History

The Border Collie, also known as the Border Collie, is a very intelligent dog breed that is mainly distributed in four countries, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand , American scientists through a large number of tests and studies, the obedience IQ of border collies exceeds that of poodles and poodles, ranking first among more than 100 dog breeds.

The earliest sheep that were grazing in Scotland and the dogs used to guard them were found in the Scottish Isles. Those dogs came from priests who had immigrated to Scotland from Ireland and brought them with them. dogs, and passed 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".

Origin

Scottish and English Borders

In the Scottish Borders, the breed has been considered a sheepdog for Years of history, it was not officially named until 1915. Belonging to the workaholic dog breed, not suitable for urban life. They are responsible for almost half of the shepherding work in the world. There is a saying: If you don't have cattle or sheep to watch over it, it will look after your children. And it was born to shepherd sheep. According to the evaluation, it may be the dog breed with the highest IQ.

Original Use: Cattle. Sheep

Today's Use: Playmate, Shepherd, Companion Dog, Fancy Show

Average Lifespan: 12~16 Years

Has very good stamina and can run for hours, which is one of the reasons the Border Collie is the best collie. The Border Collie is energetic, alert and enthusiastic. The IQ is comparable to that of a 6-8 year old child, and intelligence is one of his major characteristics. Very friendly with friends but visibly reserved with strangers, friendly with children. He is also an excellent sheepdog who enjoys learning and is content with it. And thrive in human friendship. Suitable for living outdoors and requiring a lot of exercise, the border collie is not only the best pet dog and companion dog in life, but also a good housekeeping dog in the family.

Have a high IQ, an instinctive tendency to work, and easy training. Their sharp, alert, enthusiastic expressions combined with their swift appearance, and their loyal and dependable nature suggest that at all times they have their ancestral blood, and that any appearance or temperament other than a working dog is not characteristic of them .

General Appearance

The general appearance should be that of a well-proportioned dog, with a smooth profile showing his temperament, graceful size and unparalleled balance. Combined with sufficient form, it is guaranteed that it will have the ability to remain active for long periods of time when used intentionally as a sheepdog. Any tendency to be rough or thin is not welcome.

Head

The skull is thick and flat, between the ears, tapering to the eyes, with a pronounced stop, and the cheeks are deep but not prominent. The muzzle is tapering towards the nose, strong and about the same length as the skull. The lips are closed and neat, and the nose is large with two nostrils. The color of the nose of all collies can be any solid color except pink or light, and is color-coordinated with the environment the dog is in.

Eyes

Eyes are well spaced apart, well sized ovals, in harmony with the coat color, but darker colors are best. In addition to chocolate, light colors are acceptable, and blue is also acceptable if it is a heterozygous color. The expression is gentle, but sharp, alert, and intelligent.

Ears

Ears should be of medium size and structure, well-spaced, half-erect and responsive in use, and should be hair-covered inside.

Mouth

Teeth should be sound, strong and evenly spaced, with lower incisors slightly set back but touching upper incisors for a scissors bite.

Neck

Neck of moderate length, strong and muscular, slightly arched, gradually widening to the shoulders, without a raspy or gruff sound.

Forequarters

Shoulders should be long and well angled to upper arms, elbows neither in nor out, forehead bone well developed and straight when viewed from the front type and parallel to each other. From the side, the f joint is flexible and flexible, and has a certain slope.

Body:

The body is slightly longer, the ribs have good elasticity, taper to the broad chest, the waist is wide and deep, the muscles are well-developed, the rear knee joint is flexible and flexible, flying The joints are short and strong, fully relaxed, straight and parallel to each other when viewed from the rear.

HINDQUARTERS:

The hindquarters are broad and muscular, sloping gracefully from the side to the base of the tail, the thighs are long, broad and well-muscled, the rear joints flexed and flexed , the hocks are short and short, fully relaxed, straight and parallel to each other when viewed from the rear.

Paws:

Oval in shape, with thick, firm pads, toes slightly arched and tightly together. The toenails are short and strong.

Tail:

The tail is slightly longer, set low at the base, and curved upwards to the base, giving a more graceful finish and balance to the body. The tail can be raised up when excited, but not over the back.

Movement:

Can lift all four feet to the minimum height for free and smooth movement, and tireless, movement has great concealment, from the front, the movement is straight forward , strong shoulders, elbows and flanks. Viewed from the rear, the thrust of the hips is both powerful and flexible, and the hocks are neither too close nor too far apart. At a trot, the feet get closer together with increasing speed, and at rest, stand in a square shape. Any tendency to have long legs, bull hocks or curved hocks is considered a serious defect.

Coat:

Double coat, the outer coat is of appropriate length, dense and somewhat rough, and the inner coat is short, soft and dense, ample The coat provides protection against changes in the weather and constitutes the mane, short hair and tail hair. On the face, the tips of the ears, forehead (except feathering), and hind legs from hock to ground are short and smooth, and smooth coat is acceptable.

Color:

A variety of colors are acceptable, but white should not be the dominant color.

Size:

Height: 48-53 cm (about 19-21 inches) at withers for males

females at withers 46-51 cm (approximately 18-20 inches)

Defects:

Any deviation from the above points is considered a defect, and the degree of defect is strictly The impact on canine health and welfare is proportional.

Note: Male dogs should be born with two apparently normal testicles that are completely placed in the scrotum.