Border Collie Dog

 

Border Collie

Border Collies have been called the world’s greatest herders. Border collies are also used for police work, narcotics and bomb detection and for search and rescue missions. They also make good guide dogs for the blind.

 

History – The border collie originated in the border country between Scotland and England. The border collie has remained true to its origins as a hardy, diligent, working dog. The Border Collie's name reflects his partially Scottish heritage: the word collie, which refers to sheepdogs, is derived from Scottish dialect.

 

Personality and Appearances – The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog with muscular body. They two have varieties of coat. Both the rough coat and the smooth coat which comes in a variety of colours and patterns. Eye colour varies from brown to blue, and occasionally eyes of differing colour occur; this is usually seen with merles. The ears of the border collie are also variable — some have fully erect ears, some fully dropped ears, and others semi-erect ears.

Height - 18-22 inches

Weight - 12-20kg

Coat - Smooth or rough double coat

Colour- brown / chocolate / liver red gold / yellow black blue Grey and many colours

Life - 12-15 years

Litter Size - 4-8

The Border Collie is considered a highly intelligent, extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic dog. Border collies are herders and were bred to work sheep, but they can manage just about any type of herd and will even herd children in the family. Quite simply, the Border Collie is a dynamo. His personality is characteristically alert, energetic, hardworking, and smart.

 

Health - The most common disorder is Hip and elbow dysplasia affecting canines and it is genetically inherited. Mild cases can be managed for a time with pain medication, but severe cases may require expensive surgical repair in the form of a total hip replacement. Keeping a Border Collie at an appropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to extend his life.

 

Grooming - The border collie may have either a rough or smooth medium-length double coat with a coarse outer coat and a soft undercoat. They should be groomed routinely; regular weekly brushing is important to keep the coat tangle-free. During shedding season, daily brushing is required. They only need a bath every three months or once in a month. Trimming nails and cleaning ear should be part of grooming routine.

 

Exercise – Border Collies are extremely high-energy dogs. This needs tons of exercise and plenty of activities to keep the body and mind occupied and in good shape. Border Collies require considerably more daily physical exercise and mental stimulation than many other breeds. This breed likes to be busy. In fact, he must be busy or he becomes bored, which leads to annoying behaviour, such as barking, digging, or chasing cars.

 

Training - Border Collies are highly intelligent and highly trainable and are superstars at canine activities such as herding, obedience, and agility. The obedience training early on (while they are puppies) will help them develop into a well-adjusted, well-mannered adult. To prevent shyness, the Border Collie must be well socialized.

Food - The Border Collie should do well on a high-quality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or home-prepared with your veterinarian's supervision and approval. Check with your vet if you have any concern about your dog’s weight and diet. Watch your dog’s calorie consumption and weight level to protect from overweight.

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