Border Collies
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Invite A Border Collie Into Your Home, And Your Heart
I got my first Border Collie, Teddy (short for Theodore Edward Bear- Ted E. Bear) in 1974, when I was nine years old. I was always more of a cat person, but Teddy's personality and intelligence quickly won me over, and I called my parents to see if I could bring him home. We were living in Southern Idaho at the time, and two pups had been found by a classmate of mine, who brought them to school. There was no pound or animal rescue facility available at that time, so any strays found in the area were shot.
Saved from that fate, Teddy grew to become my companion, confidante and protector. He played hide and seek with my friends and I- even though I'm sure he could smell us out, he went through the motions of going from room to room, and reacted with just as much excitement as we did as we raced back to 'base' when he found us. He was always at my side when I answered the door, and kept watch over me when I was sick. He kept track of our pet rabbit, herding him back to his hutch when his daily exercise was over, and played with the cats. He was a very cool dog and a great friend to me. He died in 1987 at the age of 13, just a few months after I married.
I didn't have the heart to replace Teddy, but years later, a family at our church that owned two Border Collies needed to find a home for one of them, because the dogs had been fighting. I thought about Teddy and what he meant to me as a child, and decided with my husband to adopt Moe, a three year old black and white male. He's a beautiful dog, and a part of our family. He loves our kids, is head of the home security detail, and keeps our house free of intruders and vermin. He plays with us, tells us "dog tails" when he's feeling chatty, and 'yells' at the kids when they're horsing around the house.
If you have the time, room and love for a dog like Teddy or Moe, I think you would be very happy to choose a Border Collie. Please continue reading for more information on the adoption, care and training of Border Collies.
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Border Collie Sheepdogs - Off Duty!
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History And Information on Border Collies
From Dog.com
The early history of England's working stock dog is obscure. It is known that it was in its present form by the 18th century. This is a breed that is first and foremost a working animal. Although it was a pet in Victorian England, most of the bloodlines were selectively bred for herding abilities and intelligence rather than looks. In the sheep-raising countries of Australia and New Zealand it reigns supreme in both numbers and prestige.In 1995 it was accepted for registry in the American Kennel Club stud books.
BODY TYPE:
A medium sized working dog that is slightly longer than it is tall.
Height: 18-21 inches (at shoulder)
Weight: 30-44 pounds
The long tail carried low is not altered.
Semi erect or erect ears are not altered.
PERSONALITY:
One-person dogs that are intensely loyal and protective. Super intelligent and trainable
Does not tend to wander and doesn't like owner to wander off property either!
Reserved with strangers
Needs room to run. Becomes hyperactive if not give exercise daily.
COAT:
Medium length double coat is water resistant.
Coat is longer around the neck forming a ruff.
Allowed colors are black, blue, chocolate, red, blue merle, black and tan, with or without white markings. White however, should not predominate.
Moderate grooming required.
TIPS:
The superstar of obedience competitions, it seems to know what you want even before you do.
Good with children although it will herd them. An excellent babysitter.
This breed tends to nip at heels of joggers and cyclists. It also challenges cars, a trait that gets it into trouble from time to time.
Most of the billion sheep in the world are watched over by Border Collies. It is the working sheepdog of choice almost everywhere.
HEALTH CONCERNS:
Generally healthy as it has been selectively bred for working abilities. Some progressive retinal atrophy reported.
Border Collie Bliss
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Some Opinions On The Necessity Of Training For Border Collies- AND Their Owners!
Becoming a dog owner should be considered a big decision, made with full knowledge of the costs involved in both time and money, as well as the personal responsibilty being assumed by the new owner. It is never a decision to be made lightly. This is especially true of adopting a Border Collie, but sadly, many of these beautiful, intelligent dogs are abused and neglected by owners who did not know what they were getting into. If they're lucky, these dogs are taken in by rescue facilities and given home with families who appreciate them.Border collies are highly intelligent, and can get bored easily if they do not have enough socialization with people and get the proper amount of exercise. This boredom can lead to very destructive behaviors like chewing, digging, jumping up on people, hyperactivity and fence jumping. All of this can be avoided by enrolling the dog in an obedience class as soon as possible, and interacting with your dog throughout the day. Puppies can start training as young as 8 weeks old.
