Are Border Collies a good family dog?

Are Border Collies a good family dog?

Border Collies can make good family pets, but only for those dogs that do not have the intense herding instincts and for the families prepared to deal with the ramifications of this behavior. To a Border Collie, a child is basically a sheep without much wool - a sheep in wolf's (kids) clothing if you will.

Why are Border Collies good pets?

Energetic and loyal Border Collies have all the characteristics of a working dog – intelligent, agile, active and faithful with an inherent desire to please. They can also show great patience and control. ... The benefit of an energetic dog – great exercise for all the family!

How much can a border collie cost?

Expect to pay about $600 and up for Border Collies, who are meant to be pets and have complete documents but have no show quality. For a premium puppy with papers, breeding rights, and superior lineage, prepare a budget for $1,300 to $4,500. Sometimes, even more.

What is wrong with Border Collies?

Border Collies are generally a healthy breed with an average life span of 12-15 years. Some can suffer from common health concerns like hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and hypothyroidism. Early diagnosis is the key to a long and happy life, so be sure to schedule routine checkups.

What's the easiest dog to own?

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8. Collie.

Are Border Collies smelly dogs?

Because Border Collies should not have a strong odor, bathing should be necessary only when your dog starts feeling dirty to you, or if the dog has rolled in something noxious. If your Border Collie starts to smell bad soon after a bath, a trip to the vet for a check for skin and ear problems is probably in order.

Do Border Collies like to swim?

• By in large, Border Collies are excellent swimmers. There are some individuals, like individual people, that just plain stink at swimming but most are excellent at it. Lowered body fat may make it more difficult to float but it does not make a dog (or a person) any worse of a swimmer.

Is the Border Collie and Sheltie the same breed?

• The Sheltie and Border Collie look similar but are completely different breeds. The Border Collie and the Sheltie look similar-ish, but they are easy to tell apart. The Shetland Sheepdog, just like Shetland Ponies, are teeny tiny. The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog, and the Sheltie is a small-sized dog.

Do Border Collies bite children?

• Border collies bite children often due to driving instincts that were deeply inculcating in this dog after years of selective breeding. In order to understand this behavior, it helps to take a glimpse back into this breed's history as a herder of sheep in the Anglo-Scottish border. Sadly, many border collies bite children.

What is the temperament of a Border Collie?

• The temperament of a Rottie Border Collie mix will highly depend on the parents. Border Collie itself is a very intelligent, energetic, task-driven, herding dog. Whereas Rottweiler is a fearless, good-natured-calm, working dog.