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A Border Collie is a hard-working, extremely intelligent breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. Like most working dogs, they have a tendency towards neurotic or destructive behavior if not given enough to do. They are still frequently used on farms all over the world for assisting with the handling of livestock. Though known to be reserved with strangers, these dogs can also be protective of a human family member and affectionate to those they know.
Appearance
Because Border Collies have historically been selected for working ability, and not looks, they vary widely in appearance. In general, they are medium-sized dogs without extreme physical characteristics and a moderate amount of coat. Their double coats can be anywhere from slick to lush, and can come in many colors, although black and white is by far the most often seen at conformation shows and herding trials and therefore the most common in public perception; tricolor (black/tan/white) and red and white also occurs regularly, with other colors such as, blue and white, red merle, blue merle, or sable seen less frequently. Eye color varies from deep brown to amber or blue with occasionally one eye of each color. The ears of the Border Collie are also highly variable -- some have fully erect ears, some fully dropped and other are semi-erect (similar to that of the Rough Collie). Although working Border Collie handlers sometimes have superstitions about the appearance of their dogs (many handlers do not prefer red dogs, or mostly white dogs), in general a dog's appearance is considered to be irrelevant. It is much more useful to identify a working Border Collie by its attitude and ability, not its looks.
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quero um border collie comofas ?
rafiinhaduarte (Rafaele Duarte) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:04:33 -0000
quero um border collie comofas ?
Border Collie Lucy got 3 Doggie Beanie Baby toys-her fav!! She also got a toy that's like a puzzle, (something for her 'smart' brain)
crittermom615 (Vanessa G) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:56:42 -0000
Border Collie Lucy got 3 Doggie Beanie Baby toys-her fav!! She also got a toy that's like a puzzle, (something for her 'smart' brain)
The dalmatians R old & hate this cold stuff...but the border collie, she's having a ball, road trip!! http://twitpic.com/v7ot8
CedarburgSquare (Cedarburg Square) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:51:20 -0000
The dalmatians R old & hate this cold stuff...but the border collie, she's having a ball, road trip!! http://twitpic.com/v7ot8
New member of the family...border collie...Guss...King Guss the king of kings...
bmj___ (Brittany Jackson) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:37:05 -0000
New member of the family...border collie...Guss...King Guss the king of kings...
A golden retriever, a pug, a dauschund, a border collie and a black lab all in one house. Im in heavennnnn <:D>
maddieg13 (Maddie) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:17:39 -0000
A golden retriever, a pug, a dauschund, a border collie and a black lab all in one house. Im in heavennnnn <:D>
@jbensonfong border collie. He's had him for 6 years & he's always been a great dog. I guess he just snapped.
kristenlubbe (Kristen Lubbe) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:31:16 -0000
@jbensonfong border collie. He's had him for 6 years & he's always been a great dog. I guess he just snapped.
Border Collie Breed Standard - Official description of the breed as provided by the American Kennel Club.
Meta Description: [ The Border Collie originated in the border country between
Scotland and England where the shepherds' breeding selection was based
on biddable stock sense and the ability to work long days on rugged terrain.
As a result of this selective breeding, the Border Collie devel... ]
Border Collie Database - Analyzes ISDS records for the breed. Includes breeding trends, list of key dogs, progeny counts, name popularity and regional analysis.
Meta Description: [ ISDS Border Collie Database ]
Border Collie Dogs - Features information about the breed, with breeder and rescue listings.
Meta Description: [ General resource of breeders, rescues, and clubs, including a selection of Border Collie pictures and informational links. ]
Border Collie Museum - Features a collection of, articles, interviews, profiles, stories, book reviews, artwork and photographs. Also includes the history and cultural aspects of the breed.
Meta Description: [ The Border Collie Museum, an online collection of exhibits on the breed,
articles, interviews, profiles, stories, book reviews,
artwork and photographs, history and cultural
aspects of the breed. ]
Danish Border Collie Site - Contains information about the breed and a picture gallery.
Meta Description: [ Danish Border Collie Homepage. Information about Border Collies in Denmark and lots of BC pictures. ]
Dutch Border Collie Database - A database with historical ISDS pedigree information and pictures. [English and Dutch]
Finnish Border Collie Database - Source of public information on dogs within Finland, including pictures, pedigrees, health results, show results, trial classes, character test results, litter mates and offspring.
Nice of you to Come Bye - Features information about herding, sports, health, behavior, and dog names. Also includes the option to download a screen saver.
Meta Description: [ Border Collie info (Dutch/English): dogs, herding, agility, flyball, breeding, our kennel, links... in short everything about BC's and other dogs. ]
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Rapideye Border Collies - Breeder offering extensive image gallery.
Sims Sheepdog Team - Herding dog show group that responds to different languages to choreograph movements. Pictures and profiles of the dogs and owners, news and booking details. Staffordshire.
Meta Description: [ Sims Sheepdog Team 8 dogs and their Vicar ]
Tails a Waggin' - Breed-specific, health, activity and developmental information. Includes pictures and links.
The Shepherd's Dogge - A quarterly journal, devoted to culture and lore, historic and contemporary: Contains subscription prices and excerpts from current issues.
The American Border Collie Network - Contains information on herding and trials. Also includes a picture gallery and an area for questions and answers.
Meta Description: [ The American Border Collie Network where Border Collies are judged solely by working ability -- Find Border Collie information as it relates to Herding, Breeding, Pedigrees, Events, Training, Trialing, Calendar, USBCHA, USBCC, Trials, Competition, Puppies, Litters, Articles, Vet Info, and Veterin... ]
The Border Collie Ring - Contains links to member sites.
Meta Description: [ The Border Collie Webring, started in January 1997, welcomes web pages with or about Border Collies. Border Collie enthusiasts please join! ]
Working Border Collie Magazine - Contains sheep and cattle dog training articles, profiles, features, and news. also includes a breeders directory, sample articles, and subscription prices.
Meta Description: [ The Working Border Collie magazine features sheep/cattle dog training articles, profiles, features, news, ads and classifieds about herding dogs. ]
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