10 Fascinating Facts About the Border Collie
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- If you love Border Collies, and there may be something amiss if you don't, then you will know how wonderful a dog they can be. However, these 10 fascinating facts about the Border Collie from AnimalWised will help you get to know them even more. We look at the habits and behaviors of the Border Collie, find out about the Border Collie's history and enjoy finding out ways we can make this dog a vital part of our lives. We also look into some interesting aspects and dispel some myths. If you want to know more about the Border Collie you can take a look at this article on the differences between the Border Collie and the Australian Shepherd: www.animalwised.com/differenc...
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My Border Collie would chase people on a bike. It got so bad I had to take his bike away.
The Magic Rat
I actually laughed out loud
Saaaaame
most sheep and shepherding dogs have motion sensitivity
I did not see that coming...
Very good haha
My Border Collie was the love of my life. If there is a heaven, then she will be there loyally waiting for me when I get get there.
NM Flash I’m crying, this comment
If you repent your sins
I believe there is a heaven, and our dogs are there waiting for us. I just lost my border collie 1 month ago. She was my best friend.
How you so sure that you'll be to Heaven???
All dogs go there but how you???
There is a Heaven. God loves you so much, he gave his only son, Jesus for you and your sins, so you can asks Jesus in your heart and repent for your sins and live with him forever. God bless you. John 3:16.
The border collie is also extremely sensitive, and can have their spirit crushed with a hard human. That can also cause behavior issues. They are often misunderstood around other dogs, as they are not interested in them, but more interested in objects (balls, frisbees, sheep, agility, humans). Literally the best canine in the planet!
All so very true! They are the most amazing breed by far. 💖🐾🐾
Absolutely! I was very stern when I first rescued my border collie. Quickly I realized she did not respond and only shut down when I would treat her like other breeds I've experienced. Only when I exrpressed happiness she would light up and do anything I'd ask her to. She completly changed me into a more positive person and I'm convinced she was an angel sent down to make me a better person.
Funny that you mention this. My 7 month old BC could care less about the random family’s dog that they are walking, but just wants to meet them. Usually the other dog does not feel the same.
Very true, Robin. Building that special relationship with you BC from puppy stage has been an essential ingredient. Of course, no one should ever strike a dog. Border collies always want to please and can read our human emotions so well. I'm sure they pick up the emotional undertext of our voices. They truly are a gift.
@@msmichelle822 same experience and now I’m sold on border collies. I have to be gentle with my bc or his feelings get very hurt. Just a stern talking to works wonders. But encouragement is my go to with him! So smart!
My border collie, Jess, was an amazing dog, with all of the intelligence, energy, playfulness, and loyalty they’re famous for. She was never a barker, and seemed to like everyone, even strangers. One day, when she was about 7, a workman came to the house to do some odd jobs. Jess immediately positioned herself between the man and me, keeping him about 7 feet away from me. She stood stiff, the hair along her back standing straight up, every muscle tense, while a low guttural growl seemed to fill the room. She had never acted like this. Never growled at anyone. Clearly, she sensed something in this man that I didn’t. I believed her. I told the man that I didn’t need the work done any longer, and told him to leave. For a split second it appeared he might argue or move toward me, but Jess’ growl got even more menacing and the man backed out of the house and went away. I never discovered what the problem was, what kind of trouble he might have brought, but since Jess never again behaved like that (and she lived another 10 years) I still believe she knew he had bad intentions and saved us from harm.
I have grown up with collies, would always trust their instincts 100%. We have 3/4 different postman one actually leaves chewie's rolled up in elastic bands with the mail, he gets on with all, bar 1 & I go with the dogs all the time, something has happened between them or the guy is someone to be unsure of, simple.
Animals have a more acute sense about them, guy probably had drugs in his system, or perhaps just smelled wrong.
Sucks he drove his tools and truck all the way out there for 0$... i would have charged you for travel.
@@Stickyfingers7544 Exactly, what a nutcase
I had a border collie named Jess! She was a black and white one.
I have a border collie in Egypt. Yes wrong climate I know. But last night Sam started growling and ran to the bathroom door.
