QUESTION: I recently adopted a 2 yr old border collie mix. She has settled into her new life very well, except for being over protective if a stranger is near. She rushes toward the person growling and I am afraid that she will nip or bite if I don't do something. Does anyone have ideas how I could control this behavior? I have had experience in dog obedience classes, but have not experienced this issue. Is there a chance that a good recall and heel command could control this issue? Thanks for any help.
Anonymous - 2/4/2012 10:21:43 PM
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QUESTION: I think I have an Australian Long haired Silky is this one type of border collie?
Anonymous - 1/6/2012 5:59:30 AM
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QUESTION: What blood type are Border Collies?
Anonymous - 12/5/2011 1:13:14 PM
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QUESTION: I have a 7 month old border colli she is great but she is kind of small in weight I would say because she is only about 20 pounds but recently started to gain weight should I be worried she has been kept up with all her shots and worming etc and I have another collie same age but 28 pounds both are papered and I was wondering what's a good age to breed them if that's what I decide to do?
Anonymous - 12/1/2011 4:56:30 PM
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QUESTION: How many pups can Border Collie's have?
Anonymous - 10/29/2011 7:06:08 PM
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I have a border collie and she had 3 litters. 6, 7, and 8. So it can be inbetween 5 and 9 or 10.
Anonymous - 12/18/2011 1:51:52 AM
QUESTION: I have a 3 year old border collie, got her from a rescue when she was 1. We recently lost our border/spaniel mix who played with the border collie. We feel we need to get another dog for her to play with but not sure what kind. She does not do well with other dogs so we will need to work with her but knowing what breed would be best could help our decison a great deal.
Anonymous - 9/25/2011 10:41:59 AM
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I think you sould get another border collie.
Anonymous - 10/4/2011 7:40:59 PM
QUESTION: Hi! :D I absolutely love the Border Collie breed. I am 14 and have a 10 year old brother. My parents and my brother and I are out during the day, usually for 7 hours while we are in school. Is there anything I could do to keep the Border Collie stimulated? I really want to have one, because I believe this is the breed that I can convince my parents to get. Please,is there anything I can do?
Anonymous - 9/19/2011 4:29:35 PM
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I have 2 border collies and I work full time, however I have a dog sitter who takes them during the day whilst I am at work. I would not take on any dog with the intention of leaving it alone all day every day. If you would really like a collie and your parents are willing to pay for someone to take care of it during the day or pop in to your home and take it for walks, then go for it but please do not leave it alone all day. Border collies are extremely high driven and need a lot of exercise, time and love. They are not bred to be left alone in a house.
Anonymous - 10/1/2011 11:57:11 AM
QUESTION: do border collies and austrailian cattle dogs work well together?
keith76 - 9/19/2011 12:32:49 AM
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Yes they can work good together. Border Collie's get along with all dog's breeds.
Anonymous - 12/26/2011 11:39:18 PM
Border collies ability to "work" livestock, allows them to gather livestock.The heeler dogs have the ability to move the animals. I have watched mine work wonders with a red heeler. Due to the border collies almost passive nature in gathering and the heelers ability to forcefully move the herd, they are incredible
Anonymous - 10/30/2011 3:07:36 AM
QUESTION: I am aware of the constant debate over whether border collies can live in a condo/apt., but I live in a town house, or a house in a gated community yet a bit of separation between each house. Are BCs alright to live inside my town house while I still give it exercise?
Anonymous - 8/27/2011 5:41:06 PM
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A border Collie left to his devices will not exercise himself, but a BC in an apartment with a responsible and dedicated owner can do really well. A lot of rescues will have border collies that are not high-strung and high energy like the ones people typically think of. There is a big range of temperament in BCs. I would NOT get one that was bred to do agility or any sports because those are usually high-strung and neurotic.
