Read About Border Collie Puppy

Border collie puppy - Dog Breed Facts

1. AKC Group:

   (American Kennel Club) Herding Group

2. Size & Weight:

   Dogs 19-22 inches and bitches 18-21 inches high. Dogs weigh 30-45 pounds and bitches 27-42 pounds.

3. Coat:

   Coat is medium sized, double, straight and may be with coarse or sleek hair.

4. Head & Muzzle:

   Head wide, flat and equal in length to muzzle. Muzzle strong and tapering to nose.

5. Body:

   Athletic, strong and muscular, slightly arched at withers and loins with level top line and black nose.

6. Colors:

   All colors, solid, bi-color, tri-color, merle, sable with white markings found.

7. Life Expectancy:

   12-15 years.

8. Popularity:

   Popular working/herding dog.

9. Habitat:

   Can live indoors or outdoors.

Border collie puppy - Dog Breed Origins

1. Country of Origin:

   England

2. Lineage:

   Scotch Collie

3. Date Admitted to AKC:

   October 1st, 1995.

4. Historical Information:

   Word "collie" means sheep in Scottish. The history of the Collie, or sheepdog, is biblically old. The Collie was presented in Birmingham in 1860 in a show and attracted the attention of Queen Victoria. In 1876 the intelligence of the collie dog was tested by providing sheep to find and drive in to a holding pen with the help of a master.

Border collie puppy - Dog Breed Defining Characteristics

1. Training Ease:

   Easy to train.

2. Temperament:

   Affectionate, active, loyal and eager to please.

3. Child Friendly:

   Friendly with children.

4. Behavior:

   The Border Collie Puppies are good at competitive shows, police-detective-dog word, search and rescue and guides to the blind and handicapped.

5. Habits:

   Desire praise, need attention and occupation. If left lone or unoccupied they become destructive and develop behavior problems. May be aggressive with puppies of same sex and non-canine pets, so early socialization is essential.

Border collie puppy - Dog Breed Concerns

1. Health Issues:

   Susceptible to hip dysplasia, PRA, Collie Eye Anomaly, some are susceptible to deafness and epilepsy.

2. Feeding:

   Good balanced commercial diets specific to border Collie Puppy in consultation with a vet for daily requirement. Follow the instructions on packaged products. Do not over feed the puppy and keep clean drinking water readily available.

3. Exercise Needs:

   Need both mental and physical exercise.

4. Grooming Needs:

   Regular combing and brushing with special care given to under coat, at least once a week. Regular cleaning of eyes and ears, bath and shampoo as necessary and checking for ticks is advised.

5. Special Household Needs:

   A kennel and a lot of the owner's time. The Border collie can not keep chained for long.

6. Travel Needs:

   Car seat, collar, leash, food, bowls.

7. Getting Along With Other Pets:

   If socialized at puppy-hood, they do well with other pets.

Border collie puppy - How to Choose your Dog Breed

1. What to Look for in a Healthy Puppy:

   All the vaccinations and worming is timely done. Purchase from a good and reputable breeder.

2. What you will Need for a New Puppy:

   Puppy-cage with bed, brush, comb, bowls, nail trimmer, shampoo, training, anti-barking tools and chewable toys.

3. Puppy-Proofing your House:

   All small and fragile articles need to be out of puppy's reach. Doors of house and kitchen cabinets should be kept closed.

4. How to Make your New Puppy Feel at Home:

   Caress and talk to the puppy. Make it feel wanted.