All you need to know about Border Collies, Tales with Tails, Episode 5

[@sherrybrown4064]

Got my pup when he was 6 weeks old. He will be 8 years old this Christmas. Best dog I've ever had. I love my Jake.

[@fuzzy1237]

Getting ours tomorrow ( 8 weeks) Here comes the madness!

[@xvs01]

@@fuzzy1237 how is it going?

[@fuzzy1237]

@@xvs01 it’s been amazing. She’s the best dog ever Hard to begin with as it’s our first family dog and we were clueless Collies are so intelligent that in a way it’s their biggest weakness. They’re too bloody clever and to start with she was training us. But we got there in the end . She’s a great dog and we adore her She’s just over 8 months old now and a big girl

[@fuzzy1237]

@@xvs01 I’ve a video on my channel. My only video of her

[@christinemccarty8128]

I brought my BC home 3 Christmas's ago and he was just a baby then, we had always raised labs, lots of them, but this little guy was a challenge, but in good hands, because both me and my husband are both real dog lovers, Riley is his name and he has been such a loving addition to our home, he is so gorgeous and smart and we play and play and train him, we are lucky we have a lot of land out here, and he is able to experience the countryside. I just love him so much, it is hard to put it into exact words, but he is one of the best dogs we have ever had. I find myself smiling on my way home from work because I am thinking I am on my way to getting to see my boy!

[@unaestrella1876]

So does that mean that a lot of land is good for border collies? I really want one, I live in London now so I don't think it's fair to get one here. After I do my GCSE's and we move house near the seaside and a large garden, will be better. With BC's what kind of mental stimulation do u need? Can you give me an example of which a 16 year old could manage be herself with a Border collie? I'm a bit shy myself so I'm not keen on classes. I'm ready to take on challenges and getting a dog will lure me outside for hours. When you leave your border collie by himself how long is it and what do you leave for him to keep himself entertained? I'll do anything for my dog. I'm so keen to get one.

[@lindaduncan1775]

@@unaestrella1876 I have a 13 week old Border Collie,hes the third that Ive had.They are brilliant dogs,quick to learn,but can be headstrong,I put that down to their intelligence lol They think for themselves the way no other dog does,so that can be a challenge.But they are so worth it.they make loyal and loving companions.I wont lie and say my latest one has been the easiest :) But we have a definite bond,and he wont let me out of his sight.We are getting there and I wouldnt swap him for anything.I got him when he was barely six weeks old,he is off working farm dogs,but isnt expected to herd anything but me and my 2 cats :) So loads of exercise and mental stimulation,I feed him with a feeder toy for his evening meal,so that he has to work for it and he loves it.I also have a large garden,so after every walk,not off lead yet,we play fetch,then have a play time in the house,when he gets older ,the walks will get even longer than they are now,too soon can be bad for their growing bones,but again we will get there.Anyone looking to have a BC in their lives should be aware that theyre extremely active and need an outlet for that energy on a regul;ar basis,but the companionship and bond that results from that is so worth it.PS I love my wee hooligan lol xx

[@unaestrella1876]

@@lindaduncan1775 I'm rlly dedicated to training a border collie and everything . I've done so much research. It's been my favourite dog Breed since forever. I'm wondering on what gender to get, as all those farm films that I have watched have had a female bc, and I have wanted to be a farmer at one point in my life, and I have kind of looked up to it. I can't wait.

[@lindaduncan1775]

@@unaestrella1876 Hope you eventually get a Border Collie,I love them too.My old dog (not a BC) died last year at 14,before that though Id had two Collies.They were the best dogs ever,I have video of them but cant watch it because Id end up in floods of tears lol I had a male and a female,mother and son and still miss them to this day.The little guy I have now is just over 3 months old and at the moment hes a bit of a handful,but then all pups are till they settle.I love him to bits,and Im looking forward to him maturing ,and being able to walk a bit further with him.Good Luck with finding yours :)

[@unaestrella1876]

@@lindaduncan1775 thanks youuu!

