borderSheepdog (English: Border-Collie), aka Scottish Sheepdog, a sheepdog native to the borders of Scotland and England, mainly assists in grazing on farms, so it is called "sheepdog". The Border Collie is known for being energetic and easy to learn acrobatic sports, and is considered the most intelligent dog breed by academia. Border Collies account for the majority of the dog breeds in the world. Areas that need shepherds like to use Border Collies to help, making them quite popular in areas with livestock, or some areas are not raised for the needs of shepherds. , but a fancy feature. The border collie has appeared on the big screen, as a shepherd dog, because that movie made more countries know more; border collies are mostly found in some areas that need animal husbandry, such as Japan, Australia, Taiwan, etc. appearance.

Border Sheep species Distribution

Native to the Scottish Borders, it has a strong shepherd instinct and has been regarded as a sheepdog for many years. Now mainly distributed in four countries: the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. [The most in China in recent years] It is a workaholic dog breed that is not suitable for urban life. They are responsible for almost half of the shepherding work in the world. There is a saying: If there are no cattle and sheep to watch over it, it will watch the shepherd children. And it was born to shepherd sheep. It is energetic, alert and enthusiastic, intelligent and brave. The IQ is equivalent to a 6-8 year old child, and intelligence is one of his major characteristics. American scientists have conducted extensive testing and research, and the obedience IQ of border collies exceeds German Shepherd and poodles, ranking first among more than 100 dog breeds. Purebred sheepdogs are worth hundreds of thousands.

The origins of the development of the Border Collie

The earliest sheep grazing in Scotland and dogs used to guard sheep were found in the Scottish Isles. Those dogs are all from the priests who migrated to Scotland from Ireland and brought them with them, and they passed by before the early Vikings invaded Scotland. However, in this rugged geographical environment, people can only rely on dogs to help gather, drive and watch livestock. According to the origin of modern sheepdogs, they have the ability of "eye control", which was developed and trained by shepherds on the border of England and Scotland, so people call this kind of dog "border collie". dog".

Physiological Indicators of Border Collies

Male Border Collies Shoulder Height 18.9-20.9 inches (48.0-53.0 cm)

Female Border Collies Shoulder height 18.1-20.1 inches (46.0-51.0 cm)

Male Border Collies weigh 30.9-44.1 lbs (14.0-20.0 kg)

Female Border Collies weigh 26.5-41.9 lbs ( 12.0-19.0kg)

bordersheepdogIntelligent by nature, ranking first in canine IQ. This border collie originates from the Collie native to the British Isles and is a very common breed. The name of this breed comes from their likely birthplace, which is the border between Scotland and England. The names "Colley" or "Collie" were first mentioned in the early 19th century, however the term "Colley" can be traced back to earlier Scottish Lowland dialect. All extant purebred Border Collie bloodlines can be traced back to a dog named Old Hemp. Old Hamp was born in September 1893 and died in May 1902. The owner was Adam Telfer. He had three coat colors. He was quiet and strong. The characteristics of the border collie have gradually become the characteristics of this dog breed. In 1915, James Reid, director of the International Sheep Dog Society (ISDS) in England, pioneered the use of the name "Border Collie" to match the ISDS-registered Curry of other dog breeder societies. Collie (i.e. Scottish Sheepdog, including long hair (coarse) A distinction is made between the Rough Collie and the Smooth Collie; although derived from the same bloodline, they began to differentiate themselves from other breeds mated and developed different standard appearances.

In BC From the fifth century to the first century BC, many Celtic peoples migrated around Europe, and three of them came to Ireland, bringing livestock, herding dogs, and hunting dogs. This race uses a dialect called Q Gaelic, and Collie means "useful", so dogs that are useful to them are called Collie.

Irish zoologist WLC Martin described this dog as: observant, keen; hairy, long and often furry; well-shaped, strong, good-looking, somewhat wolf-like. It is believed that the border collie may have originated from Basque Celtics.

