What does a Border Collie puppy need?

Things you need include a collar and lead, water bowls, a bed and a kennel. It also means sitting down with any other members of your household and discussing how you will work together to give your Border Collie puppy a consistent and calm environment for your Border Collie puppy to come home to.

Is a Border Collie a good house dog?

Border Collies can make good family pets, but only for those dogs that do not have the intense herding instincts and for the families prepared to deal with the ramifications of this behavior. A child running across the backyard or out the front door is, to the dog, a sheep that has decided to break from the fold.

Are Border Collie puppies easy to train?

The breed is highly intelligent and very trainable, but it will take dedication and consistency. If you’re prepared to devote leadership to your dog, train them fairly, and provide him with adequate physical activity and mental stimulation, a Border Collie may be the perfect dog for you.

How long should I walk my border collie puppy?

Using this rule, the exercise requirements for a border collie puppy at 4-months, for example, would be around 20 minutes of walking a day. Similarly the exercise requirements for a 5-month old puppy would be around 25 minutes a day.

How long does it take to potty train a Border Collie?

It takes approximately 3 weeks before you will start to see the results of your house training with your Border Collie. However, it takes around 4 months before you will be able to say that your Border Collie is fully house trained.

Can I sleep with my Border Collie?

Border Collies are happiest when sleeping close to their pack. You and your family are their pack. If you want your Border Collie to sleep outside, provide Border Collie puppy with a kennel, which will become its own den with a good bed in it.

How many miles a day should I walk my Border Collie?

Some border collies would be perfectly fine with a few 30-minute walks a day. Some could be fine with less, or some might need more. If I were to give a specific amount of time, I would say you need to spend 2 hours per day of combined physical and mental exercise.

What is the personality of a Border Collie?

The personality of the Border Collie is not quite as variable as their physical characteristics, but each dog will have his or her own distinctive temperament. As a whole the breed is very gentle and loving, however they are protective and will make excellent watchdogs. The Border Collie is a watcher.

What is the temperament of a Border Collie?

The temperament of a Rottie Border Collie mix will highly depend on the parents. Border Collie itself is a very intelligent, energetic, task-driven, herding dog. Whereas Rottweiler is a fearless, good-natured-calm, working dog.

What do Border Collie puppies look like?

The Look of a Border Collie. A medium-sized dog with a light frame and long hair, the typical Border Collie has a slightly wide head with a tapered muzzle, half-perked ears and dark, oval eyes. The long tail sometimes raises but never curls over the back.

What are the characteristics of a Border Collie?

General Appearance The Border Collie is a well balanced, medium-sized dog of athletic appearance, displaying style and agility in equal measure with soundness and strength. Its hard, muscular body conveys the impression of effortless movement and endless endurance.