Many diseases and health conditions are genetic, meaning they are related to your pet’s breed. By knowing about health concerns specific to Border Collies, we can tailor a preventive health plan to watch for and hopefully prevent some predictable risks. That is why we have summarized the health concerns we will be discussing with you over the life of your Border Collie. We know that because you care so much about your dog, you want to take good care of her. Border Collies are generally a healthy breed with an average lifespan of 12-15 years. Their natural herding abilities can lead to herding anything that moves, including children and small animals. They are extremely active dogs that do best when they have a job. They are known for their intelligence and the intense stare they use on flocks of sheep. Without proper exercise and mental stimulation she may develop problem behaviors.īorder Collies were bred as herding dogs in the countryside between Scotland and England. Widely considered the most intelligent dog breed, she can also be a handful.
Sheds quite a bit and needs to be brushed regularly.Needs frequent attention from her family.Strong herding instinct can lead to chasing cars and small animals.Needs a lot of activity and mental stimulation to avoid boredom vices.Those great traits find some balance in these other features: Well suited as a companion or working dog.Above-average intelligence and trainability when positive reinforcement training methods are used.Highly active and eager to serve a purpose.Looking for a dog who is often smarter than you? Look no farther than the Border Collie! This super smart pooch has some great characteristics:
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