Border Collie

The Border Collie is highly intelligent, loyal, honest and a good pet if you understand them.  They do not like being left alone for hours as they are sociable and enjoy interaction.  They require lots of exercise, either physically or mentally, they are not a couch potato.  Remember this is a working breed that needs to use it's brain.

When you purchase a Border Collie you need to talk to the Breeder about the type of puppy/adult they produce as you do not want a strong, pushy type as a pet.  They are better left in the hands of professional Breeders, Owners, Trainers.

A Breeder will be happy to have completed all the Kennel Club health schemes that is required for the breed and if not please do not purchase, look elsewhere.  We should always purchase from Breeders that are protecting the breed by breeding the best they can, and not exploiting the breed.  A good Breeder is always happy to give after sales advice and will assist you in any way they can.

You will need lots of time to spend with your puppy as you will have to socialize and train him.  If you cannot spend time with the puppy then now is not the time to purchase one and remember they are not toys for the children!   Once you purchase a puppy you have committed yourself to quite a few years, sometimes as many as 17 or more, you need to consider all these things.

Remember; you need to teach it to be obedient and go to a local training club, very enjoyable for both yourself and puppy.   Things you can do with a Border Collie; obedience, agility, conformation, heelwork to music, working trials and more.  Lots of things for you and your dog to do and remember that the Kennel Club have a Junior Scheme for under 18's that children can enjoy too.