Border Collie

THIS BREED IS THE MOST INTELLIGENT DOG ACCORDING TO IQ TEST...

Breed Type    This breed is a member of the herding dogs. These dogs were bred for herding cattle or sheep which explains many of their characteristics. They are extremely active, intelligent, and driven to work. If not provided with an organized activity, such as herding trials or Flyball, these dogs are likely to find something less desirable to do, such as digging up gardens or chewing on shoes. Herding dogs are still currently used to herd livestock, but they can also be great pets for active owners with the time and energy to meet their needs.Also know as: SHEEP DOG..

A General Appearance of the Dog

This dog is active and alert. The Collie’s body has strong foot pads and muscular hindquarters. The ears are not cropped and are medium in size. The overall body shape is balanced and appears to be athletic. The Border Collie is strong and can endure the physical demands of work appropriate to the breed. In addition, Collies are known to be intelligent animals, and their facial expression is lively and alert.

Height

This breed is shorter in height than in length.

Male: 19 to 22 inches

Female: 18 to 21 inches.

Weight

30 - 45 pounds.

Health & Care

The most prominent illnesses found in Border Collies are hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, and hypothyroidism. In addition, males with the ‘merle’ gene (which produces a multi-colored coat) may develop eye problems, hearing problems, or both. It is recommended that a Border Collie be checked for the above illnesses during middle age, beginning at approximately six years of age.

This breed has no special dietary needs. It should simply be fed a well-balanced canine diet. Moderate grooming is required to prevent matting of its coat.Border Collies need regular checkups. Vaccinations are due as follows:

6-8 weeks:     Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)

10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC

14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies

Annually:        DHLPPC and rabies booster

Litter:         Averages 6 puppies.

Life Span: 10 to 14 years

Training

If Border Collies are left alone for long periods of time without any mental or physical stimulation, they can become destructive and suffer from behavioral problems due to neglect.

A Border Collie needs consistency during training. For example, any words or body movements used during training need to be consistently repeated; otherwise, the Collie will perceive any differences as a new command. As previously stated, Border Collies are very intelligent and will pick up on subtle changes in an owner’s or trainer’s behavior.

When Border Collies are puppies, they experience physical elimination simply as a ‘need,’ not a discipline. The dog will feel a need to urinate or defecate and not have the ability to control the urge. An owner or trainer needs to have the Collie pup go outdoors on a regular schedule every day for at least six months. The time outside should be between thirty and sixty minutes. Border Collies tend to drink a great deal of water during the day, so they need to be put outside frequently and consistently.

Only four months old, the Border Collie puppy is already helping herd the goats that munch their way up and down the hillsides

             

Need to Exercise
Energy Level
Combing Needs
Practise
Playfulness
Warmth
Watchdog
Guarding
Frindship with Dogs
Friendship with Animals
Friendship with Children
Friendship with Strangers
Heat Resistance
Cold Resistance