[@ulrichenevoldsen8371]

I grew up with dogs and have dogs my whole grown up life. Never had a border collie, but I have always been drawn to this breed. Now I am in a place in my life where I am finally able to give a border collie the life it needs. So hopefully within the next year I will be the proud dad of a border collie

[@MusicLovesGigi]

So ... did it happen?

[@ulrichenevoldsen8371]

@@MusicLovesGigi no :(

[@johnkru1295]

I have one but he's a mix of border collie and collie. No excess energy problems at all. He's an amazing, gentle, affectionate soul!

[@manofbeard]

Had Border collies all my life. Lot of good advice here. Best dogs ever.

[@user-nq5hy7vn9k]

I live in a city(with a park just beside my house). Should I get one

[@_lex_ndre]

I've used body language when my BC companion was a puppy to tell her that loud noises like thunder and fireworks are ok. Now she is totally chill about that.

[@MacDaddysDawgz]

Excellent video on Border Collies and as a dog trainer for over 20 years I see all the time people have this breed cooped up in the house and then call me when they develop problems. I have 2 Border Collies myself and they both get run not only with playing fetch, but chasing me around the neighborhood at least twice a day and sometimes I see that still isn't enough for them.

[@daynerthechamp]

hands down best breed in the world

[@analarson2920]

yes but their needs must be met.

[@lwill2589]

Ewolf5150 What kind of dog do you have?

[@bokehintheussr5033]

@@analarson2920 They're so adorable, loyal, impressive and loving that it's hard not to be enthusiastic about meeting their needs. In fact, the instinct of BCs is to be obsessive about meeting their owners needs. Hard not to repay that kind of attention.

[@analarson2920]

@@bokehintheussr5033 very true I say as my service dog is an Aussie/Border cross, and as I lay here on the couch for a much needed break I have been covered in toys, pleading eyeballs as only their owners know all to well and try so very hard to resist and of course not laugh or I have lost the stare down. I will resist her as she just ate, and heartily at that, LOL😂

[@johnkennedy8363]

My boarder is 8 years old and has been adorable ever since she arrived at 3 months old. She does suffer during thunderstorms and is terrified of gunfire (which is quite often in Switzerland).

[@michaelo1929]

We have a border collie, and he is a very intelligent and loving dog. We throw the ball for him because he loves to chase after it, then he brings it back for us to throw over and over and over again. We also take him on a daily 2 mile walk which leaves him ready for his evening meal and finally allowing him to relax for the evening. He lives indoors with us, but with a lot of exercise and love, they are just fine. Remember; they need a purpose. Something to do, so be sure to play with them and allow them a lot of exercise. They make wonderful companion dogs.

[@neilwilson5785]

This is a very intelligent appraisal of the breed. Very good.

[@rwinter069]

Our Border Collie is 11 months old. This video explains a lot of the behaviors we see every day. Thanks for posting.

[@DogTVSouthAfrica]

Great! :)

[@Theranchhouse1]

My BC was a rescue and around 2 yrs when I got him...Apparently he had little socialization or playtime..I got him lots of toys and balls to play with??? a frisbe and when I threw them ...he would just look at them land and ignore them BUT !!! he had developed a fettish for his food bowl......LOL and he throws it up in air and catches it and herds it on the ground all over the place.....all the while growling & barking at it..... he refuses to play with any other toys? He is a beautiful and sweet dog !

[@pabi4710]

Just bought border collie puppy (2 months old) already was able to teach him tricks. Awesome dog.

[@pinkhorsemc7425]

How much?

[@pabi4710]

@@pinkhorsemc7425 1500$

[@pinkhorsemc7425]

@@pabi4710 holy crap

[@Cheere]

Agree they are so nice, smart

[@jaswmclark]

Train your Border Collie. or they wii end up training you.

[@woodspirit98]

you have to remember that B.C. know what you know. And they'll always remind you if you forget.

