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Border Collie

Border Collie
Adult Border Collie Pet Road Test: The Border Collie Breed: Border Collie Temperament: highly intelligent, friendly Maintenance: high Lifespan: 10-15 years Recommended for: active families Dumpage rate: high History of the Border Collie The Border Collie originated in the Border Counties of Scotland around 350 years ago. They were developed by local farmers to work their livestock. Renowned for their low and quiet approach to the herd and their g... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Border collie has a floppy ear on his R H does this make him, dumb, dim witted, slow to learn, a dud, etc he is 18months old will he be past training.? John

...u given the plant:  1 Upload photo if available:  Other Comments:  You had border collies on your site   Answer:  Hi John,  The floppy ear has no effect on IQ at all. However, the location of hair whorls on the face & body DOES affect both IQ and temperament. Maybe Google “Hair whorls affecting temperament & IQ in dogs”. At 18 months of age the dog can still be trained. It is better to start early on, but super smart breeds like Border Collies can... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: Kelpie / Border Collie that barks incessantly at everything while driving.

...stion From:  Jo in  Preston,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  Kelpie / Border Collie that barks incessantly at everything while driving.   Type of Plant (if known):  Dog   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  Dog – barking   Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:  NA   How often do you water the plant: NA   How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: NA   What type of pl... read more

Bearded Collie

...h can make them a challenge to train. While not as quick to learn as say a Border Collie, they do have above average working intelligence. Popularity: According to Australian National Kennel Council figures there are about 110 registered dogs throughout the country. This represents a drop in numbers over the past ten years, so unfortunately the popularity of the Bearded Collie is declining. Further information: We filmed our story at Greenvale Res... read more

Border Terrier

...g hills and wooded forests. Sheep raising is common, as are foxes, and the Border Terrier was developed with this in mind. Though small in stature, the ‘Border’ was nonetheless required to be full of bravado. Farmers often relied on this plucky little dog to chase vermin which preyed on their flocks and this game terrier had to show considerable spirit and resolute whilst protecting their flocks. Although small, the Border could keep up with both... read more

Rough and Smooth Collies

Rough & Smooth Collies
...ties of the very same breed. The other is short-haired and called a Smooth Collie. The Collie takes its name from the black-faced sheep of Scotland that were known as ‘colleys’. The collie was a shepherd’s dog, which became further refined after attracting the attention of nobility and becoming more popular. Appearance There are two types of Collie, defined by their coats: rough and smooth. the only difference is the length of the coat. The rough... read more

Australian Working Kelpie

...st registered breeds in Australia. This was actually four years before the Border Collie was registered as a breed in Britain. Uses The Kelpie is undoubtedly a special breed. Capable of tirelessly working in blistering heat, freezing cold and over great distances for days on end, a good kelpie is said to be worth many men, particulary in mountain conditions or over vast areas. A kelpie is most valuable in the paddocks and yards, gathering a mob of... read more

Koolie

...ie is often described as looking like a cross between a rough Collie and a border Collie, although it is rangier in build. Koolies were not bred for looks but for working ability, they come in a variety of colours, which include blue and red merle, solid red, black or grey. Eyes can be blue, brown, or black. Sizes range from Kelpie size to Australian Shepherd size. A breed standard is currently being developed – it stipulates that height should be... read more

Headers and Huntaways

...re considered purebreds by farmers. Appearance Bigger than the traditional Border Collie working dog, the Huntaway and Header stands an estimated 15 cm (6′) taller. They’re not particularly attractive dogs, being bred purely for work rather than show. The dogs are usually black/tan or black/brindle and can have either a rough or smooth coat. Header Huntaway Temperament and health The Huntaway and Header are extraordinarily smart, very trainable do... read more

Shetland Sheepdog

...dog is generally regarded as a sound breed. Not to be mistaken for a dwarf Collie (a Collie with a normal body but very short legs), the Sheltie is in fact a miniature. So the many health problems associated with dwarfism are absent from this breed. However miniaturisation has brought with it its own health concerns, particulary inherited eye conditions such as Collie Eye Anomaly and Progressive Retina Atrophy, both of which can lead to blindness.... read more

Pet Myths

...into the USA in the 1800s. Contributing breeds probably include the Border Collie, Collie and the Bergers des Pyrenees. America’s Australian Shepherd club was created in 1957, but the breed wasn’t officially recognised in Australia until 1994. The success of the breed as a herding animal prompted the belief that it must have come from Australia, much like the Kelpie and Cattle Dog. Book mentioned The Drunken Goldfish – A Celebration of Irrelevant... read more

Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherd dog
...(known at ‘Aussies’) is a medium-sized dog, slightly larger than a Border Collie, which has a wavy coat. Adult males stand at 50 to 57.5 cm (20-23″) and females at 45 to 52.5 cm (18-21″). A range of colours is available, including blue merle, red merle, solid black and solid red, and variations with white and a copper trim. (Merle is a coat colour due to a dominant colour pattern factor distinguished by the presence of irregular dark blotches aga... read more