Moe was three when we got him, and he responded well to training. We also learned the importance of play and making sure Moe had run himself out. His negative behaviors stopped almost overnight.
In the wild, dogs live in very complex social structures called packs. Domesticated dogs are very social animals as well, and need to be in contact with people or other pets to feel secure. Locking your dog up alone all day will only increase his anxiety, and encourage negative behaviors, because he will have no other outlet for his energy and intelligence.
Border Collies need lots of contact with people, and really love to be included in family life. Training is essential to help the dog and the new owner integrate properly, and safely. Please be responsible and consider ALL the ramifications to you, your lifestyle and especially the dog, or any other animal, you intend to adopt. They will be depending on you to love and care for them for a lifetime.
Border Collie Rescue
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Testimony from Border Collie Rescue: http://www.bcrescue.org/articles/index.html
From: Tom Harvey and MalcolmPittsburgh, PA, USA
We were originally going to get a puppy, but after doing a lot of research into the breed, we decided that an adult rescue was the best idea for our first BC. This is a recommendation I would make for anyone's first. This breed is challenging enough as an adult, let alone with puppy problems thrown in. You also can see what the temperament is. We found a dog(on this list actually) whose temperament seemed ideally suited to us. My wife says that the only difference between Malcolm and I is fur.
Malcolm had been dumped in the middle of a very busy highway. He had obviously been neglected, but probably not abused. I can find no reason for this dog to be abandoned. His personality is exemplary. He thinks his job is to make people like dogs, and he is very good at it. My neighbor who was afraid of all dogs and would not even enter our yard knowing that we had a dog secured inside the house, now will pet him. He went to the local Highland Games and in crowds of thousands he allowed everyone who wanted to fuss over him, and never misbehaved. I am told by witnesses to our first sheep experience that he is just oozing herding talent. Over Thanksgiving, our 4 month old nephew visited and after carefully introducing them to each other, Malcolm could be trusted around the baby.
My point to all of this (besides unashamed bragging) is that rescue does not mean that something is wrong with the dog. Occasionally that happens, but more often, I suspect, it is something wrong with the owner. Please consider a rescue dog. Everyone with multiple BC's should have at least one rescue. First time BC owners should have a rescue as their first dog. Rescue people are very good at matching dogs with adopters. (How I survived the interrogation, I don't know, but as a result I have the perfect dog for our situation).
I have enjoyed the incredible transformation in Malcolm. From shy timid dog that didn't even know how to play to frisky, friendly, playful dog who just asserted his dominance and rolled his 85 pound dog friend at the park, it is an indescribable feeling. And you will not find a dog more devoted to their humans than a rescue.
For more information about adopting a Border Collie,
contact National Directory of Rescuers USA + Canada
What do you think about Border Collies???
Joan4 wrote...
Border Collies are great dogs. I was happily acquainted with a friend's Border Collie for many years. So smart! almost human!
Posted February 22, 2009
Roxy_Calamari wrote...
Very nice lens. I'm a dog lover...never met a breed I didn't like. I'm partial to Yorkies though! 5 stars!
Posted August 04, 2008
poddys wrote...
This is a nice lens, 5*****. I had a Border Collie crossed with a German Shepherd, we got him from Battersea Dog's Home in London. He was the greatest dog I have known. Border Collies are wonderful dogs.
Posted June 28, 2008
Michaud68 wrote...
5*'s I love Border Collies anything else is just a dog. I have 2 one of which I owe my life to he woke me while my house was on fire. The other is a darling that I rescued from a shelter. They truly are amazing dogs
Posted June 23, 2008
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