Бордер колли: фото, описание породы, характер и содержание

Border Collie - This is a breed of dog that was bred specifically for herding sheep in the hilly regions between England and Scotland. These shepherd dogs valued for their sharp eyesight and attentiveness. The Border Collie is an unusually active and hardy dog that has become popular with farmers all over the world. The animal is easily trained. Often this breed becomes a participant in various sports competitions.

Бордер-колли

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Brief description of the breed

If you even once see a border collie doing her favorite activity - grazing sheep, you will certainly make sure that the dog is a true professional in his field. The Border Collie responds correctly and in time to the commands of the shepherd, perfectly manages the flock. All these qualities played a key role in the popularity of these smart animals among the shepherds of many countries.

The border collie has the average size. Its weight can vary from 14 to 22 kilograms. The excessive activity of the animal is due to the fact that the dog was bred specifically for long-term grazing of sheep in the difficult conditions of the hilly regions of Scotland and England. A dog can walk up to 80 kilometers a day, and sometimes even more! If you're looking for a good working dog, you won't find a better Border Collie!

Despite the exceptional positive characteristics of this breed, it still has negative sides, which can only appear when the dog is in a family that is indifferent to it. Negative characteristics are mainly associated with the manifestation of disobedience and stubbornness. But all this can manifest itself only in case of insufficient attention to the pet. With the necessary attention and care, the Border Collie will never make you disappointed in yourself. For a dog, physical and mental stress is also extremely important, the implementation of which depends entirely on the owner.

The border collie is a shepherd dog, so any flocks attract the animal, including not only sheep, but also groups of children, cats, even moving cars, which the four-legged will run with pleasure. All this is caused by the natural instincts of the animal, which cannot be eliminated even with the most correct training. Therefore, the border collie needs to be given enough attention: walk, run, play with it daily. The animal must fully realize the accumulated energy.

Dogs of this breed can be suitable for any active owner. The pet is easy enough to train. The animal is full of tenderness and sensuality towards family members. If a dog is socialized from a very early age, then it will be able to live in almost any environment. Early socialization will be the key to normal mental development, instill a positive attitude towards others.

Most of all, the border collie is suitable for active people, especially those who want to accustom their pet to participate in various dog sports related to agility, performing various commands or physical exercises, searching for people or objects. To make a pet truly your friend, it is necessary to ensure early socialization of the puppy.

basic information

Breed name:	Border Collie
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
The time of the birth of the breed:	19th century
Type of:	herders and cattle
The weight:	14 - 22 kg
Height (height at the withers):	46 - 54 cm
Life Expectancy:	14 - 22 years old
ICF classification:	Group 1, Section 1, Room 297
Puppies price:	390 – 1450 $
Most popular nicknames:	list of nicknames for the border collie

Assessment of characteristics of the border collie breed

Adaptability (a definition meaning how easily a dog can adapt to changes in life)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Shedding level (Level and frequency of hair loss in the animal)	🐶🐶🐶
Tenderness level (The level and amount of tenderness and affection that the dog gives in return for attention to itself)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Exercise needs (Dog's daytime activity level)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Social need (The required number of contacts of the dog with other animals, as well as people)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Apartment content (A factor that determines the level of noise and other inconveniences that a dog can deliver to owners in relation to the size of the apartment to the size of the dog)	🐶🐶
Grooming (The number of bathing, brushing, and the number of professional grooming sessions required for the dog)	🐶🐶
Friendliness in an unfamiliar environment (Features of the behavior of a dog in a society with strangers or in an unfamiliar environment)	🐶🐶🐶
Tendency to bark (Tendency to bark and its frequency and volume)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Health issues (Potential health status of the dog)	🐶🐶🐶
Territoriality (The dog's tendency to protect his home, yard, or even his owner's car)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Friendliness to cats (The tendency towards tolerance for cats and decreased manifestation of hunting instincts)	🐶🐶🐶
Intelligence (The ability of the dog to think and solve emerging difficulties (not to be confused with learning!)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Education and training (The level of difficulty in training the dog to perform certain actions)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Friendliness to children (A factor that determines how friendly a dog is to children, whether he likes to play with them and tolerate some childish pranks)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Game activity (The concept is determined by its very name, and, as a rule, is found in almost all dogs)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Observation (The ability of a dog to detect the presence of a stranger on its territory)	🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
Friendliness to other dogs (The tendency of the dog to find common language with his other relatives)	🐶🐶🐶

