What is a border collie?
The Border Collie is a collie, a type of Collie. The ears are fully erect or semi-erect, the body is sturdy, and the tail is long and drooping. The curvy and slippery long hair is dense and thick, the lower part is soft and thick, the hair is black, gray, etc., and the neck and the tip of the chest and tail are white. When feeding, it should maintain a large amount of exercise every day to take advantage of its good physical strength.
Native to Northumberland near the border between Scotland and England. The border collie has instant explosive power and alertness, and has good thinking ability. It is a very good dog breed. Its good athletic ability has now become the best Frisbee dog, not just the former collie. Because the border collie itself has a high athletic ability, if it is not guaranteed the necessary training every day in the family, it will cause stress and become neurotic. Therefore, the necessary space and exercise time are very important.
What does a border collie look like?
The Border Collie is a very well-proportioned, medium-sized dog with a robust appearance, solid build, well-muscled, smooth profile, giving the impression of effortless movement and endless stamina. This trait makes it the number one sheepdog in the world. It is energetic, alert and enthusiastic. Smart is one of its characteristics.
Male dogs are 48 to 56 centimeters tall; female dogs are 46 to 53 centimeters tall. Body length slightly greater than body height. The head is broad and the posterior occipital bone is not prominent. Eyes oval, ears erect or half erect (keep 1/4 to 3/4 of ears erect). The muzzle is slightly short, strong, and blunt, with a slightly tapered nose. Teeth and jaws strong, scissors bite. The neck is strong and muscular, slightly arched, gradually widening towards the shoulders. The topline is flat, and the loin is slightly arched behind. The chest is deep to the elbows and the ribs are well spread. The loin is well muscled, slightly arched, and not lifted. The hips are gradually tilted back. The tail is set low and of medium length, with the coccyx extending to the hocks. There is an upward swirl at the end. When engrossed in the task, the tail is lowered to maintain balance. The tail may be raised to the height of the back when excited. The forelimb bones are well developed and parallel to each other. The hind legs are long, broad and muscular. The knees are well angled, the hocks strong and low. Hind limbs are well boned, straight, parallel to each other and have very slight bullfights. Feet compact and oval, with deep and strong pads, toes moderately arched and compact. There are two types of coat: coarse and short. Both types have a soft, dense, weather-resistant double coat. Coarse: Medium length, flat texture, slightly wavy, short and smooth on the face. The forelegs are feathered. The hair on the hind ankles can be cut short. Shorthaired: The hair is very short all over the body, the forelegs may be feathered, and the chest is full of hair.
Border Collies come in many colors, with a variety of styles and markings. The most common colors are black with (or without) white ribs, white scarf, white socks, white tail tip, with (or without) brown markings. All different colors on the body are allowed, with the exception of all white. Monochromatic, bi-color, tri-color and traditional colors should be treated equally in the competition.
border collie living habits
The border collie has instant explosive power and alertness, and has good thinking ability. It is a very good dog breed. Its good athletic ability has now become the best Frisbee dog, not just the former collie. Because the border collie itself has a high athletic ability, if it is not guaranteed the necessary training every day in the family, it will cause stress and become neurotic. Therefore, the necessary space and exercise time are very important.
The border collie has a strong learning ability, likes to participate in training, and can quickly absorb it in a very short period of time, so the owner should formulate continuous training for it, if the training is only three days of fishing and two days of netting. Then it may no longer trust its master and give up training altogether. The border collie is very athletic, and repeated jumping can cause injuries to its back and limbs, so avoid harsh training content.
border collie feeding
The average lifespan of a Border Collie is fourteen to fifteen years, so after eight or nine years of age, it is considered old age. As with humans, it is best to visit a veterinarian once a year for a full-body checkup when your dog is older. Older dogs need special diets due to physiological deterioration. Low-fat and low-calorie foods can delay aging. There are dog food for senior dogs on the market, and puppy dog food can also be used instead. Feed only small amounts at a time and increase the number of meals to three times a day. Older dogs may have a bad temper, get depressed easily, lose interest in things around them, and need the owner to always be around to give them a sense of security. If it has been without a partner for a long time, it is best to find a young dog of different gender as its partner, which can bring more entertainment and activities to the old dog, so that it can spend its final years happily.