He started whimpering as I approached the door. I turned the light on, opened the door and there were two Scorpions on the wall.
This dog is incredible. Saved our lives last night.
That’s just scorpions tho
@@helloyes4822 I have wild geckos in my house and garden since this post. Not a scorpion in sight.
Live in or near the desert? Have geckos in your house and garden
Works a charm. With ants too
Hwa fe border collies f masr ? 3omry ma shoft wahed hena :D
I wanted to get a border collie as well. I also live in Egypt.
Hello Yes it might have been poisonous
"all dogs are faithful"
-*laughs in husky*
A group of shibas are laughing with the husky.
I have a Border Collie. Best person in my family i swear. Love her to death
Same
MIlana Mathers i have a question, i wanted to get a border collie for a long time but i wanted to ask if they shed a lot?
Ida Waterwave yes I have two mid length fur and they are a night mate at shedding ..
Get a smooth collie ( short hair )
@@idkanymore2542 Long haired border collies shed quite a lot but if you r getting a short haired one, then they don't shed as much
MIlana Mathers I definitely agree. My dog is a 23 mth old bc x kelpie and he is the one person I ALWAYS get along with. They are so lovely.
I had a border collie I got for free at a feed store as a kid. That dog was so damn smart, hardly anything we 'trained' him to do was really trained, he just learned by himself by us engaging with him. He grew old while I was in college and after a few years of him losing his sight and hearing (he caught on to our hand motions as we talked all his life, so he knew what "come here" in the waving motion meant), we eventually put him down due to cancer complications. One of the saddest days of my life. Such a loyal dog and a perfect breed for families who have at least a few acres to roam. Currently I have a german shepherd, another fantastic breed in the herding group. It's not always about the breed, you got to build that connection with dogs and create that bond.
We are up to our 5th border collie, and all you say about them is true. Be kind and good to them and you will get it back in buckets.
We bought a border collie 3 weeks ago. We adored him from the start. Even at 11 weeks old, he shows intelligence and lotsa love. For a 62-63 years old couple, its a bit difficult to adapt to his never ending energy and playfulness, but I'm sure the rewards will be tremendous in a few months.
Mine is 10 years old....he's so intelligent it gets scary.
Incredible mind reader. All I have to do is "think" and she understands every thought. Gets me up at 0630 sharp, uses "little girl squeaks". to go out or come in. Barks only used to warn off intruders. Loved to be loved. Took Dixie to obedience training, and she had "sit, stand': "come", "stay", "obstacle course," "sea/saw", "heal", after the first lesson, She simply watched the older border collies :"do their stuff" and when I took her off the leash, she had already mastered the course. Dixie is a "cow girl" with a weight ( 90 pounds - large for some border collies) to stand her authority over cows and rams. Great companion... always ready to go for a walk, a ride, wrestle, play tug of war.
a 90 pound border collie? lmao wtf?
I handled 2 Borders as Search & Rescue/Cadaver dogs for 22 years. Unlike other breeds that behave as robots, you can watch the Border actually figure out problems. With my first partner, Phantom, I would intentionally use a synonym that I knew he hadn't heard before. He would cock his head thinking then do the action I was speaking about! My second, Scout, alerted on a 1000-year-old human bone secreted inside a file cabinet in an office.
RIP both.
My Border collie Skye was my life’s soulmate- an extraordinary dog whose presence graced my days. I miss him every day after 20 years.
I feel this way about my Border Collie, Darla. She died in 2014 and I still think about her everyday.
my story, too. only longer.
Border Collies for President ♥
They’re far too smart to take the job.
sandy roberts-anderson ikr, like many other dogs they know it’s stressful and they’ll have lest time with the hoomans and even get haters omg
Yeah... Any border collie is much more intelligent than Trump
If Trump can do it...sure
Tiger Heart haha trump bad, funny
I had a poodle for 19 years. Loved her dearly! Then I got a border. Totally different dog, seriously. Borders can read you and are just too freaking intelligent.