Anonymous - 12/21/2011 7:12:26 PM
A Border Collie doesn't need a large area, eventhough that is desirable...They need a job! If you make them part of your family, give them the attention that you would give a child, you shouldn't have any problems. They are not dogs you can put in the back yard and pet occasionally....they are so smart that they will "invent a job" and drive you crazy. Several of our pups have gone to limited spaces but they go everywhere a child would go(to the store, doggie day care, out and about with you). If you can't do that, it's better not to get a Border Collie with limited space.
riverranch - 12/12/2011 8:12:23 AM
QUESTION: I just got a border collie puppy and he is supposed to be 9 wks old, he looks very small for 9 wks old He weighs 7' 3" Is this normal
Anonymous - 8/24/2011 5:21:31 PM
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Well, when I got my border collie he was 13 pounds at 3 months---it seems about right for it to be 7 pounds then.
Anonymous - 9/14/2011 11:14:43 PM
QUESTION: I have a basketball hoop in my backyard and my younger brother has a fort, not a tree house, a wooden fort. If I got a border collie, should I take down both, leave one up, or leave them both up? Thanks if you left an answer. And my neighbor also has two dogs, a beagle but I am not sure what the other one is. One of the dogs is barking at me as soon as I step in the yard. How would the border collie respond? If you think that it would start barking at the dog, should I just take him/her to the dog park? Again thanx for reading answering .
Anonymous - 8/10/2011 2:56:26 AM
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leave up both i think...
I have a Border Collie and it used to live in my backyard with another dog across the alley..they really didnt bother each other.
sorry so late..i just found this website and saw you didnt have an answer :)
Anonymous - 2/2/2012 10:04:04 PM
QUESTION: could a border collie, if raised in proper nature..like puppyhood for example, be a housepet? they are of course generally smart, i owned one who is in heaven now, but i never was able to housetrain it.. would the result be simple if i did??? thanx would appreciate any useful, friendly response:)
Anonymous - 7/19/2011 3:37:07 AM
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i own two border collies, i live in waha, and we have our house on a lot with pasture on one side with stables, pig pen etc. but i have my border colllies in our kennel then i let em out in the day to run bout:) i have em house trained for stormy nights or emergencies or when i show more love:) they were easy 4 me if trained properly, during puppyhood ur good:)
Anonymous - 7/20/2011 3:02:52 AM
We have 3 dogs that all live in our house and one of them is a border collie. They have access thru a doggie door to a fenced in lot but we take them out every day to run free for excerise.One of our dogs is a GSP who likes to run off to chase wildlife when they are out but our border collie herds him back when we call for him to come in. Considering he is half the size of our GSP it is so fun to watch him work. He has made a great house dog and was easier to housebreak than the others.
Anonymous - 7/19/2011 10:22:03 AM
QUESTION: I have mixed breed dog and he is obviously part border collie. He has all the physical features and build and to boost the personality but he has golden fur we think he is part golden but we're not sure could you breed the two together successfully?
Anonymous - 7/11/2011 2:55:21 PM
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probably a labrador retriever
Anonymous - 10/4/2011 7:49:44 PM
When i got mine, it said he was a border/lab mix, but he definitely wasnt. We dont want to get a dna test, but he is part hound we think. It is possible that he is golden, but my other dog is part havanese but he is 55 pounds. DONT waste your mony with a dna test because it is obvious he isnt that.
Anonymous - 9/14/2011 11:20:41 PM
if your vet is no help, switch vets in order to find an answer.. or take this: he surely is a mix of a "herding type" so i think yes:)
Anonymous - 7/28/2011 12:33:01 AM
Yes you could.It would be a good cross
wayneandlindaf - 7/15/2011 10:03:44 PM
Yes it would be okay. I have seen a rottweiller+collie cross body of the rott and collie head looked strange but had a collie's playful nature. Best of both world's.
Anonymous - 7/12/2011 3:40:19 PM
QUESTION: how long can you leave a border collie by themselves?
Anonymous - 7/11/2011 2:00:15 PM
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Any amount, as long as you give your border collie at least 2-3 1/2 hours of exercise(mental and physical).
Anonymous - 9/11/2011 4:12:26 PM
QUESTION: what if i just want a border collie for a pet, does it have to be a herder?
