{"id":64190,"date":"2022-04-16T11:01:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:01:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:01:15","slug":"are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Border Collies a good family dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_Border_Collies_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Are Border Collies a good family dog?\">Are Border Collies a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Do_Border_Collies_bark_a_lot\" title=\"Do Border Collies bark a lot?\">Do Border Collies bark a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#How_big_do_Border_Collies_get\" title=\"How big do Border Collies get?\">How big do Border Collies get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Do_Border_Collies_shed_a_lot\" title=\"Do Border Collies shed a lot?\">Do Border Collies shed a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_Border_Collie\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Border Collie?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Border Collie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_Border_Collies_good_for_first_time_dog_owners\" title=\"Are Border Collies good for first time dog owners?\">Are Border Collies good for first time dog owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_Border_Collies_high_maintenance\" title=\"Are Border Collies high maintenance?\">Are Border Collies high maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_Border_Collies_good_with_family\" title=\"Are Border Collies good with family?\">Are Border Collies good with family?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#How_do_I_get_my_border_collie_to_stop_barking\" title=\"How do I get my border collie to stop barking?\">How do I get my border collie to stop barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Do_Border_Collies_make_good_house_pets\" title=\"Do Border Collies make good house pets?\">Do Border Collies make good house pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_Border_Collie\" title=\"How big is a full grown Border Collie?\">How big is a full grown Border Collie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Is_a_Border_Collie_classed_as_a_medium_or_large_dog\" title=\"Is a Border Collie classed as a medium or large dog?\">Is a Border Collie classed as a medium or large dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Do_Border_Collies_shed_excessively\" title=\"Do Border Collies shed excessively?\">Do Border Collies shed excessively?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#How_do_I_get_my_Border_Collie_to_stop_shedding\" title=\"How do I get my Border Collie to stop shedding?\">How do I get my Border Collie to stop shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Do_Border_Collies_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Do Border Collies like to cuddle?\">Do Border Collies like to cuddle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#What_are_the_cons_of_having_a_Border_Collie\" title=\"What are the cons of having a Border Collie?\">What are the cons of having a Border Collie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_Border_Collies_good_for_first_time_owners\" title=\"Are Border Collies good for first time owners?\">Are Border Collies good for first time owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_Border_Collies_hard_to_look_after\" title=\"Are Border Collies hard to look after?\">Are Border Collies hard to look after?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Why_I_should_not_get_a_Border_Collie\" title=\"Why I should not get a Border Collie?\">Why I should not get a Border Collie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Can_a_Border_Collie_be_a_house_dog\" title=\"Can a Border Collie be a house dog?\">Can a Border Collie be a house dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_Border_Collies_easy_to_train\" title=\"Are Border Collies easy to train?\">Are Border Collies easy to train?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#What_is_the_most_high-maintenance_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the most high-maintenance dog breed?\">What is the most high-maintenance dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_Border_Collies_hard_to_keep\" title=\"Are Border Collies hard to keep?\">Are Border Collies hard to keep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Are_collies_high-maintenance\" title=\"Are collies high-maintenance?\">Are collies high-maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-border-collies-a-good-family-dog\/#Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_border_collie\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a border collie?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a border collie?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Border_Collies_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Are Border Collies a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes! <\/b><b>In general, Border Collies are energetic, even-tempered and eager to please, making them a good choice for a family pet. They get along well with children and other pets provided they are introduced properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Border_Collies_bark_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Border Collies bark a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Border Collie is a barking breed. They are easily visually stimulated which is often why <b>they bark so much. They will bark at anything that moves quickly, such as bikes, skate boards and the like.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Border_Collies_get\"><\/span>How big do Border Collies get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Border Collie<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Border_Collies_shed_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Border Collies shed a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In terms of shedding, the BC falls somewhere in the middle of the pack. <b>During most of the year, the border collie sheds a moderate amount. Brushing your dog two to three times a week to remove dead hair is typically plenty to keep the shedding under control. Twice a year, however, that shedding goes into overdrive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_Border_Collie\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Border Collie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whilst puppies are more hyperactive and energetic than older dogs, and hyperactivity levels should lessen with age. That said, under-exercised Border Collies really struggle to relax. <b>They are very intelligent and energetic and if under-stimulated, both mentally and physically, they can become very unhappy dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Border_Collies_good_for_first_time_dog_owners\"><\/span>Are Border Collies good for first time dog owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the average person, <b>Border Collies are probably not a good first dog. Border Collies require at least two hours of off-leash exercise every day and lots of daily mental stimulation to keep their minds healthy and avoid behavioral problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Border_Collies_high_maintenance\"><\/span>Are Border Collies high maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Collies aren&#8217;t too high maintenance on the grooming front. You should definitely expect them to shed  and more so in the spring and autumn  but they aren&#8217;t as bad as some other breeds. Brushing your Collie&#8217;s fur a couple of times a week should help keep on top of the dead hairs and keep their coat in good condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Border_Collies_good_with_family\"><\/span>Are Border Collies good with family?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Generally speaking, Border Collies make great family dogs.