I have a border collie, but don't put down a poodle...they are the second most intelligent breed of dog. but yeah, a border will try and out-smart you.
There is no love more than the way a Border Collie loves his master. I had Fergus ,Dougal and Hamish. When I die I'm going to doggie heaven so I can be with them again
Me too
I used to have a border collie. My parents got him when I was a baby and he passed away when I was in the forth grade. Fetch was a very hilarious and sweet dog. I'll always miss him 💙
I own a border collie mix,very intelligent and stubborn,,if she doesn’t want to do it,that’s it.she doesn’t bark,and every one is welcome but I love her
My border collie is 11, he knows where I am going by what I am putting on. OMG he is so smart. He knows things before I do. Scary, and the way they look at you, they are very expressive with their eyes. Love my Dexter.
My mate had a Border Collie, and we would take him with us walking in Cumbria UK, we would throw the ball for him all day long walking miles over mountains and valleys, the dog was active every second, but he never got tired, never faltered, and at the end of the day we would sit outside a pub having a pint, and the dog would have the ball in his mouth, wagging his tail, looking at us to throw it some more. He was a legend!
My dog is a lab/shepherd/border collie mix and she is one of the smartest dogs I have ever been around. She learned her name immediately, potty trained herself, and learns basic commands in about 20 minutes. She picks up on everything and is friendly with pretty much everyone, loves kids, loves kitties (she grew up with 3 cats and thinks she's a kitty), and gets along with most dogs. She is the best first dog I could have ever hoped for. Border Collies & Australian Shepherds are beautiful, intelligent, special dogs.
my border collie analyses everything, and plans his moves before he makes them. he loves watching movies and can takes strong notice of every little animal on the flat screen. What a great silky smooth loving pooch!
My Grandad would only ever have border collies so I’ve been brought up loving these dogs and they will forever be my favourite dogs.
My dog is a border collie mix and yes she is sooooo smart, she easily learned commands from me and is so sweet and loyal ☺️❤️
I have a 11 month female tricolor. The four of us live in an apartment, wife, two kids and me. We are very active. We try to take the dog to whatever we need to do outside. I walk the dog once a day, but it feels more like a run or jog, as the dog doesn't like to walk much. At home, she get herself busy chasing and playing hide and seek with our two cats. She is super social and friendly with everybody, people and pets. Bottom line: you can have a BC in an apartment, as it is not the place, the area, but your lifestyle and surroundings that really matter to the animal. IMHO.
Take a Frisbee along and enjoy the fun, but watch out for traffic
My partner and I are going to have one and we live in an apartment. Your comment made us feel less anxious!
Yeahhhh my border collie did not get the memo about being intelligent...... He's veryyyy special to say the least. I love him though.
I CAN RELATE LOL OMG
I have 2 lovely border collies, Maisie turned 2 in human years back in June, is tri colored and very small for her age. Banjo turned 4 months old today (6-9-20) he loves to run around the backyard with his sister, loves sleeping, eating (just like Maisie), HATES baths (also like Maisie) a knows how to play fetch (Maisie can’t tho lol).
~Things they have in common~
Both hate baths
Both love food
Both love going on walks
Both are very smart
Both are border collies!
~Thing that they don’t have in common~
Banjo hates car rides but Maisie loves them
Maisie has a lot more friends
Banjo likes to fight with Maisie’s best friend cherry (a jug, yes it’s a dog breed)
Maisie is tri colored but banjo is not
Maisie is older than banjo
Banjo is a lot more vocal and talks a lot
Banjo thinks he’s a cat
What am I doing I’m supposed to be sleeping, and here I am writing like a autobiography of my dogs wth
after spending lifetime with two of them i absolutly love there love and cant imagine life without one arround.. This dog is pure love !!
I had a border collie/lab mix that was basically an overgrown border collie. She would try to herd songbirds and children. She was the smartest, most loving dog I have ever lived with. A touch of BC will add something brilliant to any mix.
