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Border Collies

As its name suggests, the Border Collie originated from the borders of England and Scotland. Because of their intelligence, stamina and hard-working personality, Borders have been trained to work as sheepdogs. These active dogs were mainly bred for working ability instead of its appearance. As a result, they come in many varieties of coat colors and markings and two coat types, smooth and rough. This category has questions relating to the different features of the Border Collie.

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How do border collies handle cold conditions?

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Border Collies, like many dog breeds, can handle cold conditions to some extent, but their ability to do so depends on various factors including their individual health, age, and the specific climate. Here are some considerations for how Border Collies handle cold weather:

  1. Fur Coat: Border Collies have a double coat, with a dense undercoat and a longer, weather-resistant topcoat. This provides them with some protection against the cold. However, it may not be sufficient in extremely harsh conditions.

  2. Tolerance: Some Border Collies may have a higher tolerance for cold weather than others. It can vary from one dog to another. Older dogs, puppies, or those with certain health issues may be more sensitive to the cold.

  3. Shelter: Providing a warm and dry shelter for your Border Collie is essential in cold weather. This can be a heated indoor space or a well-insulated doghouse.

  4. Proper Clothing: In very cold conditions, you can consider using dog coats or sweaters to help keep your Border Collie warm during walks or outdoor activities.

  5. Exercise: Ensure that your Border Collie gets enough exercise to stay warm. Cold weather may not deter them from enjoying outdoor activities, but be cautious and limit outdoor time during extremely cold weather.

  6. Paw Care: Cold weather can be hard on a dog's paws. Consider using protective booties to prevent frostbite and protect their paws from harsh winter elements.

  7. Nutrition: Providing proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy body weight can help your Border Collie regulate their body temperature more effectively in cold weather.

  8. Supervision: Always supervise your dog in cold conditions. Watch for signs of discomfort, such as shivering or seeking warmth, and bring them inside if necessary.

It's important to assess your specific climate and your dog's individual needs to determine how well they handle cold conditions. Border Collies, being an active and intelligent breed, often enjoy outdoor activities, but it's essential to ensure their well-being and safety in various weather conditions.

How does lassie die?

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In the popular fictional series and movies featuring Lassie, the beloved Collie dog, Lassie does not die. Lassie is a fictional character created by Eric Knight, and the stories typically revolve around her adventures and heroics. While there have been different versions and adaptations of the Lassie character over the years, the character is typically portrayed as enduring and courageous, but her stories do not typically depict her death.

What age did the dog who played Lassie die?

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The first dog to play Lassie died in 1958 at the age of 18. The current Lassie, nicknamed Mason, appeared in the 2005 film with Peter O'Toole and is still alive.

There were several dogs to play Lassie, it just was not one dog. The first dog who played Lassie was named "Pal" in 1943. Pal appeared in movies from 1943 to 1951, and in the pilots for the first TV series in 1954. Pal was bred to continue the look of Lassie. Eight generations of Pal and his descendants portrayed the beloved collie in two television series and ten movies, through the late 1990s.

Is a labador retrevier a mix lab mix golden retrevier?

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The Labrador Retriever is a pedigree breed of dog recognized by many reputable kennel clubs.

Are border collies good dogs with people who have asthma?

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Whether a border collie is an appropriate dog for a person with asthma, depends on the allergens that trigger and the irritants that worsen the asthma, for that particular person. The allergens trigger the asthmatic response of inflammation, swelling and mucus production, and irritants further inflame the tissues worsening the response.

If a person is allergic to dogs, any dog in their environment will be an issue, as all dogs shed the allergy triggers of skin flakes and saliva. Dog hair is generally not an allergy trigger, it is just more visible.

If a person lives in an environment that constantly triggers their asthma, but is not allergic to dogs, they may still be irritated by the fine dander shed by the dog. If the allergens in the environment are reduced, and the asthma controlled by medication, they may then be able to tolerate a dog.

All dogs tiny flakes of skin, called dander, just as we do, as the skin replaces itself.

Dogs with long hair retain more of this shed dander and dried saliva in their hair, and can therefore at any time shed a lot of this at once.

Dogs with a skin problem, such as having an allergy themselves, or having a skin infection, will replace their skin faster and shed more dander.

Dogs that are brushed and washed often, have the dander and saliva removed during this grooming, so less tends to be shed at other times.

