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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about a
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breed that looks like it just stepped
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off a pastoral painting The Border
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Collie sure they're smart and agile but
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owning one is like adopting a furry
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little tornado that never stops spinning
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so here are 12 reasons why you should
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never own a border collie strap in it's
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going to be a wild ride one health
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Galore first off let's dive into health
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concerns Border Collies are like ticking
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time bombs of medical issues they can
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suffer from hip dysplasia epilepsy and
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hypothyroidism if you enjoy the thrill
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of unexpected vet bills and the suspense
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of waiting for test results then this
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breed is your jackpot you'll be spending
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more time at the vet than at the dog
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park two grooming nightmare next up is
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grooming those beautiful coats they
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require more maintenance than a high
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maintenance celebrity you'll need to
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brush them regularly to prevent mats and
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Tangles if you thought your hair was
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difficult to manage after a bad weather
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day try wrestling with a border collie
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that thinks grooming time is playtime
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three stubbornness on steroids now let's
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talk about training if you think you can
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easily train a border collie think again
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these pups can be as stubborn as a
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toddler refusing to eat their vegetables
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you'll find yourself repeating commands
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until your voice goes horse while they
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look at you like you just asked them to
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recite the entire works of Shakespeare
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four energy overload let's face it these
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dogs have more energy than a toddler on
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a sugar rush Border Collies need regular
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exercise or they'll turn your living
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room into a demolition Zone if you
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prefer a couch potato companion who
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enjoys Netflix marathons with you look
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elsewhere you'll need to be ready for
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hikes runs and endless games of fetch
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five obsessive Behavior Border Collies
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are known for their obsessive Tendencies
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they can fixate on things like chasing
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Shadows or hurting your feet as if
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they're sheep if you enjoy watching your
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dog go in circles for hours on end then
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this breed will keep you entertained or
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six sensitivity issues these dogs are
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sensitive Souls they can pick up on your
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emotions faster than your best friend
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if you're having a bad day don't be
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surprised if your border collie starts
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acting out or sulking in the corner it's
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like living with an emotional sponge
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that absorbs all your
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stress seven barking up the wrong tree
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let's not forget about barking Border
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Collies love to communicate and by
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communicate I mean bark at everything
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that moves squirrels leaves even the
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wind if you live in an apartment or have
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close neighbors prepare for some serious
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noise complaints eight short lifespan
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concerns sadly Border Collies don't
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always have the longest lifespans due to
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their genetic predispositions to various
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health issues you might find yourself
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saying goodbye sooner than expected a
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heart-wrenching reality for any pet
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owner nine the costly
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commitment let's talk money owning a
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border collie can be expensive between
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grooming costs vet bills and special
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diets due to health issues your wallet
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will feel lighter than air if budgeting
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isn't your strong suit maybe consider
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Factor finally let's discuss drama
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owning a border collie is like living
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with a diva who demands attention at all
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hours of the day and night they'll whine
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when they want something be it food
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playtime or just some good old-fashioned
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belly rubs 11 socialization struggles
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Border Collies can be quite Territorial
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and aloof with strangers if you're
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hoping for a social butterfly that
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greets guests with wagging tails and
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kisses you might want to reconsider
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instead you'll get a little lion
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guarding its Castle good luck explaining
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that to your friends 12 obesity concerns
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let's not forget about obesity these
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dogs love food as much as they love
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attention and that can lead to some
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serious weight issues if you're not
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careful a chubby border collie is not
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only less active but also more prone to
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health problems down the line in
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conclusion while Border Collies may look
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adorable with their expressive eyes and
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fluffy coats owning one is akin to
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adopting a high-maintenance toddler who
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never grows up so unless you're ready
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for an adventure filled with grooming
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battles and vet visits Galore maybe just
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admire these Furry Friends From Afar
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thank you for listening
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remember sometimes it's better to let
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sleeping dogs lie especially if they're