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History of the origin of the border collie

The ancestors of the Border Collie appeared in England at a time when it became necessary to use dogs as sheep herding assistants. They were especially popular among the inhabitants of the mountainous regions of England and Scotland. At the same time, the dogs differed somewhat from each other depending on the area of their breeding. Shepherd breeds have become associated with a certain region of the country. So the following names appeared: Welsh Sheepdog, Northern Shepherd Sheepdog, Highland Collie, Collie and others. The very name "collie" clearly reflects the Scottish roots of the animal, because this word originates in the Scottish dialect.

In 1860, the Border Collie took part in the Second Dog Show in England. At this show, the dog was seen by Queen Victoria, who practically fell in love with her. English dog breeder J. Lloyd spent a lot of money on breeding and training these dogs. Already in 1876, he brought 100 sheep to one of the estates in London, which helped to develop the shepherd abilities of the Border Collie. Today, the Border Collie is recognized as the best herding dog. But animals of this breed are bred not only as helpers for grazing. They have long been the favorites of thousands of families around the world. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in October 1995.

Border collie character

Representatives of this breed are distinguished by special activity, intelligence and diligence. They learn very quickly and love to perform various exercises. The Border Collie has a playful and naughty personality. In fact, these dogs must be constantly busy, otherwise the collie will start doing dirty things: digging holes, chasing cars, etc. This is not the kind of dog that will lie quietly on the porch. Collies are born to be active. Do not forget that the breed was bred to help shepherds herd sheep. Border collies are very sensitive and understand everything almost perfectly, which greatly facilitates the owner's fate in training. Of course, collies are suitable only for active owners who are ready to pay a lot of attention to the dog and provide it with regular active exercises. Dogs of this breed can be secretive and shy in case of lack of or improper socialization.

Maintenance and care

Border collies are one of those dogs that do not require special care. Although the breed is prone to shedding, it is not very strong. The most active molting phases occur twice a year. Weekly brushing should be sufficient to keep the animal's coat in good condition and prevent pilling. If your pet is not very dirty, then you need to bathe him only once every few months. Weekly brushing will help keep your dog's breath fresh and prevent tartar build-up. This procedure should be accustomed to a pet from early childhood. Collies are prone to ear infections. Therefore, every week you need to check the ears and treat them with a special solution prescribed by the veterinarian.

Training and education of the border collie

Border Collie - dogs with an incredibly developed mind and intuition. Such qualities indicate that it is easy to train this dog. You can train a collie in almost everything. The main thing is to have a desire for this and make a little effort. These dogs require early training and education. They love to be the center of attention and be active. Therefore, the more attention you pay to classes, the faster you can achieve the desired results. Border Collie - they are true champions in executing complex commands related to agility and physical fitness. They often become winners in the long jump and in a number of other tests.

Health and Disease of the Border Collie

The average lifespan of a Border Collie is 14-22 years. These dogs are prone to congenital deafness, cerebellar degeneration, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, ocular diseases such as nodular episcleritis, luxation of the lens, cataracts, eye anomalies, and generalized progressive retinal atrophy.

Some interesting facts

Border collies understand their owner very well. Sometimes one gets the impression that the dog is able to predict commands, as well as the desires of its owner.
These dogs are very active and need a lot of mental and physical stimulation. Therefore, collies need to reach their full potential. Otherwise, the dog itself will invent games for itself that the owner may not quite like.
The Border Collie, due to his natural instincts, loves to chase children, cars, animals, cyclists, cats and others dogs. Therefore, walking without a leash can be a serious problem for the owner.
By virtue of the same shepherd instincts, noisy games of a dog with children should be avoided. Collies are very fond of children, but the animal can inadvertently harm the child during the game.
Border collies need early socialization, which must begin from the first days of the appearance of a puppy in the house. If the period of socialization is not completed, then the dog may be shy, shy, avoid people.
As a rule, collies do not go far from home, but the dog's herding instincts can provoke him to make an escape. It says to always keep dog under control. When living in your home, you need to think about a reliable fence.