Judy Taylor
#4 The Border Collie is an extremely active breed that needs plenty of exercise and mental excitement to function at its best.
It needs to move every day and preferably walk freely. The breed loves running, bike rides, and long walks in the woods. In addition to physical stimulation, the breed also needs to be mentally challenged due to its high level of intelligence. This can be done through training or problem-solving. If you want a dog who is happy to spend the day on the couch, then the breed is not for you. On the other hand, if you are an active person who spends a lot of time outdoors or is interested in intensive dog training, then the Border Collie may be a good fit for you.
#5 The coat can vary in length from very short like a Labrador to medium length. The coat does not require much care, at most an occasional brushing.
#6 The Border Collie is great to train.
He's a workaholic who loves just about any type of workout. The Border Collie is the smartest breed in the world and some researchers compare the breed's intelligence to that of a 2.5-year-old child. The dogs learn both what is wanted and what is not wanted at lightning speed. The breed handles repetition and rarely gives up. The Border Collie has a tendency to become ball-fixated, so it's important not to engage the dog in repeated ball tosses. However, the ball can be an excellent training reward as long as it is used with care. The Border Collie is a very popular breed of dog in various sports. In agility and obedience, most dogs compete at the top level with Border Collies.
