Border Collie Dogs and Puppies Canada
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Of the many dog breeds, the Border Collie may be the most challenging to entertain. Why? Border Collies tend to be intelligent, lively, and very high strung. They’re always looking for stimulation and challenge. To keep a Border Collie happy, you have to involve them in learning new tasks and skills as well as give them a way to expend their considerable energy.
Here are some suggestions if you want to entertain your Border Collie dog:
Buy high quality chew toys for your Border collie.
Some Border Collies will stay happily occupied with a chew toy for hours, while others become bored of them rather quickly. You’ll have to test your own dog to see how he responds. Don’t make the mistake of buying cheap dog toys that won’t last. Border Collies can destroy a chew toy rather quickly which means you’ll end up spending more money in the long run. One chew toy that seems to hold up well for an enthusiastic dog with a tough jaw is the Nylabone aggressive chewer pacifier.
Take your Border Collie on a walk twice a day.
Border Collies need more exercise than most dog breeds. One walk per day may not be enough to satisfy their need for exercise. Try walking your dog at a fast pace for thirty minutes twice a day, if possible. This will help to relieve some of his nervous energy. Plus, it will help to keep in you in tip top shape also.
Take your Border Collie to dog day care.
These facilities are designed to give your dog a day of fun and stimulation by allowing him to exercise and interact with other dogs. Border Collies thrive on this type of interaction. You can drop your Border Collie off on the way to work and pick him up in the afternoon. Even a high spirited, energetic Border Collie tends to be docile after a day at dog day care.
Take your Border Collie to your local dog park.
This is another way for your dog to expend some excess energy. Once you’ve socialized and trained your Border Collie to interact successfully with other dogs, he can benefit from the opportunity to play with other energetic dogs in a controlled setting.
Challenge your Border Collie with games.
Entertain your Border Collie dog by hiding treats throughout the house and then show your Border Collie how much fun it is to find them. This kind of mental challenge will keep your Border Collie happy for hours. You can also play a quick game of hide and seek with your dog. This can be as much fun for you as it is for your Border Collie.
Give your Border Collie agility training.
Attend an agility training class with your dog. Once he learns the moves, you can design an agility course for home use to keep your dog stimulated.
Play ball or frisbee with your Border Collie.
Border Collies are natural athletes with a frisbee or ball. Spend 20-30 minutes a day throwing the ball or frisbee with your dog. Not only will this release some of his pent up energy, it’ll also help to keep him slim and healthy.
Try some of these ideas for entertaining your Border Collie dog and watch your dog’s boredom disappear and the bond between you grow.
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Is the Border Collie The Right Breed For You:
The Border Collie can be a wonderful pet if you have the temperament and time to deal with the care and training of this breed. As with any dog breed, there are advantages and disadvantages to owning a Border Collie. What factors should you consider before you choose a Border Collie as a pet? Here are some of the advantages to owning a Border Collie:
Border Collies are extremely intelligent.
Border Collies consistently are ranked as the most intelligent dog breed. If you want a dog that can take on the challenge of learning complex tricks and tasks, you've found it with this breed of dog. Border Collie owners often report that their Border Collie has a significant vocabulary of words they can recognize. Teaching a Border Collie new tricks can be easy.
Border Collies are athletic.
If you enjoy an active lifestyle and have lots of energy, a Border Collie can be an ideal companion. If frisbee throwing is one of your interests or you'd like to get into agility training with your dog, the Border Collie could be a great asset as they tend to have strong skills in these areas. If you like to throw ball, a Border Collie will willingly retrieve the ball until exhausted.
Border Collies are medium in size and pretty in appearance.
If you want a dog that's attractive, a Border Collie fits the bill. They�re moderate in size and pretty in a very natural way.
Border Collies have long life spans.
Border Collies tend to have a slightly longer life span than the average dog breed. It's not unusual for one to live sixteen years.
Unfortunately, some of these same characteristics that make the Border Collie so appealing can be a drawback for some people. Here are some disadvantages to owning a Border collie:
Border Collies have boundless energy.
If you're not up for frequent physical activity, a Border Collie may not be for you. This breed of dog needs lots of exercise and constant stimulation to be happy. If they aren't continuously challenged, they can easily become destructive in their boredom.
