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 Whether
you're looking for a great farm hand for herding
livestock - or a great mom's helper to herd
children, the super-intelligent Border Collie
makes a great all-round family dog! This colorful
breed originates in Bonnie Scotland, where it was
used to herd flocks of sheep in the Highlands.
Agile, athletic and capable, the Border Collie is
considered to be the world's best herding dog.
Border Collies are active, and very eager to
please. They possess a unique ability to focus
their energy on the job, and provide and
invaluable service to livestock farmers. Border
Collies are very affectionate with their families
and those they are familiar with, but can be
somewhat reserved with strangers. They are not
known to be aggressive or shy.
Because of this
breed's strong drive and work ethic, it needs an
active life. Border Collies love to be active, and
excel in such activities as agility, flyball,
search and rescue - or a demanding game of fetch
in the back yard. The breeds intelligence makes it
perform extremely well in obedience.
This medium
sized breed has either a long or smooth coat, and
is generally black with white markings. Other
color variations include tri-color, merle,
bi-color, sable and solid. Grooming requirements
are minimal - a good weekly brushing is more than
adequate to keep the soft, shiny coat in great
shape! If you are an active family looking for a
wonderful family pet, be sure to take a good look
at the Border Collie! |
