BORDER COLLIE
The weird border allowed the counties of the borderlines between Scotland and England in which these dogs were used to Shepherd sheep. The Border Collie works silently, approaching the flock with the highest possible discretion and secrecy to the flock when the cattle owner indicated so by signs and later on, forcing it to walk as soon as the master ordered it.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Shepherd dogs should have a clear conscious of their predator nature to be capable to respect the flock. In their case, the natural hunting instincts were reoriented, turning into pasture instincts. The Border Collie needs to have constant stimulating activities, otherwise they can be destructive or present conduct problems. Thanks to their unstoppable energy and their intelligence, they learn fast and there is nothing they like more than practicing games that oblige them to use their intelligence. They can be faithful and loyal as pets. petzorb
PHYSICAL ASPECT
The exterior coat is always thick and their hair can be short or long. There are many combinations of color but the white should never predominate. Oval and separated eyes, normally brown, but some blackbird-blue dogs sometimes have blue eyes. Middle size ears, straight or folded at the tip. Rounded feet with good pads and arched fingers. Athletic aspect.
PRACTICAL DATA
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 11 years.
- PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Very Intense.
- MAINTENANCE: Difficult.
- LEVEL OF NOISE: Noisy.
- HEALTH PROBLEMS: It is recommended to rule out hip and ocular malformations.
- HEIGHT: 35 – 37 cm.
BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)
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