[@garybarnes4169]

I've had five border collies in the last 18 years (currently have two). I wouldn't consider owning any other breed. My first was unfazed by fireworks, but wasn't keen on shotguns. I'd leave the back door of the Land Rover open, and if he got bothered, he'd just and lie in there, like it was his den. My second hated fireworks, and would tremble and look for comfort, but she got very excited by the guns when I took her shooting and enjoyed it immensely. All five of my collies have had very different personalities.

[@MiTmite9]

Hahaha. This Border collie dropping her toy and then circling, coming back, circling----she makes our Border collie mix look TAME. Of course, our B.C. gets 9-mile hikes and LOTS of play time on the beach, joyously playing with other like-minded dogs.

[@stavroskirtopoulos7166]

Thanks for sharing that was very informative .. what a gorgeous breed :)))

[@johnrobinson3852]

My Border Collie is funny. She's scared of thunder and lightning but not the crack of a rifle

[@SeraphimRoad]

I suspect it has something to do with the frequency and duration of the sound. My Bordercollie is in actual pain when he hears the church bell ringing but doesn't care about gun shots from hunting rifles or even explosions. Fireworks does scare him though. Especially the whistling sounds. The bells from another church which has a deeper tone doesn't bother him.

[@1ifbyland2ifbysea]

had 3 all of them great dogs, they are a great breed but they have so much energy. mine are currently running through my house chasing each other barking. make sure you can accommodate a strong willed dog that needs to be walked a lot and excercise at least a hour minimum a day. I try to walk mine 2 hours and play ball for 2 hours every day. these are very special dogs and they all need to be with owners that love them and can handle them. they can be the best thing in your life but they can also be destructive if they do not have a job or do not get enough excercise. they need training and love to train. they are so special please do not get this dog if you cant handle this breed. they have such a big heart you are going to break it when you rehome them after building a bond with them.

[@mathildaapril1175]

Mine does it everyday. After my daughter takes her out for a 1 hour walk, she comes home and run around the house for another 10 minutes. When dog runs around the house insanely, it calls “zombie” 🤣🤣. Mine does it everyday.

[@helenab9973]

Many people say go for a walk and play at least 2 hours, but I think it's not enough. I have a mix papillon, I take her out 3 times a day each walk about 20 - 40 min, so it's already 1 or 1'5 hour, plus always play at home after breakfast, a bit lunchtime and evening. Also sometimes training and" brain" games. Easily additional 1 hour, so at least 2 hours activities a day for a small dog, but often around 3 hours, and even so, if there is more time, she could play all day (when we go for a hike for example, she runs for hours and after a short nap she is active again. I would imagine for Colies 4 hours is the minimum activity time, but they need more than that . Especially when they're young.

[@pantoffelslippers]

Thanks for the video. What kind of work can I give my BC? I have nothing to herd but my BC does have a large space. We play a lot and he’s never destructive but I always here people say you need to give your BC “work”. Never seen anyone explain “work” other than herding sheep.

[@jAZZCRU22]

My border collie love being outside by herself

[@simil252]

Thank you for this video 🙏 Lots of people don’t take into consideration the BC characteristics when getting a puppy. I’ve seen BC in a condo in downtown, I believe is just crazy for both the dog and the owner. This breed needs to have a job, a daily strenuous job or they could make your life difficult.

[@PeterJPickles]

Have a Border Collie, also had a standard Poodle, very similar.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

I know that pose! My Tess would get into that pose when she spotted the hens and roosters from the farm behind us settle in the peach tree behind our deck. When they got down to grabble for food, she'd take off and scatter them and they'd fly back home. She never hurt them. I took to a park that had ducks and geese and she'd run around the pond, not only herding them into it and not letting them out or not letting them into it. The kids thought Tess was funny til she decided they needed herding too. I put a stop to it and said "time to go home, "Tess". Wore her out and she napped til dinnertime. She also taught my new pup how to be my diabetic therapy dog before she died at 16.