I just got a border collie pit mix and didn’t know she was a border collie until yesterday this brings me so much happiness in my head I’m like “the price went up”-although I’m not literally speaking because I would never sell her. I love my last pit that passed but she is just as great and even better, this just seals the deal and adds so much more awareness to her personality. The ears were a dead give away for the lovely lady working at the pet store.
Thank God for that lady, today we manifest so much joy as we celebrate her adoption. I’m grateful, overjoyed and prepared to give her the life she deserves
My princess is a border collie and she is much smarter than her 3 non-border collie brothers. I was so lucky to be able to rescue the best dog ever! She is truly a joy and a blessing!
Border Collies are so lovely!!
I've got a 5yo BC.. He's easily the most intelligent dog that I've ever been around in all of my 49 years!!
we had border collie up until a few years ago. Awesome dog, very smart, very congenial, not that hyper. He LOVED taking baths! You had to be sure to close the bathroom door when you were bathing, or he'd jump in with you. His stomach twisted and he passed, before we could get him to the vet. Really, really miss him.
I’m so sorry about your dog. I lost a family dog last year too, it was so sad. But I can’t even imagine anything happening to mine..I have a 2 year old male BC. I’m crazy about him, & I worry a lot because he has a super sensitive stomach. So I’m just wondering, but what exactly do you mean his stomach twisted??
Sorry 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭
I'm sorry to hear about your friend!
I am, currently, training my second border collie mix.
My first, now 12, a lab/husky/border collie, has been off-leash in the yard, and on walks, since he was 7 months. I've had people trying to buy him his whole life. I started at 5k, told one five figures, and he last person to ask was told he couldn't afford him. It was fun, the looks i got.
My 9 month, a border collie/austrailian shepherd/hangin tree/blue heeler, is progressing nicely. He's an easy walk, amazing recall, and showing more of his intelligence, daily.
While no experience with a pure border collie, I can say that my mixes have been amazing. Intelligent, workable, friendly...amazing dogs.
You certainly know when you have them...they make damn sure of that!...Love them to bits, would never be without mine
I'm getting a 3 year old rescue border collie soon and I'm so excited to have one in my life
My border collie herds my 2 bunnies around the the house but she never hurts them. Its sooooo cute!
how many times do you walk the dog? not criticizing u or anything, i just wanna know because my dad is gonna buy one for me ;)
How many times your
walk the border Collie
@@nathanmccumber2614 they need 2 hours exercise a day at least. Puppies its usually their age in months x 5, twice a day (i think) So 4 month pld puppy, 20min 2x a day
mine does the same our bunnies. i have a smaller dog that got out by accident and he ran after him and ran circles around him till i got there.
I had a border collie when I was a kid. She was an amazing dog.
These dogs are exceptional companions. My mothers was her shadow he would’ve done anything for her.
I have one and it’s a sable colour, they are just so loving. They would never leave your side and are the most loyal dogs anyone could ask for. If anyone gets a dog it has to be a collie.
My parents got a border collie mix when I born, we grew up together, and I loved him so much. I remember his little black eye and triangle ears, I hope I can get another one as soon as I can buy a house so it has space to run around and be active.
I have a border collie!! Wonderful dogs!!!
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Heidi Zöhrer me too!
Border collies are the best❤️ such great dogs and so smart. Dream dog!
I just got one today! They so sweet😍 and loyal it’s always by my side☺️
What are you going to name it ??
Sandy Harris her name is maya
Dog proof your home, and keep her running, it will save you alot of frustration
Is he dead now ?
@@s-4447 that was my dog's name
I love border collies they are amazing dog breed, personally I love the plain black and white fur.
I wanted a tricolor and I managed to get a beautiful puppy, but after about a year she lost the brown parts and she was only black and white. The breeder wouldn't take her back so we had her put down just to spite him. I know it's wrong but anyone else would do the same
I'm watching this while cuddling next to my border collie. He is adorable and l love him!
Don't forget how stubborn they can be aswell. My border collie used to herd wild animals to me when we walked the the forest, never trained her to that either
I have a 7 month old BC , Finegan, he's just lovely, so sweet, fun and personable.
I just got a 2-month-old Border Collie last week. Best decision ever, I can't wait to see what kind of dog he grows up to.
