This is some info on Border collie’s history, please take this seriously when wanting to adopt a border collie, hope is useful.
Origin
The Border collie was originally called “scotch sheep dog” and originated in Northumberland along the border of Scotland and England. It’s a descendent from dogs used by the Vikings to herd reindeer. Named “workaholics” for its shear drive and love for working, the Border collie has an eye that can hypnotise cattle. it can master any type of heard by crouching down and mesmerize the animals with his intense stare .one of the most trainable breeds, the border collie also serves well as a frequent performer in obedience ,agility, Frisbee trials, police work, search and rescue, fly ball, performing tricks and competitive obedience. Some border collies have been train very successfully as blind guide dogs. Currently very good results are obtained with them for assistance to the handicapped
Temperament
The Border collie is very intelligent and aware of their surroundings. They are able to be train to a high degree .border collies will get along quite happily with other dogs, and children; however they may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex if you are not showing 100% leadership with them. They should not be trusted with small non canine pets, however there are plenty of border collies that live and get along with family cats. This breed can be sensitive and should be very well socialized as a puppy to prevent shyness. To be truly happy they need a lot of consistent leadership, extensive daily exercise, and a job to occupy their minds .border collies will often challenge their owner’s authority when they are adolescents. Dominance levels vary greatly even within the same litter. You need to be this dogs firm, confident, consistent pack leader, or he may try and take over. If you allow them to take over, without enough socialization, mental and physical exercise, they can be highly reactive and sound sensitive, making it a poor choice for families with young children. They are perfectionist with a permanent will to please. This breed lives for serving you day in and out .they are not ideal pets for people who have no plans to spend a lot of time with them. These dogs are too intelligent to lie around the house all day with nothing to do. If you are not willing to put many hours a day into keeping these dogs well exercise in both mind and body, then it’s recommended you don’t adopt a border collie. There are other similar breeds yet not as demanding. If they are not given activities they will find there own work to do. When not challenged daily they can and will became destructive .they can’t be left alone unless mentally and physically tired. a bored border collie will not make a good pet ,as they can become neurotic and may use there escape artist talents, among other behaviour problems they have strong herding instincts and may try herd children and strangers and must be told this is not acceptable.
