25 Pros and Cons of Owning a Border Collie

If you’ve been thinking about getting a dog, either an adult or a pup then most likely you’ve been looking at different breeds and come across the Border Collie. This amazing breed has some features which remind one of their ancestors, namely the wolves. These traits are very prominent in Border Collies and you may also see them helping to herd sheep. If you want a dog who... Is medium-sized and natural-looking; Has a handsome, easy-groom coat; Is very athletic and thrives on TONS of exercise and training; Is exceptionally intelligent and versatile – when well-trained, can learn and do almost anything; Will play fetch for hours and hours... A Border Collie may be right for you. If you don't want to deal with... An intense athlete who can drive you up the wall with obsessive and destructive behaviors if you don't provide lots of exercise and creative outlets for his energy; Compulsive staring, chasing, poking, and nipping at things that move: children, other animals, joggers, bicyclists;