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One hidden psychological trigger that all Border Collies have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Border Collie's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Border Collie cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology
The 2 main reasons why your Border Collie barks excessively and how to control his excessive barking.
3 dangerous mistakes that most Border Collie owners make when they are trying to control their dogs' barking and how you can avoid these mistakes
How your instinctive reaction to your Border Collie's barking may actually be making the problem worse!
How to improve your Border Collie's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet.
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One hidden psychological trigger that all Border Collies have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Border Collie's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Border Collie cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology
The 2 main reasons why your Border Collie bites and how to control his biting.
3 dangerous mistakes that most Border Collie owners make when they are trying to stop their dogs from biting and how you can avoid these mistakes
How your instinctive reaction to your Border Collie's biting may actually be making the problem worse!
How to improve your Border Collie's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet.
Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most
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One hidden psychological trigger that all Border Collies have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Border Collie's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Border Collie cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology
The 2 main reasons why your Border Collie is being aggressive and how to control his aggression.
3 dangerous mistakes that most Border Collie owners make when they are trying to stop their dogs from being aggressive and how you can avoid these mistakes
How your instinctive reaction to your Border Collie's aggression may actually be making the problem worse!
How to improve your Border Collie's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet.
Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most
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One hidden psychological trigger that all Border Collies have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Border Collie's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Border Collie cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology
The 2 main reasons why your Border Collie is suffering from separation anxiety... and how to cure it
3 dangerous mistakes that most Border Collie owners make when they are trying to cure their dogs' separation anxiety and how you can avoid these mistakes
How your instinctive reaction to your Border Collie's separation anxiety may actually be making the problem worse!
How to improve your Border Collie's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet.
Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most
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One hidden psychological trigger that all Border Collies have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Border Collie's every action
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How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology
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Border Collie: Training, Characteristics, Exercise, Health
Group
The Border Collie is commonly
known as a Sheep Dog; it is descended from
British ‘droving’ breeds and
also from the Spaniel family of dogs. It
is officially recognized as a Pastoral dog
by the Kennel Club of the United Kingdom.
In the United States, the Border Collie
is officially recognized as a herding dog
by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Also known as:
Sheep Dog.
About Border Collie
Country of Origin, History of the breed
The Border Collie is a type of herding dog that originated in Northumberland lying
on the border of Scotland and England
in the United Kingdom. The breed had
been developed from old British droving/gathering
breeds and spaniels. The mention of
the ‘Collie’ or ‘Colley’
type of dogs first appeared towards
the end of the nineteenth century.
A tri-color dog known as Old Hemp
has been regarded as the common ancestor
of all Border Collie dogs of the day.
Old Hemp had been
bred from a black and tan dog and
a black-coated, strong-eyed bitch.
Hemp had been a quiet and powerful
dog that sheep responded to very easily.
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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.
Coat
The Border Collie is bred
in several color combinations, which include
solid color, bi-color, tri-color, merle, and
sable.
The dog’s coat can
be either rough or smooth. The Border Collie’s
coat is thick and water resistant. The topcoat
is straight or wavy and is coarser than the
undercoat. The undercoat is short and dense,
with a softer feel than the topcoat.
Height
This breed is shorter in
height than in length.
Male: 19 to 22 inches
Female: 18 to 21 inches.
Weight:
30 - 45 pounds.
Personality
Temperament of the
Dog
Border Collies are very
intelligent and protective of family members
as well as well-behaved with people who are
familiar to them. However, they are also known
to destroy property if they are left idle
for long periods of time, and they require
a great deal of personal attention. Unfortunately,
Border Collies are frequently seen in animal
shelters because their owners find that they
cannot give them enough attention.
The Border Collie is a ‘working
dog’ and it needs to be challenged.
It is more suited to an outdoor environment,
and it behaves well with children and cats,
but should be monitored if in the presence
of other small animals. The Collie behaves
well with dogs of the opposite sex, but it
tends to be aggressive with dogs of the same
sex. Due to its tendency to stare and monitor
behavior, the dog is sometimes seen as intimidating
people or other animals. Even with proper
attention and exercise, a Border collie is
an intelligent animal who may act impulsively.
For example, the Border Collie has a natural
inclination to escape an environment, so care
should be taken so that the dog doesn’t
try to jump over fences or ‘bolt’
through an opening in the yard.
