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Border Collies Information - General Information
Border Collies are known as a highly energetic, zealous and hard-working breed. It is incomparable as a herding sheepdog. The Border Collie has a natural instinct to herd, but, not only farmers can use this remarkable feature of the breed. It can keep an eye on your children or watch other pets. The Border Collie is called one of the most intelligent breeds. Due to its outstanding intellect and inborn ability to work nearly non-stop, it is always on the top of the list in obedience competitions.
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The Border Collie is hyperactive. These dogs are meant for physical and mental challenges and are likely to get bored if you don't give them such.
Border Collies Information - Origin
The Border Collie originated in Great Britain. Nordic breeds are believed to be the Border Collie's ancestors. When the Vikings arrived on the British Isles, they brought these dogs with them. The Border Collie is a result of the cross between the Nordic breeds and local sheepdogs (the Bearded Collie Harlequin, Bob-tailed Sheepdog, Smithfield).
The breed was developed on the border between England and Scotland. Hence, it got the name Border Collie. As far as the origin of the word Collie is concerned, there are several theories. It could have originated from the Gaelic word that means "useful." The German "kuli" means "worker" and can be truly related to the breed. Some believe the word Collie has something to do with "coal, coly" and means black.
The 19th century brought about the standard of the breed. The AKC recognized the Border Collie in 1955. The Kennel Club of England officially recognized it in 1976.
Border Collies Information - Appearance
Strange as it may seem, there is no definite standard of appearance Border Collies must fit into. The major accent is made on its characteristics of a working dog.
Border Collies are normally medium-sized, black and white-coated. A Border Collie has white collar, blaze and socks. Its coat can be smooth or rough. Some variations in color are not considered a serious fault. Other combinations of colors can be chocolate and white, sable and white, yellow and white, tricolor. Oval eyes are brown and set apart. A broad chest and a strong neck are characteristic of an athletic body.
Height 18-21 inches.
Weight 35-55 pounds.
Life Span Border Collies live up to their teens.
Border Collies Information - Living Environment
A rural area with herding ranches is the best living environment for a Border Collie. Being a sheepdog, the Border Collie will take the responsibility of watching the livestock. Though it can get adjusted to living in a city, it will take a very skillful owner to make the Border Collie well behaved. Its abundance of energy needs an exercise outlet. The Border Collie makes a good family pet if properly treated. It is good with children. Farmers will find great helpers in Border Collies.
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