[@JacGBoots1]

Thanks for great video and good information- love border collies ( and Golden retrievers)

[@mathildaapril1175]

I got a border collie for my daughter. BC IS A HANDFUL! But, we LOVE HER VERY MUCH. SHE MAKES US VERY HAPPY! This lady is right. Border collie requires a lot of exercise, time, attention and love. If you don’t have it, don’t get one.

[@seandoran2209]

We have a new collie puppy, 10 weeks thks this is helpful.

[@edwinschutjes8878]

I live in the innercity with my 3yo Border, so it's is very possible to have one on a tighter living space. But you're gonna need to make up for it. So we go hiking in the woods every day to meet his requirements and we play a lot of games and puzzles together at home to challenge him mentally. I love to spent so much time with him. They are sweet, loyal and extremely smart dogs. But if you are not able too meet the required amount of attention and excercise this is really not the breed for you.

[@megan154]

i have a border collie , and she’s the best, SWEETEST dog i’ve ever met. and we have A LOT of dogs in the family, but we found her when she was almost a year old in the mountains. she was extremely skinny and didn’t understand things like a normal house dog. she was afraid of lots of things like shovels, trash bags, anything weird like that. well she’s about 5 now and WILL NOT put on a collar or let me come anywhere near her with a collar, it’s insane. i’ve tried to sit with her and make her understand this thing will not harm her, etc but she still doesn’t understand and it sucks cause she lovvvvvvves runnning & i wish i could take her running 😩😩 !

[@maaaddas]

Hello! Very good video! I was wondering how much work they need every day? I mean, everybody says they are born for work, but what's the amount of work they need to be healtly and happy? 8 hours of herding work it's a bit different from 2 hours of walking and playing, or doing some agility in the weekend. What do you think about it?? =D

[@richboshart1201]

Great video. Pay attention apartment dwellers, townhome owners or those who keep their pets cooped up all day while they work. Not the breed for you.

[@curtheciscokid]

Very good video, watching this video I feel like your exactly describing my dog.

[@ginal.f.3462]

How do you calm a border collie during storms? My girl comes to me and paws my arm awhile before a storm approaches. My other dogs are fine, storms don't bother them. But she is much more sensitive than they are. I tried a thunder shirt but it doesn't help. And I cuddle and pet her during a storm until it passes. This helps her some. She wags her tail, stops pawing at me. But sometimes she walks around me or lays down on me for a little bit before getting back up and repeating this process. I know she's scared. I've even tried playing music to drown out the sound of the rain. But it doesn't help her. Is there a better way to handle a border collie during storms? Thank you

[@virginiaconnor8350]

I took my Tessie for a walkie to a park during the 4th of July and I guess she got used to them while sitting with me eating a hot dog and a few chips. No soda though or beer. I guess I had distracted her enough. Jack and his girlfriend Bo Peep were outside dogs so they grew used to them anyway.

[@jarradjames5868]

good video. I love my border collie Bexley and Sydney before her.

[@ncpdsa-tv7183]

Thanks for sub-titling the video for DEAF, hard of hearing, and hearing impaired persons.

[@LauraHopkinsCDL]

Great advice but none of mt Border Collies have ever reacted to thunder or any storms. Mind you I think its often down to how humans react around collies. Many thanks.

[@JacGBoots1]

i think sometimes they react differently if other dogs are around - depending upon how they react!

[@MiTmite9]

Studies have shown that noise sensitivity may well be largely genetic in nature. Some fears can be due to traumatic experience associated with certain sounds. There are breeds which seem predisposed to be fearful of loud sounds. They are mainly affect by thunder, wind in the trees, fireworks, loud traffic noises. You lucked out, getting a Border collie who is not overly sensitive to loud sounds. My one Border collie was fearful of fireworks and the sound of gun shots. She passed away. Our new Border collie has no fear of sounds. I have a 4.25lb dog who never turns a hair at any kind of loud noises and he has excellent hearing.