Anonymous - 7/6/2011 4:27:01 PM
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No, have your border collie do what wants to do . Unless, it is doing bad things.
Anonymous - 9/9/2011 10:57:28 PM
They usually are unhappy as just pets. They like to have a job. I have a female border collie who I've had for 11 years and she is at her happiest when they don't have a job. She isn't a herder but I have her compete in agility trials and she loves to go places.
Anonymous - 7/18/2011 3:43:21 PM
No as long as you do something with your border collie everyday. Jog, play ball,or agility. They love to please.
wayneandlindaf - 7/15/2011 10:06:19 PM
No your good , my border collie is awesome
Anonymous - 7/10/2011 11:44:01 PM
QUESTION: I have a purebred female Border Collie & have been asked to breed her with a registered Pembroke Corgi. What is the likelihood of the puppies having the Corgi frame with the short legs, etc? Thanks!
Anonymous - 6/14/2011 7:00:31 PM
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There is a large likely hood of this but breeding Borgis isn't recommended.
Anonymous - 7/2/2011 3:46:11 AM
QUESTION: my border collie just started having a hoarse bark
Anonymous - 6/3/2011 8:44:25 AM
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Take your dog to the vet and ask for a professional opinion and get an evaluation done. :)
Anonymous - 7/2/2011 3:46:47 AM
QUESTION: what are some border collies breeding traits
Anonymous - 5/12/2011 4:51:21 PM
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Border Collies are lovable, energenic, and love to swim.
Anonymous - 9/23/2011 4:11:59 PM
Some border collies do fine with loud noises. They do like to keep busy by playing ball etc. seems to keep them happy. They like a job like keeping deer and other critters out of the yard.
wayneandlindaf - 7/15/2011 10:17:15 PM
BCs need a lot of mental stimulation and exercise. Thanks to their herding drive they're compulsive herders and stalkers. They prone to separation anxiety and are sensitive to loud noises. BC need a lot of socialization and training. They're also excellent escape artists.
Anonymous - 7/2/2011 3:49:36 AM
QUESTION: I'm 14 and i got my first dog, a border collie. she is loving and a great dog over all. she is 20 weeks old, but is not potty trained yet. i have tried crate training but it just isnt working. she also bites, but playfully and hardly ever licks. and when does their hair start getting long?
Anonymous - 5/7/2011 8:42:40 AM
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If your puppy is 20 weeks old and doesnt already have a long coat, then you must have a short hair Border Collie. Long hair Border Collies start to get their long hair at about 5 weeks old.
casper99701 - 5/28/2011 10:39:40 AM
great pics! and thanks for the tips
Anonymous - 5/20/2011 9:27:36 PM
Cool! I'm 14 and I got a Border Collie Tricolor short hair neutered male last year. I never crate trained him. They don't always have long coats. There are long haired and short haired. The long haired have the silkier fur, but the short hairs still are very soft. Don't be too heavy handed when correcting the biting, but definatly correct it! She's probably biting because she is a herding breed and is trying to "herd" you. A light pop on the nose at most will work. A firm "no!" should work better though. If the dog cont., do the nose.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57000447@N05/5265441880/in/photostream that's Snapshot. Go through my photostream and you'll see Diggity (his bro) and Sophie (I had her and she dissapeared) Sophie is the Min. Schn.
Anonymous - 5/16/2011 4:53:04 PM
she also gets car sick, just to add
Anonymous - 5/12/2011 3:40:22 PM
QUESTION: are border collies water dogs?
Anonymous - 5/5/2011 9:38:29 PM
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My border collie goes crazy everytime I turn on the hose. He loves to bite at the water and never seems to tire of it. This comes in handy at bath time, he just sits there and let's me bathe him!
Anonymous - 9/22/2011 10:51:06 PM
Yes and no at the same time!! Most Border Collies LOVE water but some just HATE water!!
