How much space does a German Shepherd and Border Collie need for living space?

I REALLY want a German shepherd or Border Collie and may get one of the two for my birthday but i am a bit concerned if they are hyper or not. I want to know how much space they need to run around in. We have quite a big backyard but i am still not sure. I need two answers one for German Shepherd other Border Collie. Much appreciated. Thanks!!

What is the difference from a Border Collie and an Aussie Dog in temperment?

What is the difference not in apperance but in temperment? Since I am getting a male Aussie, but I am considering a Border Collie.
I already know ALOT about the Aussie now what differs it from the BC.
Also which breed do you prefer?
Thank You!

How do I train my Miniature Border Collie?

I just got a Miniature Border Collie. She is SO smart, and she always is chewing or doing something. Are there any breed-specific quirks I should know about? Also, are there any really good, hopefully free puppy training sites I could go to? Thanks.

How do I teach my dog that when he has a life jacket on, he can float?

My corgi and I go out on the lake a lot and he loves to swim in the water. I got him a life jacket for when we swim in the middle of the lake so he can float around and not tire himself out. The problem is is I don’t think he realizes he doesn’t have to swim constantly with the life jacket on, he can just float. How do I teach him that he doesn’t have to tire himself out swimming frantically in circles and that he can just float??

How to teach my dog how to swim?

Hes a 5 year old sch noodle whose never really went on trips. I’m taking him to a friends cabin where there boats and jet skis. I want to teach my little guy how to swim. He doesn’t like dog clothing will he like a life jacket?

What breed of dog is in the Honda CRV commerical?

I think it may be a Rhodesian Ridgeback as I have one and he looks very similar. The dog in the commercial is riding in the back of the CRV, is brown , floppy ears, white markings on chest. In another scene you see the same dog in a life jacket. Can’t find the answer anywhere on the Net, its driving me nuts….

What is your opinion on Pit Bull Terriers?

I am intrested in peoples opinion and what they base it on.
For those of you who think I am looking for negative responses, I’m not. I have a pit bull who I have raised since he was 5wks old. He is an amazing loving dog and I just wanted to hear why people were so affraid of them.

My “Snickers” is the most loving, people pleasing dog I have ever had the pleasure to train.

So please dont call me ignorant simply because I asked a plain question, originally.

German spitz /Beagle size with Labrador / Rough collie temperament?

I’m looking for small inside breed, not toys like the Chihuahua. German spitz /Beagle size with Labrador / Rough collie temperament.Good choice for a 7 year old … don’t worry I got the pet knowing i would have to take care of !

So I need dog which has less of a tendency to become aggressive/dominant or nervous/frustrated around kids,easy to be socialized and train, low energy but playful, friendly with other pets, dogs, kids and strangers, low prey drives, which doesn’t bark much , easy to maintain, grooming etc…
I was raised around hunting and working dogs, no good experience with small companion breeds.
Thanks and I would like to hear owners or people who work with dogs too.

Temperament of a border collie x rottweiler pup?

I was just wondering what the temperament of a Border Collie x Rottweiler would be, I know since it is a mixed breed you can’t be certain of its temperament but could anyone give me a rough estimate? Also could I have rough estimates for these as well?
Excessive requirements:
Youngest age of child that it could be with: (newborn to teen)
Trainability: (this one I am not really worried about but an estimate would be good)

Thanks!
Sorry, I meant Excersize requirements 😛

How do I cope after my dog was put down due to aggression?

I must clarify this dog belonged to my brother and his girlfriend. It was their decision and I disagree with it. I am 20 years old and well aware of the circumstances surrounding their choice. But it was not what I would have done.

Zara was a mix of a collie and labrador. Absolutely lovely dog and always made my day. However, she was always afraid of people. As a pup she used to back away from them. But as she got older she began barking and then lunging. After she tried to bite a friend of my brother’s, my family discussed it and decided it was the safest thing to do as there are many children in the area and it is impossible to keep an eye on her at all times. I was told yesterday evening about the decision and 24 hours later she is gone. I said my goodbyes and I am thankful for that. However, I became so close to the dog I feel quite empty inside knowing that she is gone. I feel I have let her down.
As I have said the decision was not mine and I disagreed with it. I know the reasons behind the decision were valid. I just can’t cope with the fact she is gone. Is there any way to cope with this? Thank you
Also to clarify she has lunged at several people before we have intervened. It was only a matter of time before it happened when nobody was around.
We took her to several behaviour specialists and classes. Nothing was working. This was recommended to us by the local vet.