[@mathildaapril1175]

True. Mine does not afraid of thunder and lightening. I had her play outside in the rain yesterday. It rained and it had thunderstorm, plus lightening. She kept on playing and didn’t care about the sound. 🤣

[@cosimaschade3395]

in 2:34 there is a brown dog. Is it also a border collie? My dog looks similar.

[@ShipsKat]

Cosima Schade No, that isn't a BC, but there are brown BCs. They're bred for behaviour, over looks, so their physical appearance can vary more than other breeds. :)

[@DogTVSouthAfrica]

Thanks for helping out - just a cross breed that was keen to talk to us:)

[@virginiaconnor8350]

They run in different colours, even in merles like Aussies. It peeved me that black/whites are often the only ones shown like the AKC only ones those seen and they make owners of Aussies dock their tails. I had a red/white girl-Gypsy Rose Lee- who had a right blue eye and a left brown eye. Also beautiful.

[@rushellealexandra5243]

they are tecnically refered to as chocolate.....

[@rushellealexandra5243]

i have one

[@christinemccarty8128]

Best breed in the world if you love dogs, second would be labrador.......however both are totally different, border collies require a lot of attention and a lot of being busy all the time, labs need lots of love and are big softees, we have raised both.

[@christinemccarty8128]

although border collies are true lovers of their parents and family. just like labs.

[@PhuHuynh-JamesPotterPS]

I LOVED THEN SINCE I WAS SIX #TEAMBORDERCOLLIE

[@AustenSummers]

0:35 What does she say here? pee pee coolings out of swimming pools?

[@kevinnelson334]

The loves of my life

[@Lexiforlifeacm]

i jog about 5Km a day i work 20/32 hours a week over 7 days and am willing to spend at least 5 a 6 hours a day playing/running or having him chase a ball or Frisbee can i have a border Collie there my favorite dog breed but don't want to be unfair to the dog

[@illeshurkecz5204]

Exactly my situation, and I really mean exactly. Running, work and the spare time are the same. I wouldn't worry too much, if you tire the dog before work and supply it with a variety of toys (rotate the toy variety day by day - can be same toys, but not the same every day) then they will be fine throughout the day. After work and your daily chores if you spend some more time with your dog is great, but if you can't do that every day they'll get used to it. Source: experience with my own collie.

[@aerithcolfer3623]

I have a border collie, and if you go jogging you could take the dog with you and take them on long walks. Just be prepared for hours of throwing balls and toys because they're really energetic. Even when they have long walks they still need something to do. But despite the fact they are as energetic, they're great dogs. ^^ They're really smart and mine is one of the friendliest dogs I've ever met.

[@MacDaddysDawgz]

Sorry I'm so late seeing this video and your response to it. Yes definitely get a Border Collie. To be honest not many other breeds can keep up with you and your life style, but with that said you'll gain one of the most loyal companions you'll ever have! Just to add to what I typed .. you jog about 5km per day .. a Border Collie can run that at full sprint without stopping lol

[@oldeconomist4235]

You have more than enough time and energy to keep a border collie very happy. Good luck to you.

[@eddiewatson540]

NOVY Hubbard's 7

[@rkimyoshino]

Oh my god. Coco was given to us when she was a pup, herein the Philippines puppies that hasnt got any breed is just given away for free for adoption. I always wondered how smart she is. I never taught her a thing she just seems to understand. Always so energetic and just restless. But then we got her leashed bc our neighbors gets pretty scared she runs so fast and so much (Our neighbors just gets pretty scared if they see dogs on a leash, little do they know she is harmless :( ). She is about 4 years old now. I never knew she was a Border Collie until i looked all possible breeds up. I never trained her, made her run so much outside, never gave her the things that her body needs. T_T Is she too old to do all these? she's sooooo used to being inside the house. Never outside the gates, or if we take her out its just very minimal ground. I feel so badddd someone help me out, what more could I do for coco? TT

[@diane9247]

Just take her out! Start gradually so she'll get used to it. She might take some practice on a leash. (You can find good ideas on KZbin about leash training, too!) If she seems happy about it right away, go for it! Don't be anxious about it, though, because she'll pick up that there's something to be nervous about. You will also need to train her to "come," and you can start that inside, if you want to. Use treats, have fun! 😃

[@DG-yg6th]

I need the name of the shampoo these doggies are using.