Anonymous - 8/28/2011 12:24:48 AM
My border collie loves the water and snow. We have a local park near my house that sits on the water and he goes swimming just about everyday
Anonymous - 8/5/2011 8:42:18 PM
Are they!! XD XD My two Border Collie/Aussie's sit out in the rain and snow! One of them will go and lie down in puddles to cool off.
Anonymous - 5/16/2011 4:54:10 PM
My border collie swims in my pool everyday.
Anonymous - 5/9/2011 9:37:20 PM
QUESTION: What is the life expectancy of the border collie?
Anonymous - 4/22/2011 10:53:05 AM
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the life expectancy of the border collie is 11 -15years
Anonymous - 6/28/2011 8:07:32 PM
A BORDER COLLIE USUALLY LIVES IN BETWEEN 14 TO 16 YEARS THEY DONT GO GRAY TILL 12 BUT THEY STILL ARE PLAYFUL WHEN THEY ARE 14 AND UP
Anonymous - 5/11/2011 7:03:05 PM
A border collie's life expectancy is about 12-15 years!
Anonymous - 4/24/2011 4:08:19 PM
QUESTION: My border collie male is about 2.5 years old. He has extremely bad skin allergies and dry skin. He chews his butt constantly to the point most of his hair is gone. The vet also told us that he is allergic to fleas. Is there anything that I can do about it at home? My husband is about to get a better paying job and we will be able to afford to take him back to the vet and get meds for this, but I would like to try something now. Help me! Does anything work?
Anonymous - 4/19/2011 1:36:54 AM
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it could also be the brand of food you are feeding your border collie i have bred dogs for years and everyone is different i have had some who can eat one brand and others who i had to feed something totally different and a bit more expensive alot of dog foods have corn meal in them which is a filler and dogs have no use for this in their diets which leads to allergies try another brand but when you do it slowly transition between the two foods mix them at first their belly's are really sensitive ...hope this helps ;)
Anonymous - 7/10/2011 1:59:24 PM
My mom uses NEEM OIL on her chow mix. Before using it, he looked like he had mange all around the base of his tail. Now? He looks like a completely different dog with a beautiful coat. You can get it at Whole Foods, it isn't expensive.
Anonymous - 4/27/2011 8:30:20 PM
Hi, You should first of all treat the environment for fleas, vaccum your house a lot and dip the carpets. The border collie will only have a small % of fleas on itself. Secondly you could try a teaspoon of oil in it's diet every day - either garlic oil, olive oil. speak to a homeopath in your area and ask for sulphur. This could a much better option to treat the dog then your vet who would sometimes give your dog cortisones which in the long term are really not good. You could also get specific medicated dog shampoos for skin certain conditions. Hope this helps and good luck. Daniel
Anonymous - 4/27/2011 5:55:24 AM
QUESTION: We just got a border collie mix from a neighbor. The only thing we have noticed is that he has been abused before. But he is very friendly. We have one problem, we can't get him to go out the door on the leash! I have to drag him or pick him up, same to get him to go back inside. Once outside he will walk around, even run if I decide to, he does get excited and wants to get to other dogs, but I just pull once on the leash and he stays with me.. Will even stop and turn around if my 5 year old daughter lags behind.. And when time to go inside he will walk around her and make her go inside. I love him already.
unikera - 4/9/2011 7:14:21 PM
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We are thinking about getting a Border Collie , They are a smart and awesome and intelligent dog if you train them right arent they? Can anybody's Border Collie jump through hoops or over hurdles because if they can , can you tell me whats the easiest way to train them to do that ?
Anonymous - 4/28/2011 5:35:31 PM
A friend of mine had a dog that wouldn't go out the door, come to find out she had been abused. When she wet the floor she would be kicked out the door. After months of praise and kindness, she now has no problem with doors even begs to go outside.
Anonymous - 4/14/2011 9:33:47 PM
I would make sure he knows this is always happy time whether going in or out.
Here's what I would try, put the leash on him and go to the door, step outside and take one of his favorite toys and some treats.
