What are the best traits of a border collie?

Answer 1

This is a herding breed so they are very energetic! They like to run and play a lot! They are very loyal to their owners. This is a breed for someone who will spend a lot of time with their dog and will provide a lot of physical and mental stimulation. If you have ever watched one with another dog, they will often try to "herd" the other dog.

Answer 2

Border Collies are extremely intelligent and can learn and obey not only words, but also whistles and hand signals. Their most well-known attribute is their incredible ability to herd--usually it is sheep, but I had a Border Collie who herded everything! As a kid, when friends would come over and we had a game of tag, my dog would run to us and sublty put us in lines and groups.

Border Collies are excellent watchdogs, and they will bark to alert their human if something is out of the ordinary.

They are confident dogs, and although their loyalty is most concentrated on one human, they are a gentle and loving family dog. But be warned! They will herd your children, and that is not a bad thing.

They are also brave and heroic. They are prepared to do anything to protect their flock, sheep or human. Border Collies are most well-known for their herding abilities and have been showcased in full-length Hollywood movies. Not only do they respond to voice commands, but they also recognize and obey whistles and hand commands.

They have boundless energy so will be a willing partner in agility run competitions as well as excel in running and catching games.

They are intensely loyal and brave dogs. If they sense something out of the ordinary, they will bark until their humans have investigated and taken care of the problem.

Although they give their greatest devotion to one human, they are excellent and loving family dogs. Their playful nature makes them wonderful with children. However, be warned! They will attempt to herd your children--alwys funny and sometimes a good thing!

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Answer 3

Here are some interesting facts about the Border Collie:

• The Border Collie originated from the borders of England and Scotland, hence the word "Border" in its breed name.
• The Border Collie was first used as a sheep herder and continue to serve this purpose today.
• Border Collie's are known to control a flock of sheep by just staring at them, known as the "eye".
• The Border Collie is often acknowledged as the world's smartest dog breed.
• Border Collies are quick learners that are extremely responsive to commands and eager to please.
• Some Border Collies, such as Rico and Betsy, have an incredible memory and are known to remember more than a hundred words.
• Border Collies are not ideal apartment pets, as they are bundles of energy and will much prefer the wide open countryside with a job to do.
• The Border Collie comes in two coat types - smooth and rough.
• Border Collies are the most common in a black and white (Irish-marked) colour.
• A Border Collie can have both erect and semi-erect ears.
• Border Collies have appeared in the film Babe.

Answer 4

Strenghths is there running ability, and weaknesses is fighting ability

Answer 5

Border collies are sheep herding dogs and so they round up animals, and sometimes humans. It's in their blood. They are very smart.

Answer 6

Some of the Border Collies temperaments are tenacious, energetic, and alert.