| Scout is a Border Collie we were given four | | | | relationship between dog and handler and |
| years ago. He is a beautiful tri-colored dog | | | | creates a confident, bold and motivated dog. |
| that is full of energy. The first two years | | | | |
| we had him he hardly stopped running. | | | | Border Collies also excel in Fly Ball and |
| | | | Frisbee competitions. In northern climates |
| His family hated to give him up but they had | | | | they make up sled-dog teams that are |
| moved from their home with two acres to a | | | | competitive in middle-distance races. |
| house with a very small yard. Scout was going | | | | |
| crazy, and driving the neighbors crazy as | | | | Like all Border Collies, Scout sheds during |
| well. | | | | the spring and summer months. Ones with thick |
| | | | fur, like Scout, develop thick undercoats in |
| He loves our large yard and can run the 100+ | | | | winter which must be combed out at the |
| foot distance from one side to the other in | | | | beginning of summer. |
| two seconds flat. He is beautiful to watch as | | | | |
| he seems to hardly touch the ground. | | | | Be careful in the hot summer months. Heat |
| | | | exhaustion is a killer. A typical Border |
| Scout, like most Border Collies, gets along | | | | Collie doesn?t slow down in the summer so |
| great with everyone and is never a problem | | | | provide him with a little pool to cool off in |
| with other dogs. He is also gentle with all | | | | when he is outside. |
| the animals we have: cats, chickens, rabbit, | | | | |
| guinea pigs and pet birds. | | | | Even though Scout has the choice to be inside |
| | | | or out, if anyone is in the backyard he is |
| For four years he has been a wonderful | | | | out there with them, running and barking for |
| companion and excellent pet. Now at six years | | | | the fun of it. He loves being able to jump |
| old he is calming down and enjoys laying | | | | into his little pool and splash around for a |
| around the house for most of the day. He is | | | | few seconds before he takes off on another |
| very content as long as he is with one of us. | | | | run around the yard. |
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| Border Collies are amazing dogs. Besides | | | | Scout is a great dog and we are very |
| being used to herd sheep they have been used | | | | fortunate to have been given this beautiful |
| as war dogs, sled dogs, therapy and | | | | and bright creature. But they are not for |
| assistance dogs, in competitive sports, as | | | | everyone. |
| search and rescue dogs, as hunting dogs and, | | | | |
| always, as companions. | | | | Before you acquire a Border Collie puppy or |
| | | | adult make sure you have the space for them |
| They come in various colors: black and white, | | | | to run and that you want to spend two years |
| tri-color, blue merle, red and white, liver, | | | | training and thirteen more enjoying his high |
| red merle, yellow, or white with small | | | | energy. |
| amounts of black, brown or red. They can | | | | |
| weight anywhere from 25 pounds to 65 pounds. | | | | If you are interested in adopting a Border |
| | | | Collie consider fostering one from a rescue. |
| Since Border Collies are so highly motivated | | | | You?ll learn if a Border Collie is for you, |
| to work many are enjoying the growing sport | | | | save a life, and maybe even end up adopting |
| of Agility. This sport enhances the | | | | your foster dog. |