Your Questions About Collie
George asks…
How much would a male border collie weigh at 10 months to 1 years old?
I am looking at getting a border collie for my townhouse next year. I’ve done a lot of research on it and will be able to give it plenty of exercise. My townhouse rules, though, prohibit dogs over 25 lbs. I will graduate from college and be on my own in a year where I can get less lenient rules, but will a border collie be under 25 lbs at 1 year old.
admin answers:
No, a Border Collie will not be under 25# at 10 months to a year old, esp a male.
Chris asks…
How active would a Border Collie x Spaniel be?
I found a Border Collie x Spaniel and he is 2 years old and he is desperate for a home. How many hours would i need to excersise him. If i do get him i would plan on giving him a daily walk. How many hours would be enough excersise for him?) and i was planning on playing fetch etc in the backyard.
Oh sorry i didnt put this is.. Its from a shelter.
admin answers:
Border Collie-2 hours to keep them calm and satisfied.
Spaniels-Generally 1-2 hours.
So, I would say a 45 minute walk in the morning, half an hour play time in the afternoon, and an hour run at night. Yep, that outta do it!
You also need to provide heaps of mental stimulation. Obedience training, interactive toys, hiding food around the house, etc. BCs are incredibly smart and need something to do or else they become destructive.
I would bet money this dog is need of a desperate home because of his exercise levels. Most likely he doesn’t have much training and is destructive because of lack of mental stimulation.
Just realize he may be some work the first few weeks you have him. And also remember that this dog will be a huge commitment.
Good luck!
William asks…
Should i get a collie although I already have a working spaniel?
I would LOVE a border collie. I’ve wanted one for years because i do agility with my other dog which is a english working cocker spaniel. Im always outside working with my other dog, but having a border collie will just put the icing on the cake! I find them absoloutly fantastic and so so clever. I have worked with a few of them before at my agility club, running with them at shows and everything and i also know everything about them. Its just a matter of working two dogs. Will this need to work get in the way of showing my other dog aswell? Thankyou very much for your help!
admin answers:
First rule with Border Collies:
You can never know everything about them. They will always surprise you.
However, back to the question at hand. Border Collies excel at agility and anything really that engages their minds and their brilliant physical attributes and talents.
Please bare in mind though that they have an infinite level of energy. My two BC’s hike with me for most of the day on my days off and they can come home, sleep for half and hour, and be willing to go out again.
If you can honestly say you have the time and a 14+ year commitment then I think a BC would be a good addition to your family. However, BC’s, if not properly socialised can be quite an anxious breed so be sure to get your pup from a reputable breeder that has a line of brilliant herders/workers with great temperaments.
Hope this helps.
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