Gently coax him but do not force him. lways make training fun and rewarding. Each time he takes a stpe closer, make a big deal over it. He will soon learn that the threshold is not a bad thing.
By you carrying him only reinforces his fear. He has to learn to go in and out on his own, so make it worth his while to want to be with you.
Anonymous - 4/12/2011 4:38:05 PM
QUESTION: Where were border collies first bred
and what purpose were border collies bred for?
Anonymous - 4/8/2011 9:11:18 AM
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Border Collie's come from the Scottish English border
Anonymous - 4/26/2011 3:01:21 AM
I'm not sure where border collies came from, but they were bred for herding and working on farms. They're working dogs.
Anonymous - 4/15/2011 11:59:51 PM
QUESTION: Do Border Collie's shed a lot? I had a wonderful border but dont remember. clare
Anonymous - 3/16/2011 2:08:48 PM
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EXACTLY the same as the second rely to this question!
He is SO worth is! Border Collie's are VERY smart and learn extreemly quickly. They outsmart ME! I am trying to remember. They just did something that astounded me today...I can't remember, but it was enough to make me freeze and go; "Omigosh you guys are smart!!!"
Anonymous - 5/16/2011 4:57:30 PM
My short haired border doesn't shed
Anonymous - 4/22/2011 5:19:29 PM
my border collie sheds constantly. it doesnt matter how much we groom him, i even have to brush the hair off of our rug with his brush before i can vacuum it. but he is also one of the best dogs i have EVER had(and i grew up in the country with LOTS of dogs and pets). i will brush his hair up, because he is def worth it!!!
Anonymous - 4/19/2011 1:16:22 AM
I have had 2 long haired Borders and I do not find much shedding only in the Springtime when the winter coat needs to be combed out. I brush her a couple of times a week in early spring and then a couple of trips to the groomer get it all out.
They are easily groomed as there is virtually no cutting or trimming.
Anonymous - 4/12/2011 4:40:16 PM
Border Collie's shed. I have 3 and its a full time job sweeping up hair!
Anonymous - 3/22/2011 3:13:27 PM
QUESTION: I just picked up a Border Collie mix from a friend. She is 5 months old and a great Dog but I am having a problem with her Piddling. Whenever someone reaches to pet her then she pee's a little bit. Is there any way to train her to stop piddling?
Anonymous - 3/7/2011 9:27:11 PM
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Make sure she gets to go out frequently to do her business.
When people come to greet her make sure they bend down to her level so she is not intimidated.
Sophie, who is now 3, does not like people reaching over her head thus blocking her line of vision. Remember they are herding dogs so they are keen on sight. I always encourage people to reach under her chin with palm up. Allow her to sniff and then pet.
If the piddling is excitement vs submission, then the new person should just ignore her till she comes to greet them.
She will grown out of it, but do not scold her as she really will not understand that discipline.
Sophie-sChoice - 4/12/2011 4:51:54 PM
That can also be a sign of submission, just so you know she may be showing "respect" for the person.
Anonymous - 3/27/2011 6:04:51 PM
She should grow out of it it excitement or you need to get people that come to ignore her until she settles down.
Anonymous - 3/13/2011 10:20:27 AM
QUESTION: What does it mean if your border colie puppy gets a cut in its mouth or nips at dust?
Anonymous - 3/6/2011 5:44:44 PM
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They're just playing! Don't worry.
Anonymous - 7/18/2011 3:43:57 PM
QUESTION: What are some health issues of the border collie?
Anonymous - 3/1/2011 2:08:44 PM
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Yeah , border collie's get eye disorders easily .
Anonymous - 4/28/2011 5:36:31 PM
hip problems and eye problems for the border collie.
Anonymous - 3/7/2011 2:06:38 PM
QUESTION: I got a border collie boy and he's about a month and three weeks. Is it normal for the puppy to want to bite everything including me. He also growls when my little sister picks him up? I don't want him to be aggressive.
