Border Collie – Color, character, training

Border Collie is one of the most popular breeds of pastors and pastures dogs. He is an obedient, intelligent and robust dog. The most appropriate master for him will be a person with experience in dog care, able to satisfy the numerous physical and mental needs of the quadrupeds.

Border Collie is a medium -sized dog with a short, medium or long fur. It can be of different colors. There are over one hundred color variants, black and white is the most popular. He is intelligent, playful and likes to play and be comforted. Stanley Coren – A canine psychology researcher believed that Border Collie was the most intelligent breed of dogs. Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom was the owner of several representatives of this race.

History and description of the Collie border breed

The dog of Border Collie today is a descendant of the Opera Collie, who lived in the committees between the border between Scotland and England. In the 19th century it worked under the name of Sheepdog Working, which translates into a shepherd dog. It was changed to Border Collie in 1915. This dog was and is still known for the shepherd dog, during which he can run 65-80 km. For its great physical and mental skills, it can participate in various canine sports (Canicross, Agility, Trebball). It is excellent as hunting dog and avalanche hunting. Sometimes it is used in patient therapy and a dogana detection dog.

Border Collie – Dimensions and color

Border Collie is a medium -sized dog. An adult female by Border Collie reaches 48-52 cm in height, while a male reaches 50-55 cm. These dogs weigh 15-20 kg on average. Have a proportional body constitution and a harmonious form of the body.

The breed of the dog collie of the edge is available in a variety of fur colors. In most cases, the quadrupeds have a two -color fur: in black and white. It is also common to see brown brown, marbled red, marbled blue, marbled and white or tricolor. However, it should be noted that white cannot be the dominant color of the fur of a collie edge. The predominance of this color excludes dogs from reproduction. As for the length of the fur, there are three types: edge with short hair, long hair and medium hair. These dogs have a dense fur and a soft and lush lower layer. Their eyes are generally brown.

Border Collie – Behavior and character

Border Collie is a very devoted life partner. He is attacked to his master and, for this reason, can manifest a remarkable distrust of foreigners. Border Collie is not dogs for children and are not recommended for families with many children. Being a pack dog, they show herd behavior. The dog should be taught as a child to conform from an early age, so that in the future they do not manage children, cyclists, people on scooters, etc. This is, unfortunately, a common problem of this race. Their degree of acceptance towards children and their behavior depends largely on the reproductive line, but there is no certainty that a border collie will accept children.

It is characterized by high intelligence. It is an excellent observer, remains alert and analyzes the smaller gestures. It also needs constant stimulation, so it is worth giving toys that develop its senses, perception, memory, etc. A good idea would be dog games. He also likes physical activity. On this occasion, it is advisable to use toys with ropes, balls and other toys for the contribution. It is very important to guarantee an energy intake and a constant incentive. If his needs are not satisfied, sometimes he barks and will destroy domestic objects.

The Dog Collie of the border border learns new skills very quickly. Therefore, it is important to teach it continuously and capitalize on its enormous potential. Masters must remember to gradually increase the degree of difficulty. Otherwise, the dog can be bored and lose motivation. To avoid this, it is useful to help it with special accessories, including whistles, click and a bag with rewards, among others. If the Border Collie Chicken has had early and adequate socialization, it behaves calmly with other dogs, which, when it comes to other animals, can present hyperactive behavior and the desire to hunt.

How do you grow a collie in the apartment?

In the description of the Border Collie breed, it should be noted that, despite its great adaptability, this dog feels more comfortable outdoors. However, this does not mean that it is not suitable for apartments. It is suitable, but it requires more work on the owner to ensure adequate mental and physical activity: long and intensive walks combined with training and games, as well as with activities of activity inside. When you decide on a Collie dog, it is important to give it an adequate refuge. Check the range of dogs for dogs and choose the best for your pet. Border Collie moves easily on vacation, provided that appropriate conditions are offered. In order to ensure that the movement goes without hitches, of course, adequate education: the dog’s initial habit and some accessories is needed. The vectors are essential: see what border your necklace can travel comfortably.

As for food, not forgetting it, being a work dog, Border Collie needs a greater need for energy. In this sense, information can be better obtained by your breeder or nutritionist. You will find a wide selection of food and prizes for your pet.

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Border Collie – affections

Border Collie loses a lot of hair, especially in spring and autumn. A frequent combing is required. For this purpose, brushes and combs are recommended, which you can find in our shop. In addition, a periodic bathroom is sufficient.

The most common health problems that influence the collie border are: wounds, hip dysplasia, gastric twist syndrome, eye problems (atrophy of the retina), genetic defects. The presence of the MDR1 gene makes them hypersensitive to certain drugs (they can prove toxic to them).

Price Dog Breed Border Collie

Prices for a border collie dog are extremely varied. This has to do with the many lines of reproduction and colors. Exhibition and competitors will be more expensive than normal border dogs. More illustrious parents in a certain support and the more appreciated the growth are, the greater the price. On average, a Collie border puppy costs between 5,500 and even 7000 Ron. At this price, dogs can already participate in exhibitions.

Purchase of a border Colie without pedigree is possible that it is not a pure breed. The price of these dogs is much lower than that of a pure breed border, but this is combined with numerous complications: health and behavior.

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