Border Collie Dog

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Border Collie Dog
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 Border Collie Dog

 The Border Collie is an highly intelligent and trainable dog. The Border Collie is a very agile with plenty of stamina and determination. This is a that is eager to please and very quick to learn, which makes him a pleasure to train. The Border Collie is one of the most trainable of all breeds. This is a well balanced with a good temperament and a good nature. The Border Collie is loyal and dedicated, and is both faithful and affectionate to his family. However, despite all of these traits, the Border Collie is not a that will be suites to all owners. The Border Collie needs a high level of mental and physical stimulation (running, biking, fetching, walking) and will not fare well without this.
 
 The Border Collie will get on okay with older, more considerate children. But is probably not the best choice for those looking for a companion for their child or for those with smaller children. The Border Collie dogs can be wary around strangers. However, the Border Collie can get on okay with other pets. Their strong herding instincts means that they may try and herd everything, from children and family members to pets and just about anything else. In some cases, the high energy levels of the Border Collie can make it a little hyperactive. With the right level of attention, exercise, and mental stimulation the Border Collie is a problem that can be relieved.
 
 The Border Collie Dog
 The Border Collie is known as the world's premiere sheep herding dog. Its agility, athletic appearance and stamina stand in equal measure with its grace and substance. Its hard, muscular body is well-balanced conveying the impression of effortless movement and endless endurance. The Border Collie is extremely intelligent. Its keen, alert expression, eagerness and intensity are key characteristics of its breed.
 
 
 Border Collie Skills
 The Border Collie originated in the border country between Scotland and England where the shepherds' breeding selection was based on biddable stock sense and the ability to work long days on rugged terrain. The Border Collies developed the unique working style

of gathering and fetching the stock with wide sweeping outruns. The stock is then controlled with an intense gaze known as "eye", coupled with a stalking style of movement. This selective breeding over hundreds of years developed the Border Collie’s intensity, energy and trainability. This working ability has made this breed the world's premier sheep herding dog, a job the Border Collie is still used for worldwide.
 
 Border Collie Personality
 The Border Collie is known as the world's premiere sheep herding dog. Its agility, athletic appearance and stamina stand in equal measure with its grace and substance. Its hard, muscular body is well-balanced conveying the impression of effortless movement and endless endurance. The Border Collie is extremely intelligent. Its keen, alert expression, eagerness and intensity are key characteristics of its breed.
 
 Border Collie Exercise Needs
 Border Collies need more than the usual 30 minutes of free galloping and long daily walks. performance activities such as herding, agility, obedience, tracking, and flyball can help provide the physical and mental exercise a Border Collie requires
 
 Border Collie Living Conditions
 Border Collies prefer the outdoors, and need large open spaces and plenty of exercise to stay happy. The Border Collie can spend hours stalking sheep, cattle, goats, ducks, chickens, large ants or anything that congregates into a herd or flock. A fenced yard or enclosure is important to keep your Border Collie safe. Traffic is especially hazardous for this breed since the dogs tend to try to herd cars if not carefully trained to avoid them.
 
 Border Collie Grooming Requirements
 Weekly brushing of the coat should keep it in good condition. Seasonal shedding is normal. Whiskers are not trimmed.
 
 Border Collie Health Issues
 The Border Collie is subject to such genetic diseases as hip dysplasia, eye disease, and epilepsy. A predisposition to allergies also occurs.
 
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