Although English collie dogs were first discovered in Ireland, they were developed as sheepdogs in Scotland, and an obvious answer can be found in Scotland's early history; Ireland has grassy hillsides Therefore, the Irish raised more cattle and horses; compared with the desolate and harsh climate of Scotland, the Scots had to keep sheep, which were easier to survive. The earliest sheep in Scotland and the dogs who tended the sheep were in the Scottish Isles. The dogs were found to have originated from dogs brought by priests who had migrated from Ireland to Scotland, and had passed before the early Vikings invaded Scotland.

All the way to the mountain gorges After the confrontation and struggle between the various tribes, the Scots did not develop their natural resources. In such an environment, especially in the Highlands, people did not invest in agricultural production, only grazing sheep was more important to them. Good job. And in the rugged terrain, people only rely on dogs to help drive, gather, and watch livestock. I don't know where the Highland Sheep Border Collie and Lowland Sheepdog come from and what their origins are. However, the origins of modern sheepdogs are known.[4] They have the ability to "eye control" (eye of control), which was developed and trained by shepherds grazing on the border of Scotland and England. A dog with "eye control" ability is called a "border collie".

BorderSheepdog  Walk into our family and be a pet After the dog, its IQ is already much higher than those of the same kind on the pasture. After it enters such a complex social interaction as humans, it further stimulates the development of its intelligence, so that the domestic pet border collie The more intelligent, the more pleasant and pleasant the interaction with the owner will be. Therefore, as long as they are idle at home, they should be regarded as partners in life, and they will talk and play with them. In this communication with the dog, you will definitely get a windfall.

Every border collie should be well cared for and cared for from birth. For puppies, the best care should be to grow up in the warm embrace of the dog's mother. Because the border collie is originally a working dog on the pasture, it also has the advantages of good feeding, robustness and not delicate, so its daily cost is generally only dog food, regular vaccinations, some toys, and at other times, we only need to pay attention to the sunny days Let it go out to bask in the sun during the day, and spend a little more time every day to carefully comb through the hair of every part of its body. Such combing is like massaging it for the dog. This is very important. Helps the dog's own metabolism. In life, if there is extra time, it is best to take it to do some activities outdoors and provide it with a sufficient space for activities. This is a very happy thing for the border collie.

BorderSheepdogAdvantages:

1. Smart

This is the Border Collie's greatest strength. Bian Shepherd's IQ is ranked first in the dog IQ ranking, which It is also the starting point for most pets lovers to know Bian Mu. But even humans have vastly different IQs. Therefore, although they are both border shepherds, they cannot be generalized.

2. High obedience

Just like a smart child is not necessarily obedient. IQ is innate, and obedience is determined by character, so it is not a dog breed with high IQ, and obedience must be good; or a dog with high obedience must be smart, but Bian Shepherd has both advantages at the same time. This is why working dogs like the Border Collie make such a suitable family companion.

3. Beautiful appearance

The border collie is known as the canine panda because its black and white color distribution is similar to that of the panda, especially the 60 The puppies below the age of 10, with their round body and waddle gait, are more like a red panda. Of course, Bianmu also has other colors and white collocations, such as red and white, blue and white, yellow and white, merle, etc., but usually black and white collocation is considered to be the most basic and standard.

4. Solidarity, strong sense of hierarchy

Canis belong to the genus Carnivora of the order Chordate mammals, but it is constantly evolving and being In the process of human breeding, many dog breeds have lost the concept of unity and hierarchy that should be possessed by group animals, but the border shepherd still maintains this character. No matter what battles there have been internally, they are very consistent externally, and there is an echoing effect. Dog owners who have raised more than 2 border collies at the same time will have personal experience with this.

5. Enthusiastic and cautious

Border Shepherd is very warm to people, except for the normal care of puppies by lactating bitches. Aggressive towards strangers. Bian Shepherds who already have the ability to make independent judgments (that is, not ignorant puppies) will never get lost because of following strangers. Although they are enthusiastic towards people, they are not unreserved towards strangers. This is also Bian Shepherd's excellent performance. one of the characters.

Additional advantages: quick reflexes, perfect jumping ability

The reason why border collies are suitable for Frisbee and agility training is precisely because of their quick reflexes And the characteristics of strong bounce.

