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Border Collie Puppy And Dog Information

The Border Collie is a highly intelligent dogScotland and England. The American Kennel
that regularly wins awards for obedience. SheAssociation first registered Border Collies
needs lots of open space to exercise in. Shein  1995.
is a working sheep herding dog and she is the
happiest with a job to do. She will get too*Some  Registries:
bored and possibly destructive just sitting
around a house alone. She is considered to beBorder  Collie  Society  of  America  Inc.
one  of  the  most  intelligent  dogs.
UKC  United  Kennel  Club
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate
adult size (two years old or older) of theNKC  National  Kennel  Club
male Border Collie is 19 to 22 inches to the
withers (highest point of the shoulder) andCKC  Continental  Kennel  Club
30 to 45 pound. The females range from 18 to
21 inches to the withers and 27 to 42 pounds.APRI  Americas  Pet  Registry  Inc.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dogAKC  American  Kennel  Club
breeds have certain inherited health problems
associated with that specific breed and theFCI  Federation  Cynologique  Internationale
Border Collie is no exception. Some of the
medical problems you might encounter areNZKC  New  Zealand  Kennel  Club
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (inherited
disease of the retina that can cause visionKCGB  =  Kennel  Club  of  Great  Britain
loss and blindness), Canine Neuronal Ceroid
Lipofuscinosis (inherited neurologicalANKC  =  Australian  National  Kennel  Club
disorder that can lead to progressive
degeneration of brain and eye cells and canACR  =  American  Canine  Registry
cause severe impairment and early death),
canine hipand elbow dysplasia (genetic basedLitter  Size:  4  to  8 Border Collie puppies
looseness in the hip joint that can lead to
arthritis pain and lameness), Collie EyeCategory:  Herding.
Anomaly,  epilepsy  and  flea  allergies.
Terms To Describe: Loyal, intelligent,
This disease list is an informative guidelinefaithful,  obedient,
only. Other diseases may also be significant
threats, please contact your veterinarian for*SPECIAL  GOOD  POINTS
a complete list. She should visit the
veterinarian several times in the first yearGood  watch  dog.
for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an
adult, she should visit the veterinarianHas  lots  of  energy.
yearly for shots and check up. As she gets
older, six years and on, she should visit theHigh  intelligence.
veterinarian twice a year for check ups and
shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dogWants  to  please.
sweets.
Trains  quickly.
*Grooming. The Border Collie has a medium
length double water resistant coat that needsUsually along with other dogs but possibly
to be brushed every few days, daily ifnot  other  small  pets.
possible. She should be bathed rarely as this
strips her coat of its protective oils.OK  with  older  children.
Brushing will help her maintain a clean and
healthy coat and also help you keep a closerCan  tolerate  cold.
eye on her health and strengthen your
emotional  bond  with  your  pet.Good  with  the  Frisbee.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a*SPECIAL  BAD  POINTS
week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed
for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulationPoor  guard  dog.
of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities
(rarely) and periodontal disease. DogCan get bored and destructive if left alone
periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss offor  long  periods  of  time.
teeth,  bad breath and other serious disease.
Needs  room  to  run,  not  for an apartment.
Her toenails may need to be examined for
growth and clipped regularly. The toenails ofPossibly  not  good with very young children.
the rear feet grow slower than the toenails
of the front feet. Generally a guillotineOne  person  dog.
type trimmer is the best for this chore and
competent instructions to accomplish this canMay nip at joggers, bicycles and other moving
be  found  on  the  net.people  and  objects.
*Life Span. The Border Collie can liveNeeds  to  be  socialized  early for shyness.
between 12 and 15 years with proper
nutrition, medical care and excellent living*Every dog is an individual so not everything
conditions.in this information may be correct for your
dog. This information is meant as a good
*History. The Border Collie originated infaith guideline only.



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