How can I let three dogs loose in a house?

My family has three dogs, a pitbull, a dalmatian, and a border-collie/german shepherd mix. We are forced to chain them up because our pitbull has almost killed the dalmatian countless times.
how can we let them loose without them trying to fight?

what puppy is a suggestion that would make a good pet and watch dog?

if a collie,sheltie,or border collie doesn’t make a good dog for kids then what dog does?they really want a puppy.

Where can a nervous female dog be taken to be rescued from the Mercer County Animal Shelter?

There is a large female dog that I think has been badly abused and now she is afraid of everything. She looks like a boxer/rotweiller mix I think. Can anyone help or give ideas to save this dog’s life from being put to sleep. It would take someone experienced in handling dogs like this because she is unpredictable now because she is afraid of everything.

What breed of dog would be best for apartment living and owner with busy schedule?

I live alone in a spacious apartment with a cat. I’d like to get a small dog. I work about 8-9 hours a day. My dog, like my cat, would have my undivided attention when I am home, but is this situation a bad one for the quality of a dog’s life?

How do you deal with losing your dog?

My dog is still living, but I am sad to say that she is already 14. She is so very healthy at this age, which is good, I am grateful to have such a healthy dog at such a old age. But, I know that a dog’s life can go downhill fast, and I am scared knowing that she may only have a couple of years left…I dred the day that I will have to say goodbye to her. I don’t want that to happen but I know it will and I don’t know how to deal with it.
She has been my best friend since I was 6 years old and I’ve loved her more than I love myself. Losing her will be like losing everything I have ever known.
How does one cope with losing your best friend? One that’s never judged you and loved you no matter how much the rest of the world hated you? This may be years from now, or it may be in the next few months, but whenever the time comes, I want to know how to deal with it.
Someone with experience in this.
My dad, who lost his dog when he was 15 still cries when he thinks about her. And he never cries, he is also 59. The fact that a tiny animal can carry a persons love after they are gone amazes me.
How can I possibly deal with this when it happens?
Thank you.

How much do Scottish Collies shed?

Do they shed alot? are the considered good for Allergy sufferers?
I know no dogs are allergy free… but are these dogs usually better for allergies?

What are some good small to medium dog breeds?

I live in a 2 bedroom inner suburb unit with a small backyard but I really want a dog. I am willing to walk it from a half hour – and hour a day. Obviously I will only be getting a small to medium sized dog otherwise it would be cruel. I would like a dog that I will be able to train, doesn’t bark much, it dog and child friendly and doesn’t have too many potential health issues. Any ideas?

Do smooth coated Border Collies shed as much as the rough coated?

I am looking into Border Collies, and I was wondering if the smooth coated ones shed as much? Please help.

Haley

Who Are The Top IT Outsourcing Companies In The World?

Looking for a list of the Top IT Outsourcing Companies In The World. Please Don’t Sell Me. THX

who designed the george p coleman bridge?

was it a single person or group of engineers? was it one mans vision to have this done??

thanks

Can anyone give me info on an astronaut named Jim Irwin?

Should I have my dog tattooed for identification purposes?

I have been reading about this and it sounds very smart. I read that they give them the same stuff as when they are being spayed to fall asleep. I also read that it takes up to 15 seconds to finish the tattoo.
It will have phone numbers and a addressees. I also read that their is no redness and most peoples dog’s woke up a didn’t even notice. I have a collar with contact information on it to. My dogs stomach does not have any hair on it, so it is just skin. The tattoo will be a little larger than the size of a quarter.

I know of Microchips, but I have been reading a lot of how some dogs became sick or ill from them. It will only take 15 seconds to write contact info and their is no hair on her stomach so it will be very noticeable. I just want to make sure my dog is safe if anything bad happens.

