The Border Collie is a herding
dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock,
especially sheep.Border Collies require considerable daily physical exercise
and mental stimulation.The Border Collie is an intelligent breed; in fact, it
is widely considered to be one of the most intelligent dog breeds. Although the
primary role of the Border Collie is that of the working stock dog, dogs of
this breed are becoming increasingly popular as pets.
True to their working heritage,
Border Collies make very demanding, energetic pets that are better off in
households that can provide them with plenty of play and exercise with humans
or other dogs. Due to their demanding personalities and need for mental stimulation
and exercise, many border collies develop neurotic behaviors in households that
are not able to provide for their needs. They are infamous for chewing holes in
walls, biting and chewing on furniture such as chairs and table legs and
digging holes out of boredom. As a result, an alarming number of Border Collies
end up in shelters and rescues every year. One of the prime reasons for getting
rid of a Border Collie is their unsuitability for families with small children,
cats, and other dogs, due to their intense desire to herd; this was bred into
them for hundreds of years and still one of their chief uses outside the
household.
Though they are common choice for
household pets, Border Collies have attributes that make them less suited for
those who cannot give them the exercise they need. As with many working breeds,
Border Collies can be motion-sensitive and they may chase moving vehicles.
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