I love Border Collies, they are so cute!❤
My Border Collie is the most amazing dog ever. And the most annoying too!!!
I just found him in the neighborhood and laying while my neighbor was peting him. Everyone loves him sm.
My border collie died and I miss him still everyone loved him and even ppl who fear dogs felt safe he was very smart 😢
I bet he loved his life with you ❤️❤️
*I've had 4 Border Collies...best dogs in the world...my dad passed away suddenly this year and it was very hard on my boy...he sat at the backdoor for 2 months waiting for him :/*
My Border Collie was the smartest dog in the world hands down he live 19 and a half years and while I can't tell you very much about him because of it being top Secret his name was tux and he was truly amazing I lost him in May of 2019
sorry for that
Wow what a long life!!!
So sorry.
Mine was almost 17 and was the smartest dog in the world as well! 😉
I know he's waiting for me when I get there. I'm sure yours will be there for you too. 🐾🐾🙏
Was your border collie in the military? I rescued one. They said she was abandoned on a military base. I was always skeptical of that. She came to me incredibly trained, but didnt know how to play ball. Thats the one thing I had to teach her.
I’m getting a border collie sometime soon and I just can’t wait
First dog I remember was a Border Collie, my auntie's dog, and it was the first dog that ever bit me! It was my fault, I decided that I was smarter than she was and was taught a valuable lesson and, it was one that's stuck with me.
Later in life, a mate bred Collies as working dogs and they were characters, all individuals and all smarter than me. A good few ended up as search dogs, SARDA, and performed in incidents like Lockerbie to great praise.
Collies have that look about them, they eye you up trying to decide how they can use you to their advantage but, what a breed. Brilliant dogs, loyal as hell and just so much fun. What more can you ask?
I could do without the bite on my backside though......
Best breed ever ❤️
The border collie is one of the most beautiful dogs i have ever seen, also it has I similar appearance as the siberian husky
These dogs, are amazing, so affectionate and intelligent.
The Border Collie is not "a direct descendant" of the Australian Shepherd as is claimed in the video. As noted earlier in the video, the breed (Border Collie) is very old. The Australian Shepherd is much more recently developed breed--and yes, a "direct descendant" of the Border Collie.
Teresa Unger i understand that you have it backwards, Australian shepherds are an American breed,and have nothing to do with Australia
@@jamesfogerty3044 I don't have anything "backwards" so I guess YOUR understanding is a bit lacking. I never claimed Australian Shepherds had anything to do with Australia---where exactly did you get that from? The Border Collie was used in the development of the Australian Shepherd, and of the two, is the older breed.
@@jamesfogerty3044 Also, it is not true they have "nothing" to do with Australia...you might want to broaden your research.
Teresa Unger And Australian Shepard’s aren’t from Australia.
@@kenwarnshuis9951 Oh, did you think they were?
After 4 years i still dont know what goes on in-between my sons pointy ears but i feel he knows exactly whats going on in my head
Thank you animal wise that was an amazing video!!!!!! love you!!!!
Faithful and smart, yes, and one of my friends found out that his border collie started to trick him to get more food
I have one that was rescued from a bad home when she was very young and is afraid of almost everything which in turn makes her very aggressive towards strangers and things &sounds she does not know but is so loveable and friendly towards family.. I would love to fix her behaviour but would never be without her.. she is a big part of the family they are an excellent dog.
I like how you explained so many things about the border collie. I didn't know that their herding instinct also had to be trained.
When my older sister was born, the collie my parents owned never left the side of the cot. The only people he let near her were my parents.
I miss my border collie
my Border Collie will give way to me if I am walking towards him in darkness, while won't in bright conditions. he knows I cannot see him in dark. absolutely fantastic
Thats really cool! I really want to get a border collie when I'm older. But then again any animals I see I want them as my pet.....
Be prepared to be forced to run alot, my border collie is always running
You won't be able to keep up with them when you're older you should get one while you're young trust me
I have a border collie he’s 6 months he’s amazing he has a blue eye and brown
This is my favorite dog ever. I love seeing them. I wish I could own one but I don’t have enough time. Maybe one day 😩 great dogs.
