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Did you know? Fun facts about Border Collies

24/5/2019

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  • The word “collie” is a Scotch word collectively used to describe sheepdogs. This breed is called the “Border” Collie due to flourishing on the border of Scotland and England.
  • A Bordie Collie named Chaser holds the record of having the largest memory of any non-human animal, being able to identify and retrieve 1022 different toys by name.
  • The Border Collie was not recognised by the American Kennel Club (AKC) until 1995, as the AKC was concerned about endorsing a breed bred to prioritise herding ability rather than appearance.
  • All Border Collies alive today can be traced ancestrally to a Border Collie stud called “Old Hemp” alive in 1893, believed to have sired around 200 puppies over his lifetime!
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Get to know the Border Collie

15/5/2019

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The Border Collie, formerly known as the “Scotch Sheep Dog” originated on the border of England and Scotland. A descendant of Viking herding dogs, British Droving dogs and Spaniels, today Border Collies are widely praised for their trainability and intelligence. Although originally a working dog, Border Collies make great companions and excel in competitive obedience, agility, police work, search and rescue, Flyball, due to their inquisitive nature. Border Collies have a strong natural herding instinct, and are known to herd anything that moves!

Border Collies typically weigh between 12-20kg. They are a medium-size athletic working-dog with an alert expression and come in a range of colours including Black and White, Red and White, Tricolour, Sable, Merle, and other variations. Border Collies come in both a smooth-coat and rough-coat variety, but both require regular combing and brushing to avoid matting and discomfort.

Border Collies make excellent companions in the right home. They are extremely intelligent and thrive in an environment where they are kept mentally and physically stimulated. With enough exercise and stimulation, Border Collies can be suitable in homes with other dogs and children. However, if not challenged sufficiently, a Border Collie can be prone to becoming bored and destructive. Physical exercise alone is not enough for a Border Collies, and they need to be mentally stimulated to stay happy and healthy. For this reason, Border Collies are not recommended for apartment-living or non-active lifestyles.

The average life expectancy of a Border Collie is between 12-15 years.
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May Dog of the Month

3/5/2019

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Another month and another announcement of our lucky Dog of the Month. Wearing the crown for the Month of May is.....
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Angus - the Border Collie

This happy, full of energy boy is always up for play times, especially if you have toys on hand!
Angus is going to have some great blogs upcoming for everyone to enjoy so be sure to keep an eye out!

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