Cute Border Collie puppy
The Border Collie is a herding dog breed developed in the
Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep.Ranked number one in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs and
typically extremely energetic, acrobatic, smart and athletic, they frequently
compete with great success in dog sports, in addition to their success in
sheepdog trials, and are often cited as the most intelligent of all dogs. In
January 2011, a Border Collie was reported to have learned 1,022 words, and
acts consequently to human citation of those words.
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
The natural life span of the Border Collie is between 10 and 17 years,
with an average lifespan of twelve years. The median longevities of breeds of
similar size are usually 12 to 13 years.
Leading causes of death were cancer (23.6%), old age (17.9%) and
cerebral vascular afflictions (9.4%).
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