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Border Collie
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Pretending to be shy
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A Working Border Collie
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| Energy |
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| Watchdog |
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| Weight |
30-5lbs |
| Height |
18" to 22" |
| Colors |
Although black and white is the
most common, they also common in all black, red and white, black and gray
and tri-colored. |
| Coat |
The Border Collie has two hair
varieties. One is short, smooth and coarse. The other is medium, rough
with feathering on the chest, forelegs and haunches and short on the face,
feet and front of legs. Both have an undercoat that is soft and dense. |
| Origin |
The Border Collie originated
in Scotland in the Northumberland region bordering England. Mainly known
and used for their excellent herding skills. |
| Description |
This very energetic and intelligent
breed makes a great farm/herding dog. They are easy to train. They love
to work, run and be outdoors. They seem to crave exercise and running.
The can do well as a family pet but, due to their high energy level, they
are not recommended for homes with small children. They need to be socialized
with children, dogs and other pets at a young age. They might be aggressive
to smaller pets. Calm is not a word used to describe the Border Collie,
they don't know what relaxation means. They are not meant to be kept indoors
and will find ways to get rid of energy that you wouldn't like if kept
inside too long or if they are bored. If you are looking for a dog that
loves to run, explore, play or herd, this is a perfect dog for you. |
| Health |
Overall good health. Some problems
with hip dysplasia, epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy and Collie Eye
Anomaly. |
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Boarder Collie Pup with a Great Dane
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