, and perhaps a sport home. Look for updates on Andy!

Bear is a 3yr. old male Border collie. He is a very handsome boy with a gorgeous wavy coat and beautiful gold eyes. He is very much the love bug and wants nothing more than to be with his people. He just came into rescue, but is doing a pretty good job on his house training so far. He just has started showing a little interest in toys, but not too much as of yet. He did show interest in playing frisbee during his shelter evaluation, so I'm sure once he's more comfortable he may just get back into that. He loves to look out the windows at all the new and exciting things to see outside. He is getting along with his foster sister and is respectful of her space. Although he wants to play she is not showing much interest in playing with him yet. He has also been around male dogs at another volunteers home and he got along with them just as well.

He is not over the top energy level for a border collie., although he will still need exercise and mental stimulation to make him a happy boy. Bear would be perfect for someone looking for a companion or obedience dog. Bear would love spending hours with you enjoying all the attention he can soak up.

Bear has a low thyroid, so he is on soloxine to regulate it. It is a very inexpensive drug that he has to take once daily. This is a common health issue that many dogs have that is easy to treat and will not effect his ability to do anything.

Update 3/31: Bear is a big gentle Border Collie.

Possessed of a beautifully even personality; he does not have a mean bone in his body. He is active – loves walks – but is not hyperactive; devoted to his people – loves lots of cuddles – but is not anxious. Gets on beautifully with our two BC’s – exhibiting fine dog manners - neither particularly dominant nor subservient - seems content to fit easily into the group. He just has the most super personality.

Bear is proving an easy to train dog – using standard clicker training for basic obedience – he is a willing and smart pupil.

Physically Bear weighs in at around 52 pounds and is very strong – his name is very apt. As the picture show, he is a handsome, fit lad with a beautiful wavy black coat. We are introducing him to our agility jumps and despite being a big boy; he is proving to be very agile and light on his feet.

Bear is crate trained, not yet playing with toys, but is fond of Nylobones, chews and hooves.

 

Rex is a sleek and agile, one-year-old, smooth-haired Border Collie who came into foster as an owner relinquish. He has classic BC markings. He has the high drive/high energy so typical of Border Collies and is an excellent candidate for agility competition. We have started him on Frisbee and he loves it!

We have been working with him on basic obedience and he has mastered basics such as sit etc. (he is both treat and praise motivated). He has excellent recall when off leash and is displaying improved manners while on lead. Rex is crate trained, house broken and is respectful of our property boundaries. He interacts well with our four other dogs and is unconcerned with the neighborhood dogs and children. He has not been around cats so I don’t know how he interacts with them.

This guy wants to be loved and to be part of the family. He has a sweet personality and LOVES to have his belly rubbed. Rex has unlimited potential and will make a wonderful addition to his forever family.

Reilly is a 2 yr old male border collie with beautiful amber eyes.  He is a happy-go-lucky boy who always seems to be smiling.

Reilly likes other dogs and gets along well with his foster dog siblings.  He likes men, women, and kids and plays well with the 8 and 11 year old children in the home.  Reilly enjoys playing with just about any toy and will self entertain with squeaky toys.  He shows interest in chasing Frisbees but doesn’t always bring them back yet.  He REALLY enjoys chasing the cats and therefore needs to be in a home without any kitties.

He has typical border collie smarts…within 24 hours of being in our home, Reilly learned to open the back door to let himself inside.  He knows sit, down, shake, and walks nicely on a leash.  He will need additional training to teach him not to jump on people as he enthusiastically greets everyone he meets.  Other than jumping, Reilly has good house manners and has had no accidents inside since being in his foster home. 

Reilly came to us underweight and will be in the mid to upper 40’s when he reaches his ideal weight.  

He is a sweet, loveable, fun dog looking for a good home!

Hank is a 2 year old male border collie. He is a very handsome boy with gorgeous eyes that really pull at your heart. He is a tri color, but his coat has an auburn cast to it in the sunshine. He is a super love bug and wants nothing more than to be with his people. He loves to have his ears rubbed and is quite the leaner. Like a lot of border collies Hank loves toys and will empty the toy box in record time. He loves the stuffed squeaky toys but his first love is any kind of ball. He is LOVES catching a ball. He will catch the ball bring it back and if you don’t throw it he will push it to you with his nose. He is also very good at catching a Frisbee and loves to play.