Border Collie Disadvantages:

1. Smart

High IQ was originally a Border Collie The biggest advantage, but everything has advantages and disadvantages. For example, if you can keep other dog breeds, you may not be able to keep the smart Border Collie

2. Timid

The Border Shepherd is on his own They can use their ingenuity and ingenuity to make a fortune on the territory of the country, but almost more than 50% of the border shepherds even experience urinary incontinence after being frightened. Even a larger adult border shepherd will purse his ears or even turn his belly to show complete surrender when facing a stranger's touch in an unfamiliar place.

3. Vigorous energy

Bian Shepherd is very energetic and needs a relatively large amount of exercise. The dog owner needs to provide them with enough space and time to move.

Other disadvantages: genetic instability

The genetic inheritance of the Border Collie is very unstable. Whether there is a stable gene behind a good appearance is worth scrutinizing! It seems that beautiful parents may not give birth to lovely children.

1. Feeding times and times

The number of feedings per day is roughly as follows: After weaning to three months: three to four times Three to six months old: two to three times Six months to one year old: two times over one year old: once or twice feeding time is OK Match your work and rest time, but not just feeding, but also consider adding a walk after meal Border sheepdog and big , time to urinate, clear the bedpan, and wash dishes. Wash the dishes immediately after meals, so that the residue will not attract mice, cockroaches, ants, or the leftover food will be spoiled by the sun and rain. Remove the bowl at the same time, lest it get bored and play with the bowl or even bite it. As for how much to feed, it is usually given according to the instructions, and then adjusted according to whether there is any leftover from the last meal.

2 Considerations for buying imported grains

When buying imported grains, try to find the ones with Chinese description and the importer's line number. Because the canned dry food that has come across the ocean may exceed the expiration date, if it has peculiar smell and mold. Wet and insects, immediately ask the boss to return, don't be polite. After opening, it must be properly stored, the cans should be kept in the refrigerator, and the dry food should be sealed. The first time you buy it, don't buy too much, but buy two or three kinds in small amounts to see the reaction of the little border collie after eating it; including palatability. The degree of digestion and absorption, and the shape of the excrement. Every variety said their product is the best, cheap and big bowl , may wish to consult a doctor and experienced people.

3. Eat as much as you want

It is enough to feed the border collie as long as it is full, not too much, and let it lick the bowl and lick it with pride; After eating most of the food and running and jumping after a meal, it is easy to spit it out intact. Bianmu, who are kept in cages all year round, they rarely eat For entertainment, you will be greedy like a starving ghost. Don't be fooled by them and think you are really hungry. But if you don't eat enough, don't have enough activity, and don't excrete well, the border collie may be really sick. It's best to take it to the doctor. When you want to replace the dog's food, don't change it all at once, mix half of the new food every time, try it for two or three days, gradually increase the new amount, and use the new one after a week. In this way, the digestive system of the border collie can adapt to it, otherwise it will be prone to diarrhea. Many people think that border collies have to chew on bones. In fact, chewing on bones can easily block the intestines of border collies, making them constipated, causing vomiting and poor appetite. Especially chicken bones must not be used, because they are small and brittle, it is easy to plug the esophagus and pierce the stomach. When feeding, be sure to give plenty of water at the same time. There is no need to use distilled water or boiled water, their stomachs do not care about these. In short, with regular, quantitative, and fixed-point feeding, the little border collie is happy and the whole family is happy.

For people who have never contacted border collies, the first question is what to feed border collies? How? , or chicken, chicken necks, etc. to feed border collies, save money but trouble. Now, whether domestic or imported border collie food is varied, the price is popular, and it is very convenient.

