The Border Collie is a shepherd dog of exceptional qualities. For many years the Border Collie has excelled in trials as a shepherd dog with extraordinary instinctive ability cattle sheep. The dog often performs this function without direction of the pastor. When the direction is given through whistles or hand signals in the context of human expertise. The Border Collie will lie with amazing precision timing and is dart in or out at the right time to lead the sheep, while maintaining intense eye contact or "looking" the sheep, which eye contact is a popular feature of the race. Anyone who has seen this dog herding the tests can not help but be fascinated by the exceptional talent of the race.

The Border Collie originated as the name implies, territories border of England and Scotland. The first trials were held at Pastor north Wales in 1873, where a dog named "Tweed" won the trial and also an award for being "the most handsome dog". It is said that this dog became the basis of race Border Collie.

The Border Collie was imported into Australia as a working sheepdog. The race developed there as a versatile herding dog. It was used successfully in both sheep and cattle and in the great Ranchlands of Australia became well known as the dog of the election meeting. When he later began to be imported into the United States, also joined the ranks of dogs are shown in dog shows and is popular as a dog Dog Agility and Obedience.

The dog is extremely agile, able to Crouch, spring and corner with skill for the purpose of driving the recalcitrant sheep or online. The boundary layer should not be overly extensive but should be double and sufficiently thick to be weatherproof. Apparently it like most of the dog, but with shorter feathers. There is a "good coat" variety of this breed, however, this variety appears mostly in Britain and the most popular type of jacket is "rough layer. The dog is of medium height and build and comes in many colors, but white should never be predominant.

This race is very instinctive. Coincidentally, the Border Collie and Newfoundland have been used in studies Human Genome Project genetic research and DNA markers for the comparison of the strong trends of behavior inherited. The Border Collie is marked as one of the most intelligent of breeds and is not happy without a job to do. He learns quickly and enjoys the challenge of learning. This is not a dog that is happy to left alone for hours in a house and should not be left unsupervised in an unfenced area. This dog needs mental and physical stimulation to be happy and healthy.

The dog does well in obedience, rally obedience, agility, flyball, herding sheep Trials and is a popular breed conformation. In addition to its medium size and high intelligence have become very useful as search and rescue dogs. These dogs should always display the stable temperament and absolutely without shyness. People who have this dog as animal company or utility dog have a loyal and faithful friend, someone who respond enthusiastically and willingly to any request and is happiest when asked to perform a job.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Animals.

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