If you were certain that life as you know it would end tomorrow, would you spend your last day with your dog?

And what would you do? The questions about a dog’s last day got me thinking. I love my family, but if life as I know it were over in a day, I think I would spend the day with my dogs (and my husband). Ideally, we would travel to the Adirondacks with the canine and equine family and spend the day playing in the lake, hiking and letting the horses graze and run around the large field. I think I would be content. What about you?

Can anybody give me information about Boxweilers?

My dad is going to bring a puppy boxweiler (breed between a boxer and Rottweiler). However, my family and I had never had a dog especially of this kind. I don’t know nothing about this dog’s characteristics, temperament, and care. Can someone give me some information and tips?
Sorry, my dad told me today. I didn’t even know he was going to bring a dog. He didn’t buy the dog, his friend gave it to him.

Breedig a rough collie with a smooth collie?

If you get a rough collie puppy from a litter with the parents being one smooth and one rough, will the puppy’s fur be shorter when it grows up since there is some smooth collie in him/her ?

will my rough collie puppy ears stand up?

i have a 3months old collie puppy, whose ears are at the lowest level they can be. he’s parents are both rough collie. will his ears stand up, or something is wrong here?

how to train a 10 week old german shepherd rough collie cross?

I have a 10 week old german shepherd rough collie cross…She is constantly chewing and yes I realize that she is a puppy and is going to do that…But she has started going for the face, and doesnt know the difference between play time and relax time…she always seems to be biting or chewing on something, and that includes at 3am while people are trying to sleep…she will pull your hair or try and bite your chin…How do I discipline her so she will stop? I have tried kenneling her, flicking her nose, holding her mouth shut but she just seems to go right back at it but harder. I need Help PLEASE!!!

Looking for the title and band of late 80’s Country song.?

a verse in the song is “even the man in the moon is crying”. Also talks about a old thunderbird. Sorry that’s all I can remember. Sound familar to anyone?

help finding a song?

i need help finging a song. it was out in the early 90’s. i dont remember much of the lyrics.but it had a .. ring a star desert and plane. an a moon too. or something like that.if anyone has any idea please let me know.

What is the name of this song??? ?

i heard it on the radio a few time, but can never remember the lyrics. the only line i can remember hearing goes something like..

“even the man on the moon is crying”

i know theres a country song with that title, but this song i hear on teh radio has more of a rock feel to it. sounds kind of modern.

thnks!

Web 2.0 – How many of you have had a blog, and did you keep it up?

I find blogs great. But I find the fact that 789 trillion other people, their dogs and the dog’s fleas are all writing one too exceptionally depressing.

If we are not recording our daily lives and views on Facebook, Twitter, Bebo or Yahoo! Answers, some of us are airing ourselves on Blogspot.

Blogging – does the world near to hear so much from so many?

What are your thoughts on blogging?

How to celebrate the life of my dog on his birthday that has passed away?

Today is my dog’s birthday..he would have been 19 years old. He passed away in 2005 from old age. He was my best friend. I miss him sooo much. I still feel like he’s here with me in my heart. I think about him all the time and wish he would just come back to me :(. I want to do something special for him today in memory of his beautiful life. Any ideas?

From a Native American spiritual perspective, why is it that I often have dreams where my dog is present?

Question Details: I adopted my dog from a shelter about 2 years ago. The frequency of my dog’s appearance in my dreams is much more than anyone else I interact with (humans or animals) in my daily life. Please, informed answers only. This is a serious question.

Is there a link between religious fractionalisation and civil war?

According to the Collier-Hoeffler model of Civil War Onset, on a rating between 0 and 100, the average amount of religious fractionalisation in countries that do not experience civil war stood at 35.98, and in countries that did at 37.70, a difference of 1.72.

In comparison, the difference in ethnic fractionalisation was rated at 13.99.

Is this small difference in religious fractionalisation likely to have started civil wars?

What is the original first printing of the harvard classics five foot shelf of books ?

Is it the 50, 51 or 52 volume set. I have the 50 vol set fr 1909 edited by Charles w Elliot. Pub by PF Collier. Need to know if I have original collection

What is the original first printing of the harvard classics five foot shelf of books ? Is it the 50 51 or 52?