Hank gets along very nicely with his foster brothers and sister, but is not interested in playing with them and does not appreciate attempts from his rough-houser foster brother to get him to play. So if you’re looking for a playmate for your dog Hank is not the dog you’re looking for. Hank is a people dog and wants to spend his time with you and playing with toys or just hanging out. Although he likes to play with toys he is low key for a border collie. He might drive you crazy bringing you toys, but he’s not high energy running all over the house.

Hank loves to go for rides in the car and is ready to go anytime you want to take him. He listens very well, is house trained, loves his crate, he actually will take toys to his crate and hang out for some alone time. He has an excellent recall, knows sit, down, leave it, off and go to bed.  He has very good manners and takes treats very gently. He does not jump on you and he’s not a licker.

He is extremely easy to give a bath to and will stand completely still during his bath and blow dry. I think he must have been a show dog in his past life. LOL!

During storms Hank prefers to be in his crate. He stays in a soft sided crate at our house which is available to him at all times. During storms he will go in there himself and hang out until the storm is over. He does not get upset or excited, he just feels safer in his crate.

We have found out that Hank has hip dysplasia. This has not affected his quality of life. He can run and play, go for walks in the woods and just be a very good companion like any other dog. He has been evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Mo who said he does not recommend surgery at this time and said he may never need surgery. Hank is currently on gluclosamine and previcox. Hank also takes a daily thyroid medication to regulate his low thyroid. It is a very inexpensive once daily pill. Because of his dysplasia Hank needs a home with few or no steps. A lot of steps on a regular basis could aggravate his hip causing him discomfort. Hank should also go to a home with older children or no children.

Hank is NOT good with cats and will need a no cat home. He has such an obsession with them and can’t seem to turn it off, so cats are not safe around around him.

Hank is really the kind of dog most people want for a companion. He is gentle, well mannered, playful, but not over the top high energy. He gets along well with people and other dogs if they want to hang out with him, but forget the wrestling matches. He is a great “go with” dog and would be a very special addition to the right family.

So you think you want a Border collie? You have been thinking about how smart they are and have been amazed by seeing them in Agility or perhaps herding. High drive Border collies are truly wonderful however they often need constant activity, tend to want to chase cats and often aren't good with children. If you are looking for a family companion Jolly is the kind of guy you really want. He has the smarts and loves learning. He already knows his obedience commands , both verbal and hand signals, is completely housetrained, knows what he can chew on and what he can't and He has an OFF switch(something many Border collies have to have installed!) While loving playing, fetching and doing obedience commands he also is happy entertaining himself. So unlike a high drive border collie you won't find him jumping fences, digging holes, running the yard perimeter or chasing any unguarded cat!
 
Jolly is a 2 year old male border collie. He is perfectly happy to spend time in his crate but when it is time to play he is ready! His foster mom thinks he would do well at agility and since he is so eager to learn and train he would be great at it. And chances are you could keep up with him unlike some of those rockets we see at tournaments!
 
But most of all Jolly as his name implies is truly a happy, optimistic and enthusiastic boy who would make a great companion for an individual or family. He gets along with other dogs, respects cats and would do well with children His attitude that life is an adventure and the glass is half full is absolutely contagious. You just can't be unhappy when you are with Jolly. He is  a natural "anti-depressant" and would make an awesome therapy dog.
 

 

"I love everyone." Tali hasn't met a stranger - dog or human. She'll come right up to you and give you a hug and gentle kisses. Kids are her favorite people to be sweet on. She likes kids so much she is likely to roll over and ask for a belly rub. She especially likes little ones who will let her gently clean their faces!

Some of Tali's favorite activities include chewing on bones, fetch, and playing with other dogs ( she hasn't met one yet that she doesn't ask to play). At the dog park Tali gravitates towards the little dogs despite her tall height. She's also a big fan of kongs and squeaky toys. She loves to lie on her back and hold the squeaky toy in her paws and her mouth. And she's smart!

While in foster care she has learned dog manners, sit, down, and is perfecting wait, stay, and recall. She'll do anything for a treat and would love to have someone teach her how to put laundry or shoes away. Her potential to learn is limitless!

Due to her eagerness, curiosity, and drive, Tali needs regular exercise and a job to keep her happy. Tali will need a home with a tall fence.

See pics of Tali at Pet Pals and Dog N Jog.