Anonymous - 2/21/2011 7:54:18 PM
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my border collie responds very well to "ow". he doesn't like hitting at all. but if my boyfriend (and he is "master" and we were already together when we got him so he was raised with both of us) is sitting too close and i yell "ow", fudge will bark at my boyfriend until i stop. he has also almost bit him cuz i yelled ow.
Anonymous - 4/19/2011 1:21:30 AM
I've had Border Collies all my life and it's just their herding instinct... but it's still unacceptable. My last Pup did the same thing and I would grab his muzzle ( don't hurt him but hold him enough so he knows you mean business) and tell him plain and simple and firmly "NO"!!! I only had to do it a few times but he learned quickly and he also learned that there was a difference between me, the horses and the livestock.
Anonymous - 4/1/2011 8:22:14 PM
My border collie bit me at first. They tend to respond well when you say "ow". When my border collie was ten weeks old he playfully bit me and even though it didn't hurt I said "ow" and he has never tried to bite me or any other human after that. They are incredibly intelligent and loyal so they'll respond well to that.
Anonymous - 3/30/2011 5:05:53 PM
My border collie went to bite my daughter, missed and got me. We had to have him put down due to how bad it was. Also then found out he had a brain tumor which is comon in collies.
Anonymous - 3/13/2011 10:22:43 AM
I have had a border collie max for 6 years he was the smartest dog and loving too but sadly at the age of 6 he got a brain tumor he didnt show signs of it at all till he turned on me one day for nothing. I called him out of the room to come get a treat for being a good boy and bam he bit me. I have now had the stiches out and can almost use the hand again. Sadly I had to have him put down now. We didnt know he had the tumor because he was never like this. We took him for a vet check and found out about the tumor in his brain
Anonymous - 3/13/2011 10:19:22 AM
Make your border collie sit or train him or give him alot of toys.
Anonymous - 3/6/2011 5:46:25 PM
When I train my border collies I like them to not be as aggressive as that, but in some cases he might think it is a game. Just be sure to try to not make it a game when he does that and do not praise him for that behavior!
Anonymous - 3/1/2011 9:24:22 PM
This is. Many puppies will mouth you. It's like when we grow in our teeth, just tell your border collie no and give them praise. If it is hard biting and the behavior seems truly aggressive talk with your vet about puppy classes!
Anonymous - 2/23/2011 8:02:47 PM
QUESTION: I grew up with a Border Collie and absolutely loved him. I want to get one for my own but don't know the best way to find them. My family got ours from a friend of a friend who was a farmer with a new litter of puppies , and he was just giving away for free. What do y'all suggest?
Anonymous - 2/18/2011 10:27:13 AM
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If you are serious about getting a Border Collie from a good line, there are breeders you can find all over the internet. They well trace their line back far showing sire and mother back at least a couple generations. Your dog will be registered and papered as a pure bred. This makes them more expensive but this helps with finding a dog that has less chance of health probelms. Otherwise adopting from a rescue/shelter is good. I have a border/heeler mix and I got her from the pet store for 40 dollars and she is one of the smartest, friendly, and well behaved dogs Ive ever had. Taught her all the standard tricks when she was 8 months in 30 minutes and she never forgot them. Also house training was easy. She went once in the house and when I told her no and showed her the spot, then took her outside it never happened again and she is perfectly house trained. So I guess sometimes its just the luck of the draw as well.. so to speak.
Anonymous - 5/27/2011 11:52:28 PM
Online search for breeders and/or rescues in your area. Definitely do NOT purchase from a pet store. Most of those dogs came from puppy mills and are prone to health and behavioral problems.
Anonymous - 4/13/2011 2:45:11 AM
You might also look for a border collie rescue.
Anonymous - 4/12/2011 10:54:19 PM
Check with your local vets and feed stores... Just because the dogs are registered doesn't mean they're good. The people at the farm stores and vets can usually tell you which people have the good quality dogs and who treat them right.
Anonymous - 4/1/2011 8:25:19 PM
I suggest going through American Kennel club or American Border Collie Association
Anonymous - 2/25/2011 2:26:35 AM