Hi,
do u think i should get a border collie for my b-day. I'm 13 turning 14. i love all dogs. i live in Tx! I'm very active. love to go on walks. I ride horses. trail ride wich i would love to take him/her with me. I do speed events. so go to rodeos and would take him/her with me. My sister has a greatdane. don't know how that would go. and my mom has a hawiian lion dog. but he is old and don't think that he will be around much longer. i don't know if they get along with other dogs or not? I would also love for him to be a part inside dog and outside dog. i don't know if they are good inside dogs or not.
I just regersterd. so i would love to talk to somone that loves horses and dogs.
signed paintedhorse_14
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border collie
paintedhorse_14
Jun 18, 2005 05:24 PM
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thedogtrainer
Jun 19, 2005 03:26 PM
I am not sure I would recommend a BC for you. Certainly not till the old dogs is gone. BC's are premium herding dogs, as you may already know, and if they have nothing to herd they can and will herd the horses. If you can keep the BC from the horses via fencing and teach it NOT to herd the horses thru training that would be best. Walking on a leash is not enough exercise by any means. They need to flat out run daily and work their mind at the same time. Frisbee, fetching games, thinking games are best. Lots of solid obedience training is needed for good control with this breed. Fine in the house under supervision and control. Crate train any pup or older BC you get. Well breed and highly socialized dogs are a pleasure to work with and BC'c can learn almost anything you need to teach them. Find a local dog trainer that teaches clases an talk to them first. Get more opinions. Taking your BC to horse events my be very boring for the dog and can cause over excitement and excessive barking. Someone would need to help supervise the dog while you are competing with your horse.
Owning a BC can be a real challence but with the proper training and care they can be a great dog if you can keep their minds and bodies busy. Do your research and don't hurry to get on just for your B-day. Talk to reputable breeders, they will be your best source of honest information.