What is the original first printing of the harvard classics five foot shelf of books ?

Is it the 50 51 or 52 volume set ? I have the 50 vol collection edited by Charles w Elliot published by PF Collier in 1909. They are the brownish red hardcover edition. Any help wld be appreciated.

How much should a 3 month old rough collie weigh?

I have had a lot of rough collies before, but never really thought of how much a three month one weighed. My collie looks a little skinny. How much on average do they weigh???

Is getting a female rough collie at a puppy a good idea?

Getting a female rough collie but thinking about getting a 3month+ dog rather than a puppy (7weeks+) is getting a puppy a good idea ? PROS ANS CONS

I bought a sable/white rough collie, he has one bluish colored eye and one black colored eye, is he purebred?

I bough a sable/white rough collie from a breeder who has pedigree charts showing that he is from all champion lines and AKC registered. He has one black and one eye is tinted bluish. Is that considered a problem for being passed as purebred? Both sire and dam are documented champions. Sire is sable/white and dam is tircolor. Thanks for your help.

What can I do to help my 1 yr old female blue pit with aggression?

She was spayed over the summer when she was about 6 months old and in her first heat cycle. Yesterday when my husbands friends came over after work as soon as one of the men walked in the house all I heard was barking and growling and then she ran towards him. I have never seen her this way. She’s usually really calm, great with my kids. I don’t want to have her put down I want to work with her. She has only shown aggression in the past when dealing with veterinarians or getting her nails clipped considering she had a traumatic experience at Petco after getting a whole nail cut off by a trainee. I just basically need some advice.
I want to also add that my dog gets adequate exercise. She is fed regularly on top quality food and is very much loved. Never been abused except by her previous owner who had her for the first 4 months of her life. I have also taken her to training classes including a class for just the pitty breed alone. She has interacted with other dogs, cats, children and men.

What is the best flea spot on treatment for dogs?

I live in East Texas and have two dogs about 2 years of age. One is a Pit Bull and the other is a rat terrier. This season the fleas have been really bad around out house and I was wondering what the best treatment would be. I have been looking at frontline and Advantage but they are so expensive. Then I saw Bio spot and a few others that were cheaper…Which one is best?? It needs to be a decent price too!

How can you know if you are getting a puppy from a puppy mill?

I know buying from a pet store is a No, but is there anyway to find out or tell if the puppy came from a puppy mill? Are there any suggestions on where to find a puppy? Is kijiji for the most part safe?

What do black people think about collie buddz?

Always wondered this, thanks.
he is a white reggae singer
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HFvaYRll-II

What good reggae artists would you suggest?

Looking for artist that sort of sound like collie buddz and Damian Marley. I dont like old reggae except bob marley im mostly into the new reggae.
@koiCh Ba i said reggae music not dance music and club rave stuff. And i already listen to bob marley and damien marley some of you didn’t actually read the post.

What are some new reggae songs i would like?

I like Wayne Wonder, Collie Buddz, Notch, Tanto Metro and Devante, Beres Hammond, etc….

Is a Rough Collie Border Collie cross a high energy dog?

The local SPCA has a border/rough collie cross thats gorgeous and seems fairly placid. I know that Rough collie‘s aren’t as high energy and have lower energy than most sheep herding dogs. I also know that with a mix the pupp may have one or the other trait or it may get inbetween and its really hard to predict the outcome. Has anyone had this mix before?

I want to take my rough collie traveling?

I really want to take my full grown rough collie, Lee-Roy, places (like camping or visiting family) but there are a few problems.
1. i got him when he was almost a year old and he had never ridden in a car before, he got really nervous when we were ridding back to my house
2. I have another dog, but he is really protective and he has bit people so i don’t want to bring him in public, but i feel really bad about leaving him behind.
any tips on what to do? how do i get my collie less afraid of car rides? is there anything i could do for my other dog?

Should i get a rough collie or a smooth collie puppy?

I currently have a 4 month old male Airedale/Irish terrier mix and am looking into getting another puppy preferably a collie. My question is what are the pros and cons of both? I know that rough collies require more grooming and probably shed more but what else?Thanks!

