Border Collie

By 1-2 months, border collie puppies will have both distinct characters and the typical coat of their breed. Dogs of this breed tend to push themselves to meet their owners’ expectations, so people should take care not to demand excessive exercise during their growing years. Also, border collies are highly sensitive to moving objects and will pursue them, so they must be carefully trained while they are still very young.

This breed,, once called the Scottish collie,or simply the collie, was develop in the area bordering England and Scotland, hence its name. It is considered the most capable of all sheepdogs, with a natural ability to control sheep, and ranchers rave about it and claim one dog can do the work of several ranch hands.

Restless and best kept occupied, border collies have remarkable long attention spans, are highly motivated, and take pleasure in accomplishing tasks, thus their reputations as workaholics. Because of their natural ability, border collie do not differentiate between playing and accomplishing tasks, which makes them ideal for people who need canine companions that can accomplish specific goals. One owner says that training them is like playing a game of wits.

Origin : United Kingdom
Size : (male) Height 20-22 inches; Weight 40-51 pounds
(female) Height 19-21 inches; Weight 36-44 pounds
Coat : Long, thick, and wavy or slightly curly, undercoat is soft and dense. Colors include black, tan and white, and blue merle.