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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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Can border collie mixes be smart like border collies when there puppies?
I've had 2 border collie crosses. Both have been very clever as pups.
My present collie cross was stopping at roads and waiting for the command to cross when she was only 4 months old. They also dont have the fixations that pure breds have.
Where can you get a Border Collie?
You can get a Border Collie from a reputable dog breeder if you want a puppy with a known pedigree and history or is interested in showing your dog. A breeder recommended by a friend or a relative is the best, as some breeders may sell unhealthy puppies.
You may also get a Border Collie from an animal shelter. Not only are you offering a new home to an animal (at a usually inexpensive price), but you can be sure that it is healthy. However, potential behaviour problems developed from the past may be unknown.
Acquiring a Border Collie from a friend or relative is also possible, and it is very unlikely that you will end up with a sick dog. However, the chances of getting a dog through this method are odd as most owners want to keep their dogs, few are interested in breeding their dogs and the people you know may not own a Border Collie.
It is also possible to get a Border Collie from a pet shop, yet this is highly notrecommended as many pet shops are known to sell puppies that are sick or have potential health problems. Many pet shop owners are ignorant about the puppies' health, as well as puppy mills, which is where most pet shop dogs come from. Many puppy mill owners are known to keep their dogs in small cages that were infrequently clean, leading to the spread of diseases as well as causing cruelty to animals.
No matter which way you acquired your dog, it is compulsory to take it to a reputable veterinary clinic for a check-up within three days after its arrival.
Are collies good hunting dogs?
In most cases, very much so, but each dog is different.
They are generally not afraid of guns, if they trust the owner.
But fire the gun, away from the dog the first couple times, to get it used to the sound.
Even untrained cocker spaniels, seem to automatically have the knack for hunting.
They will start by sniffing the ground, running back and forth in front of you, and yelp when they got game.
They will flush out the game, sometimes driving it to you, as they circle around in front.
Once you shot the prey, keep calling your dog to come, it should come with game in mouth.
If it does not come, go to the dead game, the dog will usually be excited even trying bit it.
It is important, to never let your cocker spaniel, eat on any animal as it is impossible to break the habit later.
Always praise your dog, for job well done, but I advice no treats while hunting.
In end it is you, that needs to learn how to hunt with a dog, as hunting comes natural to dogs.
last note, most cocker spaniels love water, and will retrieve floating prey, but they do get colder when wet.
Are collies best for herding sheep?
Start at a young age when they are able to walk and see.You can use a goose or a baby lamb and maybe even a cat so they can herd and get them use to seeing their parents doing the job or not introduce them to sheep and not to be afraid.
Is there any games that do not involve email address or downloads?
Actually, there is a game called poptropica. Only membership has email addresses on the game.
When does a border collie become adult?
Usually considered an adult mentally and physically at age two.
Do Siberian huskies and border collies get along?
Huskies are friendly dogs that get along well with other dogs. i recommend raising your dogs together from pups. but if your looking to add to the family, then a husky should have no problem with the Maltese. but like any other dog they have to get uset to each other. (may take a week or longer)
Did a boy border collie play lassie?
Yes, it's true. Lassie was played by a boy dog.
Lassie was a male, but not a border collie..He was a collie..
Are any of Lassie's puppies still living?
Sadly no. lassie the dog has been long gone, almost 50 years now. You wonder why there's still films of lassie? because they use daughters and sons of poor old lassie, and so on. :'( i love lassie she was a great dog. She Passed away a long time ago, Im sorry..... =(
The first Lassie, a collie named Pal, died in 1958 at the age of 18, from natural causes. Eleven generations of his offspring have appeared in Lassie productions for TV and film between 1954 and 1999.
The most recent Lassie, a dog nicknamed Mason, appeared in the 2005 movie and is still living in 2011.
Some sad news, Mason died unexpectedly Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2012
Who is the smartest and fittest astronaut in the world?
I read in a book that John Young was making close to 100K a year in the 1980s, which is a lot for that time and now.
How many straits are there in the world?
There is to many to count, but the Queens head is on the back.
No. Border collies were not bred for weather extremes, sorry. This dog would definetly be uncomfortable and possibly would die of heat stroke or cold. No dog should always live outside... they should have access to both inside and out. What if you had to stay outside your whole life? Dogs want to live with their pack, it is unnatural for them to have to stay outside alone. Plus, it's uncomfortable and sometimes... illegal.
What does Baroque compositions and the Blues have in common?
Simply the following:
- Baroque composition features the technique of improvisation (basso continuo "figured bass") where the harmony is given and the performer is require to improvise a passagework where the harmony is its harmonic principal.
- Blue composition features the technique of improvisation however in a different style of ornamentation. Where not only the harmony serves as the basis but the beats could be altered through changes in the time.
Generally, the similarity is that they are both utilizing techniques of improvisation. ----
How many Sahaja Yogis are there in the world?
That is a difficult question to answer. No sort of census has ever been taken. However in a 2003 article in The Hindu, Sahaja Yoga was described as being present in over 100 countries.
A golden retriever lab would shed more than a Border Collie Lab mix. Both are very good dogs, but I think that a Golden Retriever Lab mix's are more the family type and very loyal.
How many Heidys are in the world?
there is 1 heidys in the world and it is beneath us and if u didnt now that u r a retared
What does it mean if your border collies noses nostrolls are pink and the rest are black?
It just means he's cute. Puppies usually have pink skin around their nostrils. They grow out of it eventually so take pictures so that when he's older you can say "awww!"
