Border collie
Border collie
Life expectancy
10 - 14 years
Weight
Male 14 - 20 kg
Female 14 - 20 kg
Height
Male 14 - 20 kg
Female 14 - 20 kg
Hair
Semi-long,short
Group
herding dog
Nicknames
Perro pastor escocés,Collie
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Border collies are known for being the best sheepdog on the planet, they are athletic, energetic and love nothing more than to have things to do even in a home environment.
It is a very intelligent dog, suitable for working either in the field, in the field of education or participating in various canine sports. It is the ideal companion for active people willing to satisfy their needs for exercise and mental stimulation, as they are extremely energetic dogs and love to run. If he is confined, he will soon become unhappy and adopt destructive behaviors.
Border Collies are tenacious and at the same time are one of the most versatile breeds in the world. His expression is intelligent, alert, anxious and full of interest, a reflection of his temperament.
Characteristics of the Border collie
SIZE
EXERCISE NEEDS
EASY TO TRAIN
GOOD WITH CHILDREN
KINDNESS TO OTHER PETS
HEALTH OF THE BREED
COST TO KEEP
INTELLIGENCE
TOLERANCE TO BEING ALONE
Why choose a Border collie?
PROS
The most intelligent race on the planet
In the right hands, Border Collies are extremely easy to train.
Good with children
CONS
Requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation
Not the best option for first-time dog owners
Strong grazing drive
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Origin and history of the Border collie
The history of the Border Collie is very curious. It is an ancient breed, as demonstrated by some documents from the 17th century that mention it by its current name, at a time when the notion of “race” that we have did not yet exist. In English, all Scottish sheepdogs are called “collie”, while the word “border” comes from the “Borders”, a region located on the border between Scotland and England. The ancestors of the border collie could be other types of collies, such as the bearded collie and the Scottish collie, although some historians believe that the Spaniel could have been thrown into the mix at some point.
What is extraordinary is that, at the beginning of the century, when they began to hold working competitions for sheepdogs in England, they realized that the people of that region had almost identical dogs, which corresponded to a “type”; However, the shepherds had not made any type of selection, busy as they were with their work. This breed was officially recognized until 1982; The Border Collie is both one of the oldest and most recent breeds to be validated.
Border Collies arrived in the United States and instantly dazzled serious herders with their quick herding and obedience abilities. In fact, the latter opened a new door for the breed as one of the top competitive breeds in obedience trials.
Today, Border Collies can be found working in many other countries around the world and are also a popular choice as companion dogs and family pets thanks to their charmingly honest and energetic nature.
As their training is simple, they are also used as police dogs, to detect narcotics, bombs and for search and rescue missions. They are also good guide dogs for the blind.
Border collie breeders
Character ofthe Border collie
Border Collies are active, hard-working dogs that live best in the countryside. If they are confined without activity or company, they will soon become unhappy and adopt destructive behaviors. The breed is very intelligent, learns quickly and responds well to praise.
Given their herding instincts, they are protective of their family and territory. They will take good care of the children of the family. Although they are sociable, they can be reserved and sometimes abrupt with strangers, nipping at their heels as if they were leading sheep.
Border Collies are considered the most intelligent dogs on the planet and have an extremely strong instinct to work alongside humans, they are always ready and alert to any command given to them. This makes the breed highly trainable.
They need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, therefore, they are not a good choice for people who lead a sedentary life. That being said, they are the perfect choice for individuals and families who lead busy outdoor lives where a canine companion would fit right into their lifestyle.
Training and socialization of a Border Collie should begin as early as possible. They like to know their place in the pack and who is the Alpha in a home or they may begin to show a more dominant side to their character which is something to avoid as the result is a rebellious, difficult to handle and unhappy dog. . They also tend to form a very strong bond with one person in the home, although they are always friendly and affectionate with everyone else.
If left alone for long periods of time, boredom sets in quickly and dogs find their own way of having fun, including chasing people, cars, bikes, or being destructive around the house by pacing and otherwise. whatever they want.
Curiosities about the Border collie
Border Collies are one of the most intelligent breeds on the planet.
Names for Border collie
Frank, Liam, Podo, Lady
The Border collie of our breeders
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