Border Collie
Group: Working
Size: Medium
Lifespan: 10-14 years
Exercise: Very high
Grooming: Medium
Trainability: Very high
Area of Origin: Border of Scotland and England
Date of Origin: 1800s
Original Function: Sheep herding
History
It is said that the Border Collie descends from dogs used by the Vikings to herd reindeer. When the dogs arrived in Scotland, they were most likely crossed with the Valee Sheepdog. Today, the British Border Collie is recognised world-wide as perhaps the most intelligent, hard-working, agile and loyal breed available to sheep-herders. Its herding instincts and abilities are unsurpassed and it is the breed's ability to work that is of prime importance. Owners of a Border Collie must be able to provide plenty of exercise and activity.
Temperament
The Border Collie is a high energy breed that loves to work and requires activities to keep it healthy and occupied. Border Collies are highly intelligent, sensitive and responsive. They thrive on pleasing their owner day in and day out and will not be happy sitting around a house all day. Border Collies are very energetic, highly trainable and have great stamina.
Upkeep
Few dogs are as work-oriented as the Border Collie. This is a dog that needs a job. It needs a lot of physical and mental activity every day to satisfy its quest for work. It can live outdoors in temperate to cool climates, but it enjoys being with its family inside as well. This is a dog that cannot live in an apartment and that should preferably have ready access to a yard. Its coat needs brushing or combing twice weekly.
Breeders
Okuti Kennels
Wairau Valley, Marlborough
Lynn Stuthridge - 021674427
lmstuthridge@gmail.com
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Rehomes & Rescues
Christchurch Border Collie Haven
Christchurch Border Collie Haven is a non profit rehoming and rescue organisation, helping collies and collie mixes to find the best homes, all over New Zealand
https://www.chchbordercolliehaven.org.nz/
Email: chchbordercolliehaven@gmail.com
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Owner Testimonial
“I have a 1 year old Border Collie named Jimmy who we adopted as a cute fluffy puppy. Jimmy absolutely loves learning new tricks and using his brain. We have to make sure he's exercised both his body and his brain everyday otherwise he'll get bored and resort to chewing or barking to keep himself entertained. He's always been 'highly strung' and combined with his quick learning, it means he gets scared easily and doesn't forget it. Jimmy is happiest when he has a large garden to roam, with dog and human friends, and something to keep his mind busy.”
- Siobhan NZ
Breed information sourced from: https://www.dogsnz.org.nz
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