As a companion animal, the
Border Collie shows affection toward people
who are familiar, but the dog will be reserved
when a stranger is in the home. Border Collies
relate to people by demonstrating interest
and alertness; the dog will not show fear
or apathy. If the dog becomes overtly aggressive,
vicious, shy, or reticent, the owner should
consider hiring a professional trainer as
these behaviors are considered to be serious
faults by professional breeders. These dogs
require physical and mental exercise on a
daily basis. As a result, they are not well
suited to an environment that cannot provide
this stimulation.
Better suited to
an indoor or outdoor lifestyle?
When a person is considering
a Border Collie as a pet, he or she must be
aware that these animals require consistent
physical, as well as mental attention. The
dogs respond well to an outdoor, active lifestyle
and to long walks, training classes, or another
companion dog. In the event that training
classes are required, a personal trainer is
recommended due to the level of attention
required by a Border Collie. An owner needs
to prevent the dog from overexertion during
periods of high temperature.
Are they suited to
homes with kids?
Historically, Border Collies
were kept due to their natural inclination
for work and high level of energy. In addition,
they were easy to train due to their above-average
level of intelligence. As puppies, they easily
socialize with people and other animals. However, when
Border Collies are house pets, they maintain
the herding instinct. It is not uncommon to
see these dogs attempt to herd small animals,
family members, and even large vehicles into
a specific area of the house or yard. They
will try to herd children out of a swimming
pool! Therefore, these dogs are not suitable for households with small kids.
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.
Activity
Level
How active is the breed?
Because of their genetic predisposition toward
activity, Border Collies can become restless
when confined inside a home or pen. These
dogs respond well to indoor activities such
as playing with familiar toys, new toys, and
learning new tricks. These activities provide
the mental stimulation required by this breed
of dog. Outside, the Collie enjoys physical
exertion such as running across large areas,
engaging in ‘herding’ behavior,
and playing ‘catch’ with familiar
objects.
Exercise Needs
Indoors or outdoors, the
Border Collie can learn how to play ‘hide
and seek’ with people or with hidden
treats. This breed easily learns how to locate
objects due to its sharp sense of smell. The
dog will engage in this type of play for hours.
If the dog must be left alone for a period
of time, a companion dog will help keep him/her
from getting bored. Also, hiding treats and
toys around the yard will provide amusement
for the Collie.
Sometimes Border Collies
are not inclined to become active when left
alone. They may require someone to prompt
them and assist them in active behavior.
Grooming
It is important to care
for the Border Collie’s undercoat, especially
during times of the year when the dog sheds.
It is recommended that the Collie’s
feet be groomed under the knee only; the hair
on the tail and upper-leg areas can be left
alone. This is mainly due to the dog’s
preference for the lower leg areas to be closely
trimmed.
There are several grooming
tools which can help groom a Border Collie,
such as a matt splitter, a palm brush, and
a nail clipper. A matt splitter should be
used sparingly to break apart areas of thickly
matted fur. A soft-bristle palm brush will
result in a smoother coat and a relaxing massage
for the dog. Owners can also use a ‘parrot’
(rounded) nail clipper, but it is recommended
that a professional groomer or veterinarian
perform toenail clipping to prevent harm or
discomfort from ‘short trimming’
the dog’s nails.
The breed requires weekly
grooming, which includes combing and brushing,
to maintain its coat, prevent shedding, and
detect insects or fleas. The Collie has a
soft, short thick undercoat and an outer coat
that is long and dense. The Border Collie
requires bathing only if necessary, not on
a regular basis. The ears should be checked
for ticks and fur in and around the openings
of the ears should be trimmed to a short length.
Health
& Care
Genetic Problems
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.
Litter Size:
Averages 6 puppies.
Life Span:
10 to 14 years
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National Breed Club
In the United Kingdom, the
Border Collie is promoted by The International
Sheep Dog Society. This organization provides
information primarily to England, Ireland,
Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, and
the Isle of Man. The Society can be reached
via the Internet at http://www.isds.org.uk/society/membership.htm.
In the United States, this
breed is represented by The American Kennel
Club. This organization can be reached via
the internet at http://www.akc.org/index.cfm?nav_area=homepage.
The AKC) voted to recognize the Border Collie
as an official breed in February, 1995. The
AKC confirmed the showing of Border Collies
at competitions in October, 1995.
Recognition
Recognition
The Border Collie is recognized
by The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom in
the ‘pastoral’ classification.
In the United States, the dog is recognized
by the American Kennel Club in the ‘herding’
classification.
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