Can Border Collies live in apartments?

A Border Collie may also be able to live in an apartment if they have a human companion that provides them exercise and MENTAL STIMULATION. Training, food toys, puzzle toys and games are all ways to provide mental stimulation to a working dog. Because these dogs were bred to hunt, they often are high energy dogs.

How do I keep my border collie healthy?

Routine Care, Diet, and Exercise

1. Brush her coat at least weekly.
2. Border Collies generally have good teeth, and you can keep them perfect by brushing them at least twice a week!
3. Clean her ears weekly, even as a puppy.
4. She’s a very smart dog with lots of energy, so keep her mind and body active, or she’ll get bored.

What are the cons of having a Border Collie?

List of the Cons of Border Collies

• Some Border Collies have natural nipping behaviors that are challenging to stop.
• Border Collies can be highly territorial.
• You must get the energy out of the Border Collie.
• There must be high levels of backyard security in place for your dog.

How much does it cost to have a border collie?

Expect to pay about $600 and up for Border Collies, who are meant to be pets and have complete documents but have no show quality. For a premium puppy with papers, breeding rights, and superior lineage, prepare a budget for $1,300 to $4,500. Sometimes, even more.

Do Collie dogs bark a lot?

Border collies are known for barking a lot and they generally like to be heard. They will often bark when they are hungry, excited, bored, playful, lonely, or in need of their owner’s attention. Thankfully, border collies are intelligent dogs and they can be trained to bark less.

Can I own a border collie?

Border Collies can make good family pets, but only for those dogs that do not have the intense herding instincts and for the families prepared to deal with the ramifications of this behavior. The two natural instincts of the child and the dog are entirely incompatible.

Is it hard to work with a collie?

These dogs are more difficult to work with. The most common behavioral issue is excessive barking, typically when bored and left outside, or when left alone too much. All Collies are individuals, but in general, Smooth Collies tend to be more athletic and agile and retain more working instincts.

How to stop Collie from shedding?

Brushing your dog is actually the best and first thing you should do to manage shedding. If you brush your Collie every day you will find the hair in your house much reduced. Regular brushing will remove loose hairs from the coat and stimulate the skin to increase circulation and improve overall coat health.

Do Smooth Collies need to be trimmed?

Regular trimming is also needed, especially around the dog’s hind end, for sanitary reasons. Obviously, Smooth Collies don’t need combing or trimming, but they still need frequent brushing when the dog is shedding (because hairs that end up in the brush do not end up on your clothes and furniture!)

Do Collies bark a lot?

Collies become unhappy if left for long periods of time without the companionship of people or other pets. Unhappiness can result in chronic barking or destructive chewing. Rough and Smooth Collies have a soft, sweet personality.