Why do XL dogs only have a 9 or 10 year life span?

So I have a saint bernard and he’ll be 4 years old this month. It makes me sad to know that there is a good chance that he’ll only have another 5 or 6 years to live. So i’m just curious why large dogs like that only have a 9 or 10 year life span?

What is the average life span of a parson russel terrior?

I’m looking to adopt one and not sure what the average life span of this type of dog is. Thanks

How long do you think my dogs life span is?

He is a Lab mix possibly a Lab and Dachshund mix. He is sorta small but I do not know how old he is now but I know he is not a year yet

He looks like this: http://blogs.discovery.com/.a/6a00d8341bf67c53ef0133f64fd16c970b-800wi

How long do you think his life span is?

How can i persuade my parents to get me a border collie?

I have always loved border collies ( and any dogs) but my parents don’t want a dog. They say that ” its too much responsibility “. I have proved to them that I am responsible enough to have a dog but they just change the subject every time I try and speak about it.
I have done pleanty of research on them. I live in a small village with lots of fields and woods near by. I am quite active and like to go running. My mum and dad don’t realise how much I would love a collie. I don’t think that they take me seriously. I am open to any suggestions.
Many thanks 🙂

What can I do to help my border collie grow out of herding little children?

My Border Collie is almost 6 month old. Will she grow out of herding and nipping little children?

How do i train A Border Collie that is a year old?

I have a year old Border Collie, Had him since he was about 4 months old…I have slacked on a little training. I was wondering if there were any tips anyone can give me, on how to make him listen. He will listen when its just me, but when there are other people around he doesnt listen very well. Also I donno if its cause hes testing me or what, but i would just take him out & he would go to the bathroom, & hes out there for like 10 min, & like after hes back in the house for like 5min he would go to the bathroom on the floor…I just donno how to get him not to do that. Also i cant let him outside with out a leash or him being on his zip line b/c he run all over the place & down the road. If anyone has any good advice please let me know…Thanks your for you time.

I need to find a dog that weighs 25-40 lbs I do a lot of hiking and has to be great with kids.?

Any ideas would be very helpful.

A Good Breeding with The Runt of the litter?

Every litter has a runt, but do you think even in a good breeding ( both parents health checked and cleared of passable genetic diseases and intelligent ) will the runt still be:
Slower
Tempermentally challenged
Have health problems
Be small

What is your definition of the runt?

Imo the runt could be the last born or the weaker sickly pup out of the litter.

Why not or why would you get the runt?

Golden and Rough Collie together?

I’m planning to buy a rough collie because I used to own 2 and they had the sweetest temperament i’ve ever seen in dogs! I currently have a 2.5 months hyper golden retriever at home. If I let them play together, will the golden’s hyperness rub off on the collie??

I don’t fully agree with atheists or theists. Here’s are my qualms and questions to both of you?

Atheists, I can agree with those of you that say that based on current knowledge and evidence, we can’t say there is a God, and that you won’t believe in one until there is evidence. I do, however, have a problem with those of you that say with complete certainty that there is no higher being, and that there is no doubt whatsoever? Why? Think of it this way:

A dog has limited intelligence. Based on what it can perceive, based on what it can retain and observe based on it’s limited environment, and based on said limited intelligence, a dog can with complete certainty think that the yard it lives in is the entire world, or that the humans it has seen are the only humans in the entire world, or that it will live forever. We know these things to be false, because we have higher intelligence, and know of things that are far beyond a dog’s comprehension and intelligence.

In the same way, what makes you think that we as humans, are so knowledgeable? We have not even explored most of our own galaxy in the immeasurable universe; in that sense we are like the dog, chained in a yard, with a limited outlook on the grand picture. So, how can we with absolute and complete confidence say that there is no higher being, until we have complete knowledge of the universe?

Now, my question for theists. What makes you say that a higher beings cares particularly about us; why do you think he vests such a personal interest in us? We are not special. We are merely organisms with a higher intelligence level than most. Also, it works the same way, both ways. How can you, with complete certainty, say that a higher being does exist, when there is no proof? How can you even know the details of Heaven, Hell, angels, when there is not a shred of proof, except for your religious texts, which were written in an ignorant time when men thought the world was flat?

