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Border Collie for sale

Do you go with the considerations of buying a new family dog.This breed is known as a shepherd dog, which was actually bred to guard sheep. The medium-sized dog originates from the border country between England and Scotland. A Border Collie is intelligent and has a big heart for you and its family.

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Background knowledge of the breed

The Border Collie was originally a shepherd dog. The breed is actually a highly specialized shepherd dog that can move large numbers of sheep quite easily. It is not a breed for the inexperienced dog owner, as you should not be mistaken that the breed is a shepherd dog. If you are consistent and able to meet the dog's need for activity, then the Border Collie is also a happy dog ​​who thrives well as a member of an active family, where something happens all the time. It would also be a plus, if the family wants to use the dog for different types of dog sports. A Border Collie requires space to move around and a lot of physical and mental challenges. If not properly activated, the dog has a tendency to cause trouble at home. The Border Collie would love to live in a country house, or in a place with a lot of space so that it can really unfold.

The Border Collie has been used on the border between England and Scotland for centuries and is now the world's most used sheepdog. It "stares" at the sheep so that they feel a little nervous and moves to where the dog wants them. The Border Collie also tends to use this function on cars, cyclists, joggers, children playing, leaves blowing in the wind, and anything else that moves. The owner should consistently put a stop to this tendency from the start. The Border Collie is highly valued as a sports and competition dog. The breed can grow up to 53 cm with a weight of 22 kg, making the breed reasonably large.

Activity level of the breed

The Border Collie is a really lively dog as well as active and strong. It also requires a lot of exercise and brain activity to develop into an outgoing, happy and mentally well-functioning dog who will thrive in a family. However, it is important to mention that the breed is cooperative, attentive, responsive and stays relatively close to its owner.

Fur care and hygiene

The coat of the breed can be of different length, depending on the dog. Generally for all dogs of the breed, the coat is almost silky with a soft undercoat. Fur care is fairly easy, and does not require much work in terms of care and grooming. Depending on the length, you can get by with a thorough weekly or monthly brushing. In terms of caretaking, this is an obvious breed for the busy family, who do not have unimaginable amounts of time to care for the dog's fur. However, one should know that with the long-haired variant of the dog, the hairs under the paws and on the buttocks may need to be cut regularly so as not to collect too much dirt, which can get stuck and be annoying to the dog.

Management of the breed

The Border Collie is very quick to learn, and this applies to both the desired and the unwanted behavior. It is a good idea to reward the desired behavior, but feel free to avoid stressful ball games. Always be consistent, but yet kind. Careful and early socialization makes the dog sociable among humans and other dogs.