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Border Collie
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Border Collie
Wynne, the 7 year old Border Collie
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Pronunciation |
Border Collie |
Description |
The Border Collie is a medium sized bundle of
energy, looking rather like a lightly built Australian Shepherd without a
bob-tail. The body is slightly longer than the height at the withers. The skull
is fairly wide with a distinct stop. The muzzle tapers to the black nose. The
ears are usually half-perked. The oval eyes are generally dark brown, except in
merles where one or more eyes may be blue. The teeth should meet in a scissors
bite. The tail reaches at least to the hock and is sometimes raised when the dog
is excited, but is never carried over the back. There are two varieties of
Border Collie: one with coarse hair (thick, straight, about 3 inches (7.6 cm.)
long), and one with sleek hair (about 1 inch (2.5 cm.) long. The coat colors
come in black and white, tri-color, red & white, black & gray, and all
black. White should never be the main color. The longer haired variety should
have a mane and tail brush. The hair on the face, ears and front legs is
always short and sleek. Since Border Collies are bred for working ability and
intelligence rather than for physical beauty, conformation varies widely. |
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Temperament |
The Border Collie is a very intelligent and
responsive dog. It excels at obedience, agility and Frisbee (TM). They thrive on
praise, are sensitive and very trainable. The Border Collies are commonly used
in the agility competitions, as sports like agility are right the this
intelligent dogs alley. The Border Collie is highly energetic with great
stamina. Provided it gets sufficient activity to keep it occupied and ample
exercise, the Border Collie will get along quite happily with other dogs, and
children, however the Border Collie may be aggressive with other dogs of the
same sex. They should not be trusted with small non-canine pets, however there
are plenty of Border Collies that live and get along with family cats. This
breed should be very well socialized as a puppy to prevent shyness. To be truly
happy, it needs a lot of: ongoing attention, extensive daily exercise, and a job
to do. For those who wish to reach high levels in dog sports, the Border Collie
is a gift from heaven. Farmers (for whom the dogs perform work for which they
were bred) are also happy with them. It is not surprising that at competitive
levels in various sports such as: agility skills, obedience, and sheepdog
trials, the Border Collie is represented among the leaders in the sport. They
are perfectionist with a permanent will to please. This breed lives for serving
you day in and day out. They are not ideal pets for people who have no plans to
spend a lot of time with them. These dogs are too intelligent to lie around the
house all day with nothing to do. Prospective owners who are looking for just a
family pet should consider other similar but calmer breeds, like show line
Australian Shepherds and Shetland Sheepdogs. If there is insufficient activity
then it will find its own work to do, and that may not be what YOU had in mind
when we say the word WORK. They can become destructive if they get bored or
if they are ignored. They can become neurotic if they are left alone for long
periods, leading to many behavior problems. This breed is known as an escape
artist. Because of his strong herding instincts, the Border Collie may be
snappish with children and strangers. They do best with an experienced owner
that has lots of time to spend with the dog. The adolescent Border Collie
often goes through a phase where he challenges his master's authority. Some are
highly reactive and sound sensitive, making them a poor choice for families with
young children. Dominance level is highly variable in Border Collies. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 19-22 inches (48-56 cm.)
Bitches 18-21 inches (46-53 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg.) Bitches 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
They are generally a hardy breed, but some are
prone to hip dysplasia, PRA and an eye disease common to Collies known as Collie
Eye Anomaly. Many Border Collies are allergic to fleas and some are prone to
epilepsy and deafness. |
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Living Conditions |
The Border Collie is not recommended for apartment
life. They are very active indoors and do best with acreage. This breed will do
fine in a kennel provided it has daily activity and sees plenty of its handler.
This breed is not suited to life chained up in the back yard all day. |
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Exercise |
Physical exercise alone is not sufficient for this
very intelligent and highly energetic dog. They want to work and must do so with
body and mind as one, carrying out different tasks. Fast and agile, these lively
little dogs have boundless energy and thrive on hard work and play. They should
also be taken on a long, brisk
daily walk. They are a
delight to see streaking after a ball or bringing straying sheep back to the
fold. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-15 years |
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Litter Size |
4 - 8 puppies - Average 6 |
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Grooming |
The Border Collie needs regular combing and
brushing to keep the coat gleaming. Extra care is needed when the soft, dense
undercoat is shedding. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. Check the
ears and coat regularly for ticks. This breed is an average shedder. |
Origin |
The Border Collie originated in Northumberland on
the Scottish/English border. The breed is descended from old British droving
breeds with some spaniel added. An outstanding herder, this hardy, agile,
untiring sheepdog, is capable of mastering any type of herd. It is said that the
Border Collie has an eye that can hypnotize cattle. He crouches down and
mesmerizes the animals with its intense stare. One of the most trainable breeds,
the Border Collie also serves well as a narcotics and bomb detection dog and is
a frequent high performer in obedience, agility, Frisbee(TM) trials, police
work, search & rescue, Flyball, performing tricks and competitive
obedience. Some Border Collies have been trained very successfully as blind
guide dogs. Currently very good results are obtained with them for general
assistance to the handicapped in The Netherlands. |
Group |
Herding, AKC Herding |
Recognition |
ABC, AIBC, CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
APRI, ACR |
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AIBC = The American Int. Border
Collie Registry
ABC = The American Border Collie Association
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
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Border Collie Posters and Prints!
Nouba, the Border Collie at 11 months old, from Brazil
Nouba, the Border Collie at 6 months old, from Brazil
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Jade is a red and white Border Collie
Brin a 1 ˝ year old Smooth-Coated Tricolored Border Collie
Brin a 1 ˝ year old Smooth-Coated Tricolored Border Collie
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Daisy Mae, the Sable Border Collie
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