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Border Collie

There is no truth to the rumor that Border Collies are the only dogs allowed in the AKC agility championships. Actually there is a bitter dispute between the USBCC (United States Border Collie Club) and the AKC. Border Collie owners had opposed the AKC recognizing the Border Collie as a registered breed, since they do not want to see the breed ruined for the sake of dog shows. Border Collies have a natural advantage in agility contests, having been bred to help shepherds keep flocks of sheep under control. Their normal working day consists of running, jumping, and nipping the leg of a sheep about to wander onto the road. So today if you see a medium sized dog jump five feet into the air to catch a frisbee and do a back flip on the way down just for fun, chances are you are watching a Border Collie. Although Border Collies are often black and white, they come in almost all color combinations. Sam went grey around the muzzle at the early age of three years. There is also a wide range in size, from 25-55 lbs. Needless to say, if you are thinking of getting one as a pet, make sure you have a way of keeping him/her happy and healthy with PLENTY of exercise.
"Sam" (male) courtesy of lisa l i-dog message board Status: verified Age: 5 yrs Size: unknown Weight: unknown "Blackie" (male) courtesy of Happy Hills Animal Foundation Status: verified Age: 4 yrs Size: small Weight: 35 lbs

"Telltail Signs"

  • Try to "herd" anything and anyone (horses, children, etc)
  • You have to spell the word "frisbee"
  • They seem to need a "mission"
  • The border collie "stare"
See Border Collies mixed with....
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Puppies

Look closely at the nose. By 3-1/2 months Molly's pink nose is completely black. Also the rough coat is coming in in spots by this time. Molly is expected to be 45-50 lbs when full grown, which is on the large side. Star is a beautiful example of a brown and white Border Collie (actually, chocolate or red tricolor in the US or brown tricolor in the UK).
"Star" (female) courtesy of lisa l i-dog message board Status: verified Age: 8 wks Size: medium Weight: unknown "Molly" (female) courtesy of mollysmommy i-dog message board Status: verified, Age: 11 wks Size: unknown Weight: 14.6 lbs "Star" (female) courtesy of lisa l i-dog message board Status: verified Age: 12 wks Size: medium Weight: unknown "Molly" (female) courtesy of mollysmommy i-dog message board Status: verified, Age: 3-1/2 mos Size: unknown Weight: 19 lbs "Star" (female) courtesy of lisa l i-dog message board Status: verified Age: 7 mos Size: medium Weight: unknown "Star" (female) courtesy of lisa l i-dog message board Status: verified Age: 10 mos Size: medium Weight: 35 lbs