Collie Bark *Video*

[ParNone]

hey Robin!

Oh yeh, Zack is definitely a Collie... okay never say I didn't warn about the barking...

As to mine, oh gosh yes, they've got different vocalizations for everything. Here's some of the main ones I have categorized:

Ella Fitzgerald's "Is it Real or Memorex", Glass Shatterer... High pitched shrill bark from Gull, when he's really excited.

When in danger, When in doubt, Run in circles, Scream and shout... Loud, Nutty barking from Gull as he bounces around in a circle. Used when he's scared.

Death Wail... Piercing, Panicky, Wailing sound, which has occured when someone has taken off with Oz and he can still see me. I also refer to it as "I've been kidnapped by Kmart" (this will only make sense to people who've seen Ruthless People with Bette Midler), because it is a bit like someone crying out for help, because they're being kidnapped.

Wounded Bear... Extremely Loud, Growly type noise, when Oz is playing with Gull. Usually when he's got Gull's head in his mouth.

Come quick, Timmy's in the well... Continual, quick succession, barking when something's amiss. This normally won't stop until I check it out. If I refuse to go check, it's replaced with getting whacked in the back of the head with Oz's paw.

Oh yeh, That's the Spot... Sort of a low, moany, growl used by both, when you're scratching on the chest or base of their tail.

Evil Spirits Begone... Normal sounding barking, but it's used before Gull will go potty. Apparently he has to make sure he wards off any potential threats, before he's vunerable.

Pavorotti warming up... This is for both of their Yawns. It's a bit indescribable, but does have sort of a singing quality to it. It's of course loud. They're definitely projecting to the back row.

Old Man Groan... Whereas most dogs sigh, Gull groans as he's settling in to go to sleep. And it really does sound like an old man.

Les...

[Spiritwind]

As to mine, oh gosh yes, they've got different vocalizations for everything. Here's some of the main ones I have categorized:

Ella Fitzgerald's "Is it Real or Memorex", Glass Shatterer... High pitched shrill bark from Gull, when he's really excited.

Oh yes! This is the bark that will cut right thru you. Only 2 of my girls do this bark (the others just don't have that high pitched bark thank god!..) and its when they are VERY VERY VERY excited (especially when they hear me start to mix up food)....

Old Man Groan... Whereas most dogs sigh, Gull groans as he's settling in to go to sleep. And it really does sound like an old man.

LOL now I love this! Everyone of my Collies does this soon as they lay down, sometimes it Kelsey will let out a very loud and long groan when she is stretched out sleeping on her back... very cute... Paris does it every time the lays down on my bed.. lol They really do sound like a little old man groaning...lol

[RobiLee]

Oh Les, that was so funny. I'm going to have to print that out and see if I can figure out each different bark..lol. I can say that I know the OLD MAN GROAN very well. That is exactly what I thought when I first heard Zack do that!

Too funny!