Omg :O the video where the little girl and the border collie blowing bubbles together...
Simply amazing breed
My wee Scots mum had a border collie and since she had prior understanding of this great canine from her life growing up,in Scotland pre-war. He came to trust her and from that point on, they became inseperable.....she asking and tasking him and he completing those challenges every waking hour, amazing her......he was her personal "shadow" until the sad day that God recalled him to patrol his mountains......my wee mum was hurt by his leaving her, but quickly knew she'd be reunited with him when her time came, she was relieved......I am very happy that they met and were so close for many years.....! God bless them both...!
The activity in the forest with my Border Collie Blues allowed me to survive the difficult time of the pandemic.
Get your facts right the Borrder collie is not descended from the Australian collie .. the Australian collie was bred from the Border Collie .
Yeah all these 'facts' don't hold much truth
Typo?
You mean Australian Shepherd right
The Border Collie is from Scotland
Pupppyfind
just got a puppy shes a border collie husky mix 😳 shes a handful but so intelligent and a sweetheart.
Thank you.❤
Omg this helped me soo much
Bet you guys at this channel love your what you do. 👍🏾
They are fantastic!
Thank you for the information on the border collies I would love to adopt a border collie pup
The best dog bread in the world bar none ..
These dogs are just so amazing
Use to breed Border Collie's, loved them to death. Best dogs in the world.
I have one that is 6 months he’s really adorable and incredibly smart. We are working on training him
My sister loves border collies, thus she has had 3 so far, only being 23. Her first, was amazing, he was trained and lovely. Her second, Casper, he’s giagantic. His ears prick up, and he is a blue Merle. Her most recent, Lucy, is a red. She has strange colouring and barks. She is still a puppy (but so is casper)none of my sisters dogs bark. Lucy was recently given to our older sister, because they are alike...... somehow? And I have a border collie Celpie cross. Pepper has border collie markings straight ears, slim fur, and a long nose. You can see her breed right away. I’ve lived with border collies my whole life, they are exceptional dogs and yes, are very loyal. Being a family of 9 kids, someone was always home so it was never a problem.
My border collie is named oreo and hes a good dog, we adopted him when school ended. hes a big brother to Snow, but...
Snow died ;-;
and Oreo is a guard dog to our family and bark if no one is at the house.
Hes a good boi :3
love this vidieo.
I love Mr. Kitty, my male Border. He's my best friend and hangs out with me all day.
WOW thanks 🐕🔮🏆🥰
Absolutely love my Collies!
I really want a border collie but I work a full time job. I got my first border collie when I was 12 and I trained him to go off leash in a field and on our lawn in just 3 weeks at the age of 15 weeks. I work a full time job and I am going to give him 1 hour of field exercise in the morning and 1-2 hours when I come home. I will also be paying a neighbourhood kid to walk my dog around the block and play with him in my backyard for a bit. Do you think my dog will be ok.
The Border Collie is NOT always good around children. Mine wanted to herd them and control their crazy antics (according to HIS outlook). Problem is that mothers don't like it when a Border Collie attempts to dominate their children. Cody was fine with kids when he was a pup. But when he matured, a switch went off and he suddenly DIDN'T like kids. He also didn't like it when someone he didn't know LOOKED DIRECTLY INTO HIS EYES. He took it as a threat and came up into their face with a hard nip. People don't like it, but he interpreted their stare as being a CHALLENGE to him. ---- He was STILL an amazing dog and was my BEST FRIEND. He died on 29 Oct 2019. I miss him SO MUCH>
Me and my family have been talking about getting one so I decided to watch this to get more facts. Good job, now let me go tell my dad 😄
i cant belive im waching border collie videos so cute
My border collie was born with a short tail and when she had puppies there were a few of them born with short tails as well in can be traced back to when they worked on the canal on narrowboats in the uk.
Interesting !
So cute
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Albert Einstein is that you?
My Border Collie is Josie, raw flame and live wire, love her to bits.