<\/b> However, even though they are terrific playmates and excellent watchdogs, they do require a particular lifestyle to be happy and make their owners content as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_border_collie_to_stop_barking\"><\/span>How do I get my border collie to stop barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your pup&#8217;s &#8216;speak&#8217; command, but the moment he starts to bark, tell him to be Quiet! in a firm, no-nonsense tone. Patiently wait for your pup to stop barking. The moment he finally stops, praise him and give him a treat. Repeat this to help your pup associate the command with the action and the reward.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Border_Collies_make_good_house_pets\"><\/span>Do Border Collies make good house pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes! <\/b><b>In general, Border Collies are energetic, even-tempered and eager to please, making them a good choice for a family pet. They get along well with children and other pets provided they are introduced properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_Border_Collie\"><\/span>How big is a full grown Border Collie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Males stand as tall as 22 inches and weigh up to about 45 pounds (20 kilograms). Females stand as tall as 21 inches and weigh up to about 42 pounds (19 kilograms).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Border_Collie_classed_as_a_medium_or_large_dog\"><\/span>Is a Border Collie classed as a medium or large dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes! <\/b><b>In general, Border Collies are energetic, even-tempered and eager to please, making them a good choice for a family pet. They get along well with children and other pets provided they are introduced properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Border_Collies_shed_excessively\"><\/span>Do Border Collies shed excessively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Border Collies Shed? The unfortunate answer for most is, yes. They are a long-haired double-coated breed and tend to shed a lot. Twice a year, things can go from bad to worse pretty quickly  <b>in fall and spring, they shed excessively<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_Border_Collie_to_stop_shedding\"><\/span>How do I get my Border Collie to stop shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can&#8217;t stop a Border collie from shedding. But you can take control of it with a simple routine. Brush your collie out three times a week with a pin brush or slicker brush. Personally I recommend a good slicker brush as it&#8217;s more effective in removing loose hair and surface level mats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Border_Collies_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Do Border Collies like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Border Collie is a barking breed. They are easily visually stimulated which is often why <b>they bark so much. They will bark at anything that moves quickly, such as bikes, skate boards and the like.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_cons_of_having_a_Border_Collie\"><\/span>What are the cons of having a Border Collie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>List of the Cons of Border Collies<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some Border Collies have natural nipping behaviors that are challenging to stop.  <\/li>\n<li>Border Collies can be highly territorial.  <\/li>\n<li>You must get the energy out of the Border Collie.  <\/li>\n<li>There must be high levels of backyard security in place for your dog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Border_Collies_good_for_first_time_owners\"><\/span>Are Border Collies good for first time owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes! <\/b><b>In general, Border Collies are energetic, even-tempered and eager to please, making them a good choice for a family pet. They get along well with children and other pets provided they are introduced properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Border_Collies_hard_to_look_after\"><\/span>Are Border Collies hard to look after?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the average person, <b>Border Collies are probably not a good first dog. Border Collies require at least two hours of off-leash exercise every day and lots of daily mental stimulation to keep their minds healthy and avoid behavioral problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_I_should_not_get_a_Border_Collie\"><\/span>Why I should not get a Border Collie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whilst puppies are more hyperactive and energetic than older dogs, and hyperactivity levels should lessen with age. That said, under-exercised Border Collies really struggle to relax. <b>They are very intelligent and energetic and if under-stimulated, both mentally and physically, they can become very unhappy dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Border_Collie_be_a_house_dog\"><\/span>Can a Border Collie be a house dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Border Collies make good house pets? <b>Yes, Border Collies make brilliant family pets, but will need a home with a large garden where they can stretch their legs regularly. With intense herding instincts (they were developed to gather and control sheep), they are best for active families who head outside often.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Border_Collies_easy_to_train\"><\/span>Are Border Collies easy to train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes! <\/b><b>In general, Border Collies are energetic, even-tempered and eager to please, making them a good choice for a family pet. They get along well with children and other pets provided they are introduced properly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_high-maintenance_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the most high-maintenance dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 8 High-Maintenance Dog Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>#1 Akita. Sure, these exotic looking pups are exuberant and a joy to be around.  <\/li>\n<li>#2 Australian Shepherd. When you think of an Aussie, the words intelligent and active pawbably come to mind.  <\/li>\n<li>#4 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.  <\/li>\n<li>#5 Chow Chow.  <\/li>\n<li>#6 Dalmatian.  <\/li>\n<li>#7 Jack Russell Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>#8 Cocker Spaniel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Border_Collies_hard_to_keep\"><\/span>Are Border Collies hard to keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I hope you can see that most Border Collies are far too much dog for the average household. This is a dedicated working dog with a complex personality and special needs. <b>It&#8217;s difficult to keep this breed satisfied and well-behaved.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_collies_high-maintenance\"><\/span>Are collies high-maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the average person, <b>Border Collies are probably not a good first dog. Border Collies require at least two hours of off-leash exercise every day and lots of daily mental stimulation to keep their minds healthy and avoid behavioral problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_get_a_border_collie\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a border collie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whilst puppies are more hyperactive and energetic than older dogs, and hyperactivity levels should lessen with age. That said, under-exercised Border Collies really struggle to relax. <b>They are very intelligent and energetic and if under-stimulated, both mentally and physically, they can become very unhappy dogs<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Border Collies a good family dog?Do Border Collies bark a lot?How big do Border Collies get?Do Border Collies shed a lot?Why you shouldn&#8217;t get a Border Collie?Are Border Collies good for first time dog owners?Are Border Collies high maintenance?Are Border Collies good with family?How do I get my border collie to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64190"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64190"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64190\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}