I myself am an agnostic, and although I don’t personally believe in a higher being, I don’t rule out the possibility that one might exist. However, if one does exist, I take the deists’ approach, that it does not interfere in human concerns.
@ Fiction Slayer. You’re not answering my question, just avoiding it. I’m certainly not saying that you should believe in some ancient religious text; I’m merely saying it is illogical and ignorant to claim with 100% certainty that a God does not exist, based on the reasons I provided.

Atheists who with 100% certainty say God doesn’t exist can never satisfactorily answer this question?

I don’t fully agree with atheists or theists. Here’s are my questions to both of you?

Atheists, I can agree with those of you that say that based on current knowledge and evidence, we can’t say there is a God, and that you won’t believe in one until there is evidence. I do, however, have a problem with those of you that say with complete certainty that there is no higher being, and that there is no doubt whatsoever? Why? Think of it this way:

A dog has limited intelligence. Based on what it can perceive, based on what it can retain and observe based on it’s limited environment, and based on said limited intelligence, a dog can with complete certainty think that the small plot of land it lives in is the entire world, or that the humans it has seen are the only humans in the entire world, or that it will live forever. We know these things to be false, because we have higher intelligence, and know of things that are far beyond a dog’s comprehension and intelligence.

In the same way, what makes you think that we as humans, are so knowledgeable? We have not even explored most of our own galaxy in the immeasurable universe; in that sense we are like the dog, chained in a yard, with a limited outlook on the grand picture. So, how can we with absolute and complete confidence say that there is no higher being, until we have complete knowledge of the universe?

Now, my question for theists. What makes you say that a higher beings cares particularly about us; why do you think he vests such a personal interest in us? We are not special. We are merely organisms with a higher intelligence level than most. Also, it works the same way, both ways. How can you, with complete certainty, say that a higher being does exist, when there is no proof? How can you even know the details of Heaven, Hell, angels, when there is not a shred of proof, except for your religious texts, which were written in an ignorant time when men thought the world was flat?

I myself am an agnostic atheist, and although I won’t personally believe in a higher being until there if proof, I don’t rule out the possibility that one might exist. However, if one does exist, I take the deists’ approach, that it does not interfere in human concerns.
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Atheists who with 100% certainty say God doesn’t exist can never satisfactorily answer this question?

I don’t fully agree with atheists or theists. Here’s are my questions to both of you?

Atheists, I can agree with those of you that say that based on current knowledge and evidence, we can’t say there is a God, and that you won’t believe in one until there is evidence. I do, however, have a problem with those of you that say with complete certainty that there is no higher being, and that there is no doubt whatsoever? Why? Think of it this way:

A dog has limited intelligence. Based on what it can perceive, based on what it can retain and observe based on it’s limited environment, and based on said limited intelligence, a dog can with complete certainty think that the small plot of land it lives in is the entire world, or that the humans it has seen are the only humans in the entire world, or that it will live forever. We know these things to be false, because we have higher intelligence, and know of things that are far beyond a dog’s comprehension and intelligence.

In the same way, what makes you think that we as humans, are so knowledgeable? We have not even explored most of our own galaxy in the immeasurable universe; in that sense we are like the dog, chained in a yard, with a limited outlook on the grand picture. So, how can we with absolute and complete confidence say that there is no higher being, until we have complete knowledge of the universe?

Now, my question for theists. What makes you say that a higher beings cares particularly about us; why do you think he vests such a personal interest in us? We are not special. We are merely organisms with a higher intelligence level than most. Also, it works the same way, both ways. How can you, with complete certainty, say that a higher being does exist, when there is no proof? How can you even know the details of Heaven, Hell, angels, when there is not a shred of proof, except for your religious texts, which were written in an ignorant time when men thought the world was flat?

I myself am an agnostic atheist, and although I won’t personally believe in a higher being until there if proof, I don’t rule out the possibility that one might exist. However, if one does exist, I take the deists’ approach, that it does not interfere in human concerns.
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