Dogs breeds that have been described as hypoallergenic, such as poodles and bichon frise, shed just as much dander and saliva, but are often groomed and clipped more because of their long growing hair, so they may shed less into the home environment.

Long haired dogs that are not clipped, and dogs that drool more, will be the worst dogs to have for an asthmatic who reacts to dogs, but are not going to affect an asthmatic who does not have a dog allergy.

Can 2 male peacocks live in the same pen?

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Yes, you can if the 2 males grew up together but without any pea-hens present because by breeding season they will naturally fight .

What is the difference between an Australian Shepherd and a border collie?

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A Border Collie is a herding dog. It is normally black ad white, but can also be tri colored, red or Merle. They are intense, hard working dogs and need a lot of activity. They are very trainable and are widely regarded as the most intelligent dog breed.

My 5 month old border collie bites?

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give him a chew toy... its very common that puppies bite since their teeth are just growing...

Yes give him a hard toy, after a while rub you're hands on it so he will think hmm my owner is hard to bite maybe i shouldn't so try that i have one to border/collie part lab so if it doesent work which it should i will try to contact this to you again.Thanks for reading

When will your border collie come into season?

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Most dogs come into season approximately every six months (twice a year) but for some dogs it can be one to four times a year.

What is the average life span of a Border Collie?

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The average max. life expectancy or a Border Collie is 14 years.

What do border collies do on a farm?

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The most prominent use on farms is as sheep dogs. Though they are possibly the most intelligent and trainable dogs and so have other uses such as rodent control and cattle herding.

Who is smarter a border collie or a golden reitreiver?

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I have 3 siamese cats and 2 rough collies. Having said that, border collies are an entirely different breed than rough collies. Border collies are extremely intelligent and can be excellent family members with firm training. Siamese cats are not going to be subject to training in my opinion, but they are the best of all the cat breeds in terms of intelligence. Cats and dogs are just different in how they approach life and relationships. Dogs have owners whom they worship, and cats have servants meant to bring them treats and love when they're looking for either. It's like apples and oranges.

What are the main differences between a bearded collie and a tibetan terrier?

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A bearded collie is much bigger than a border collie and the bearded collie has longer hair than the border collie.

Are border collies friendly?

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Border collies are genially friendly but will snap sometimes if provoked. They are very smart and can outsmart u easily so watch out.

How should a border collie puppy behave?

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You Call Matthew Ssamanda From St. Pauls Academy To Suck Its Dick.

Are all border collies hyper?

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No not all border collies are hyper. it depends how you raise them. if they get no exersize and get over fed your border collie will be lazy. if you take your collie for walks about 4-7 times a week and keep him on a good diet your border collie will be fit and hyper, but they wont be over hyper even fit border collies can be lazy sometimes.

How many fishing trawlers are there in the world?

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89,000 trawling vessels in operation across the globe

Which celebrities own a border collie?

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Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker have a border collie

Can a border collie kill a fox?

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Technically yes. Whilst their jaws are not as strong as some of the more vicious breeds it can cause significant injury which could lead to a fatality - nearly all dogs around that size can do so. However, its temperament means its in a low risk area

Are border collies good family pets?

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These Dogs make a fantastic family pet,properly socialized.They are exceptionally smart dogs,and will learn almost any thing.the more it learns the better it gets. Border Collies natural herding instincts,and style of herding tend to herd small children,and will also protect the herd from danger.It also has a loud, sharp bark to get the herds attention. Border Collies have a lot of energy,and need a lot of exercise. They are very fast runners,and will chase off any thing that will run,Good voice control is essential.

How many dogs has played LASSIE?

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Over the course of the character of Lassie's long standing decades in film, over seven types of collie bred dogs have played the role of Lassie since 1943. She was originally played by a collie named in Pal in 1943 and Pal played Lassie from six films all the way up until 1950. Pal's descendants continue to play Lassie in current and future interpretations of the Lassie character.

Do collie cross dogs grow big?

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You can expect that any mixed breeds size will end up being the size of either parent, or somewhere in the middle of both sizes. It is also possible that the puppies may take after the size of a grandparent or even a great-grandparent.

How big do border collie mix get in height?

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they stop growing at about age two (thats how old mine is), and their back comes to about an averaged sized 11 year olds knee (me)