Border Collie Dogs and Puppies

The Border Collie is an intelligent and energetic dog that if trained improperly may have destructive or neurotic behavior without stimulation. The dogs are used on farms throughout the world to assist farmers in containing livestock. The Border Collie has also become a very popular pet as a sport type dog. The dogs are generally very protective of family members though they can be reserved around strangers.

Appearance

Overall, Border Collies have a moderate amount of coat and are medium sized dogs without any extreme physical characteristics. The Border Collies double coats can be lush or slick and it comes in a variety of colors, however white and black is the most common. All White Border Collies are very rare and these types of dogs are often associated with joint disease. The Border Collies average height at withers is Males from 19" to 22", Females from 18" to 21".

Temperament

The Border Collie is very well known for its amiable temperament. The dog is very intelligent and has an innate ability to work very intensely and closely with a human master. The primary role of the Border Collie in the past has been as a working stock dog, however the Border Collie continues to increase in popularity as a pet. Utilizing their innate working genes, Border Collies are very energetic, demanding pets that thrive in environments where they have plenty of room to exercise and especially a job to perform. In a good home, with an active, dedicated owner, a Border Collie makes for an exceptional companion. Border Collies are also excellent competitors and excel in agility, sheepdog trials, dancing, tracking, disc, sled races and obedience drills.

Border Collies do not make great pets in environments where their is low activity. Additionally, Border Collies being innately geared to work may try to guide young children or other humans if not given the mental stimulation of the outdoors. This fact reduces the fit of Border Collies that do not have enough activity with young children. The Border Collie is an excellent choice if given room to roam.

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