4. Types of border collie food

Border collie food mainly includes dry food and canned food, and the other is a large variety of snacks. Biscuits, deodorant biscuits, beef jerky, etc. The main nutritional components of various brands are similar, and those with high prices have special food formulas. There are different considerations for various ages and varieties, and you can compare them in advance. According to the growing age, let the dog eat the border collie food that is suitable for it. Young adults eat puppies, adult dogs eat adult dogs, old border collies eat old border collies, and fat border collies eat fat border collies. Don't confuse them, so as not to be too fat or too thin. The nutritional content of dry food is relatively stable and average. From chewing, border collies can remove tartar and relieve itching. But if you have problems with urinary stones, try to avoid dry food unless it's a prescription diet for stones. According to the price of canned food, the nutrients are also different. High-priced canned food uses better materials; low-priced canned food is mostly unsmashed internal organs. The advantage is that the vitamin component is less likely to be lost, and the palatability is good. The disadvantage is that there is a lot of meat and bowel movements. The odor is strong, and it is easy to develop calculus after eating for a long time. Dry food is not as tasty as canned food, but it is easy to digest and absorb, and bowel movements are not so smelly.

Snacks can be used for life training and basic training when the border collie gets it right as a prize. People should not always give the border collie the snacks that people eat, as it will easily spoil its appetite. Chewing gum, ice cream, cake, these desserts are better to touch less, on the one hand, it is easy to tooth decay. Troubled stomach, on the one hand, it is easy to gain weight. After eating too much sweetness, the biggest problem is that the border collie has no appetite for dinner.

5. Different types of border collies have different weights

When border collies are born, they are fed their mother's milk; You can start to feed it liquid food, canned meat and warm boiled water to make a paste, or young dry food to warm up and soak it in water. At two months of age, you can start eating puppy border collie food.

The large border collie is big and grows fast. You can add some nutritional supplements such as calcium powder to the main meal, but it must be taken according to the doctor's instructions and the recommendations of the instructions. Some people keep large border collies and like to feed them raw meat to get them used to blood, which is very dangerous; because undercooked meat is dangerous. Second, after eating raw meat, when the owner forgets to feed or abandons it, it may endanger people. Many border collies attack people because of this.

The border collie can't be ambiguous, and it can't be something that he likes at ordinary times. When it comes to feeding, he is afraid of trouble and saves trouble, and feeds some leftover soup or canned food at a low price. You must know that if you feed it for a long time, the stomach of the border collie will not be able to bear it. Moreover, there are too many livers in the cheap canned food, and calculus will develop after eating for a long time. In short, when you feed the border collie, you must be careful and a balanced diet can make the border collie grow healthily.

Small border puppies are easily confused by strings, and the selection can follow the following specific guidelines Methods

1. Look at the body type: Bianmu The puppy gives the impression of being thick and sturdy. When an adult Bian Mu grows up, the female's shoulder height is 46-53cm, and the male's shoulder height is 48-56cm. If the puppy looks thinner overall and has slender legs, be careful, Su Mu and Xiaoxi have long legs.

2. Look at the face shape: Bian Mu's face shape gives people a "curved" feeling, while Su Mu and Xiaoxi's faces are "straight". From the top of his head to the tip of his nose, Bian Mu clearly has a sunken "bend" in the middle of his eyes. Su Mu Chuan's small side may not be obvious in about two months.

3. Look at the eyes: Bian Mu's eyes are very smart, they look round, and they are very focused on seeing things. Su Mu's eyes gave the impression that they were a little narrow and narrow.

4. Look at the mouth: Bian Mu has a wider mouth than Xiaoxi and Su Mu. Bian Mu's mouth is "U" shaped, and Xiaoxi and Su Mu's mouth is "V" shaped. This shape is the horizontal shape of the mouth viewed from the top down. Many people say that the tip of the mouth is viewed from the vertical direction, which is wrong. Many people see that the mouth is a little longer on the photo and say it is Su Mu, which is wrong, as long as the mouth is wide.

5. Look at the ears. If the ears of the two-month-old puppy still do not stand up at all, be careful that they are stringy. The dog grew up with big ears like Golden Retriever, It's not clear how it came out. Border collie ears are semi-erect or fully erect.

Don't believe things like pedigree certificates. Many of them are deceptive. Now officials can buy them. Buying a pedigree certificate is too trivial. Look at the price of the dog, it is the truth.