Border Collies need frequent companionship.
This is not a breed that likes to be left alone. They are prone to developing symptoms of separation anxiety which can include destructive behavior around the house. If you're forced to spend most of your days away from home, a Border Collie may not be the most suitable breed for you.
Border Collies have a tendency to shed.
If you're concerned about keeping a pristine house, a Border Collie may be problem for you. They do have a tendency to shed and can cover your upholstery and furniture with their soft fur.
Training can be a challenge.
Although Border Collies are extremely intelligent, they tend to have a mind of their own which can make training a challenge. If they note hesitancy on your part, they may refuse to do what you request and may even attempt to manipulate you to do what they want. It may take considerable patience to train this breed of dog.
They have a tendency to herd everything.
If you have other small pets or children around the house, a Border Collie may attempt to use his herding instincts on them. This could potentially frighten a child and result in injury.
In the hands of the right person, a Border Collie can be a very rewarding companion. Keep these dog breed characteristics in mind before you choose your own Border Collie dog.
Border Collie Puppies
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If you are ready to make a lifelong commitment to that perfect Border Collie puppy, your next step is to locate the most responsible and reputable Border Collie dog breeder you can find. We sincerely hope that our Border Collie dog breed profile will assist you in your search for your new puppy, and help you avoid acquiring a puppy from any source other than a responsible Border Collie breeder. |
A Responsible Border Collie Puppy Breeder:
- Is a die-hard dog lover who breeds out of a sincere desire to perpetuate and improve upon the Border Collie dog breed.
- Is very well educated about the breed(s) they offer and the breed's traits, both desirable and undesirable.
- Adheres to a highly selective breeding program which focuses on health, temperament and conformation.
- Breeds only healthy, conformationally correct dogs with sound temperaments that are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) or, if from another country, with that country's authorative dog breed registry.
- Treats the dogs in their breeding home as members of the family, and does not constantly confine these dogs to crates, kennels or other pens.
- Has breeding dogs carefully screened for hereditary and other canine disorders prior to breeding.
- Whelps puppies indoors and ensures that puppies are well socialized, given proper nutrition and receive plenty of love and play.
- Offers and stands behind a reasonable health guarantee.
- Has a spay or neuter requirement on all puppies placed in pet homes.
- Is committed to each Border Collie puppy for life, and will re-home or take back a puppy if you cannot fulfill your commitment for any reason.
- Is happy to answer any questions you may have about the Border Collie dog breed or their dogs and puppies.
- Carefully screens potential puppy buyers to ensure that Border Collie puppies are placed only in loving, responsible forever homes.
Avoid Buying Your Border Collie Puppy From:
- A Pet Store.
- A Newspaper Ad.
- An online classifieds site.
- The side of the road.
- A parking lot.
- A friend or neighbour, unless they are an experienced and responsible Border Collie dog breeder.
- Any breeder with whom you do not feel 100% comfortable; you will be in contact with this person for the life of your dog or puppy.
Canada, like the US and the UK, has more than it's share of puppy mills. If you do not know what a puppy mill is, then please click here to read about this inhumane industry where dogs are treated as livestock, and puppies as merchandise. In addition to supporting an industry that thrives on the cruel mistreatment of dogs and puppies, by buying a puppy from a pet store, newspaper ad or online classifieds site is setting yourself and your family up for a heap of heartache.
Puppy mill puppies are generally more expensive than puppies from a reputable breeder, and can have numerous health, temperament and behavioural problems as a result of the conditions in which they were conceived, born and raised. Usually this results in taking on a family member with health problems that will cause ongoing additional veterinary costs, behavioural problems that may pose a hazard to your family, friends and neighbours, and, at worst, you may fall in love with a sickly puppy that will eventually need to be humanely euthanized.
The Border Collie dog breeders that are showcased on Dogs and Puppies Canada have undergone our own screening process, in an effort to ensure that we promote only highly reputable breeders, and keep puppy mills and backyard breeders from advertising with us. These breeders share our philosophy on what is a responsible breeder, and have agreed to abide by these guidelines for conduct.
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