Border Collie breed information

Temperament:
The Border Collie is very intelligent, alert and responsive. It excels at obedience, agility and Frisbee. The Border Collie is highly energetic with great stamina. The Border Collie will get along quite happily with other dogs and children, but it may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex. It should not be trusted with small non-canine pets. Generally it's affectionate towards friends. It makes an excellent watchdog; it may be sensibly reserved towards strangers. It thrives on human companionship, it is eager to learn and to please. The Border Collie should be very well socialized as a puppy to prevent shyness. At competitive levels in various sports such as: obedience, agility skills and sheepdog trials the Border Collie is represented among the leaders in the sport. It is not an ideal pet for people who have no plans to spend a lot of time with the dog. This dog is too intelligent to lie around the house all day with nothing to do. The Border Collie may become destructive if it gets bored or if it is ignored. It can become neurotic if it's left alone for long periods, leading to many behavior problems. The Border Collie is known as an escape artist. It has strong herding instincts. The Border Collie may be snappish with children and strangers. It does best with an experienced owner who has lots of time to spend with the dog.