Dog's Name & Age
Zoe, age 8
In a Word, My Border Collie Is…
wonderful
Best Characteristics of the Breed
affectionate, intelligent, very entertaining
Most Challenging Characteristics of the Breed
they need lots of physical activity
When, Where and How I Got My Border Collie:
We bought her from a farm. She was from a litter of 11 puppies. She is a split face with a blue eye on the white half and a brown eye on the black side. She is such a beautiful girl.
I'd Describe My Dog As…
She was very easy to housebreak. She really needed a lot of stimulation as a young dog, so we did agility for a couple of years. She enjoyed the activity, but does not really enjoy being around dogs she does not know. I have taken her to the dog park a couple of times, but she hated it. She is not a fan of strange dogs approaching her. We did a sheep herding test but she was a little bit afraid of the sheep. She really wanted to herd them, but was very apprehensive.
Advice
- A border collie needs a lot of stimulation. A good game of Frisbee, a long walk.
- My dog loves to run and run and then run some more.
- She doesn't mind the heat, she doesn't mind the rain, and she doesn't mind the snow.
- She is a house dog, but loves to be outdoors.
