This breed is an average shedder. Franny is also awesome with people, adults and alike. Living Conditions The Border Collie is not recommended for apartment life. Having had Border Collies in the family previously, I had never had my own and I also live alone, so I knew what was in front of me. Most of these were noisy dogs, tending to nip and bark as they performed their job. The coat needs brushing or combing twice weekly.
This breed is not suited to life chained up in the backyard all day. The coat colors come in black and white, tricolor, red and white, black and gray, yellow, yellow and white, sable, and all black. . They have strong herding instincts and may try to herd children and strangers and must be told this is not acceptable. She has a strong eye, very athletic, and herding instincts. It is a descendant from dogs used by the Vikings to herd reindeer, the old British droving breeds, with spaniel added.
Breed Traits The consummate sheepdog, the Border Collie is the result of over a century of breeding for function above all other criteria. I think I've finally got the balance right. In the 1800s, a variety of sheep herding dogs with differing herding styles existed in Great Britain. They are reserved, even protective, toward strangers. Some Border Collies have been trained very successfully as guide dogs for the blind.
Dominance levels vary greatly, even within the same litter. Although I consider myself quite strict with her we have such a great. I completely respect her as my 'princess' although I'd never tell her, she Is a feisty lady! Few dogs are as work oriented as the Border Collie. This breed can display incredible agility even after working for long periods. To be truly happy, they need a lot of consistent leadership, extensive daily exercise, and a job to occupy their minds. They should also be taken on a.
They want to work and must do so with body and mind as one, carrying out different tasks. The Border Collie is a perfectionist with a permanent will to please. This breed of Collie has been unique to the area for many years now, mainly for hearding mountain sheep. They are intent on whatever they do and tend to stare, which can be unnerving to other animals. This is a medium dog of strong bone, slightly longer than tall, combining grace, agility, substance, and stamina. If you are not willing to put many hours a day into keeping these dogs well exercised in both mind and body, then it is recommended you do not adopt a Border Collie. There are other breeds that are similar yet not as demanding such as the or the , which are both highly trainbable, still need stimulation and exercise, but can usually get away with less than a Border Collie.
Boasts of the superiority of certain dogs were only natural; in 1873 the first actual sheepdog trial was held in order to settle some of these boasts. Life Expectancy About 12-15 years Litter Size 4 - 8 puppies, average 6 Grooming The Border Collie needs regular combing and brushing to keep the coat gleaming. The medium sized ears are set well apart, either carried erect or semi-erect. The Border Collie is a bundle of mental and physical energy awaiting a chance to be unleashed on the world. When not challenged daily they can and will become. We both are truly blessed. The strong teeth meet in a scissors bite.
Its body is slightly longer than it is tall. The smooth coat is short all over the body; the rough coat is medium to long in length and flat to slightly wavy in texture. He is an amazing dog for my family in every aspect. The oval eyes are set well apart and brown in color, except in merles where one or both eyes may be blue. They also like to chase other animals. I doubt I will ever own another breed.
The coat can be either smooth or rough. These are dogs that need a job and a lot of physical and mental activity every day to satisfy their quest for work. The longer haired variety should have a mane and tail brush. He is a beautiful dog. They are able to change speed and direction suddenly. The skull and muzzle are about the same length, with a moderate stop. They are very active indoors and do best with acreage.