MABorderCollies

“Preference will be given to working ranch and farm environments. You will need to have an active lifestyle to allow a Border Collie to thrive. Dillon and Kate are inside dogs who are very happy to chill out with me and nap, but they get to release their energy and have mental stimulation each day to allow them to relax. ABCA registered Border Collies are bred for working and herding. While there is never a guarantee that a dog will have a herding instinct, but ABCA registered dogs are a safer choice. Some will have a softer drive and some a harder drive. The softer drive dogs will be ideal for ewes with lambs. The harder drive dogs will be more ideal for herding larger livestock such as cattle. The pup is likely to have traits from both parents that directly reflect their working style, personality, and strengths and weaknesses. Border Collies were designed to work long and hard in all sorts of weather. They are high-energy dogs, intense and reactive to movement. They are intelligent, but that can be a two-edged sword – they need attention and training to make sure their intelligence is directed into constructive channels, not destructive ones. Before getting a Border Collie as a pet, look honestly at your lifestyle and the amount of time and effort you are willing to devote to your dog. Border Collies can make fine pets for those who can give them the time, training and exercise they require. Border Collies can be great with children and other animals with the proper training. Don't allow the puppy to have free rein outside unsupervised. They love a job, and if they aren't given one with the proper support, they may create an undesirable one. The will become devoted, loving dogs that are incredibly smart and helpful. A Border Collie is the best match for active, experienced dog owners who can provide significant mental stimulation. The mental stimulation is as important if not more than the physical. They generally thrive in quiet, rural, or suburban environments where their working drive is properly channeled, rather than in busy, high-noise urban settings where they can easily become overstimulated.”