[@colinlee8593]

LOST MY FRIEND IN 2007...WOULD LOVE TO GET ANOTHER BUT JUST CAN`T........................

[@annashton8233]

5

[@virginiaconnor8350]

I know how you feel. Lost my BC girls Gem (1/2 BC), Tess, her son JackBNimble, his girl friend Little Bo Peep, and Gypsy Rose Lee. Miss all my babies. Can't get any more til I can walk-knee sprain-keep up with her, and bathe her. Will be a while. Lived in the burbs, but we got nice walkies around the neighbourhood. They liked to herd me around my basement apt. and weren't that destructive as they were kept busy playing Border Collie soccer, chasing Frisbee discs and tennis balls, unstuffing peanut butter from their Kong's, etc. Except for JackBNimble and Bo Peep-outside babies-they slept inside with me. Gem liked to sleep in the hallway between my parents' bedroom and the hallway steps when I was away at NGC college.

[@jsboyle3459]

nice wee video

[@aacero80]

Yo quiero uno..!!! Ese perro es hermoso.

[@peaceandlove5214]

How to get low energy border collie that is not from showing line?

[@michaelo1929]

peace and love No such thing as low energy border collie. They are bred for their herding capabilities, so they naturally tend to be high energy. We take ours for a daily 2 mile walk. Minimum. We also throw the ball for him to chase, so in evening, he is spent. These are some ways which allow a dog to release energy. They are not meant to be kept indoors as a lap dog. They will destroy your home, so be sure to exercise and play with them, should you choose to adopt a border collie.

[@bouquetoffood8918]

BC's have the largest heart of any k9 breed just for this energetic endurance. They can run 30+ min. without stopping. I think, "Low energy BC" may be an oxymoron. BC=Be Creative! Best,

[@kezkezooie8595]

You can get a calm BC but never a low energy one. In fact, most adult BCs have very calm natures. They calm down as adults but still need both a lot of physical exercise plus mental stimulation.

[@carlosayala6754]

Do collies dog do well in hot weather?

[@zipzap570]

BC are from Scotland and the place is cold so I guess they are from cold habitat

[@diane9247]

That's certainly not their preferred weather and I wouldn't get one if I lived in consistently hot weather. But, you could get a smooth coat (short fur) one. They might stand warmer weather than a long-haired one.

[@kezkezooie8595]

Border collies are usually ok in hot weather but if they have a very thick coat you can clip them (a friend of mine used to do that for her BC in summers in western NSW Australia where it gets very hot). If you want a good working dog for very hot climates then short coated kelpies are good. They're an eye dog like a BC, very intelligent, very good range and easily trained. Like a BC though, if you have them as a non working pet, you MUST give them mental stimulation so they can use their problem solving skills and exercise or they can develop problem behaviour.

[@mikekeeler1970]

My Border has caught & ate 6 smaller iguanas, caught a squirrel, eats various small fish, and he still chases trucks, motorcycles, police cars, garbage trucks, any big loud object he wants to chase, he is almost 7 years old when will this craziness stop LOL

[@ztir6924]

I think ur BC is depressed or bored. U need to do something about it by providing activities that will stimulate him/her physically and mentally. BCs are very smart dogs and they are the most active breed. If they don't get their energy out, they will look for ways even to the point of being destructive.

[@diane9247]

Hmmm, it would stop if he got hit by a truck or car.

[@scottfuller5194]

Everyday my wee Scots mum was, very quickly taught by her collie, Sam just how smart, loyal and loving he was......they became inseparable, he her shadow, she his.... and when he was recalled for gods new tasks, my mum was devastated but she quickly realized that the two of them would be reunited when she too was recalled, he would be waiting at the gate for her arrival and then off they would go.....! He collected walnuts off her walnut tree, setting them at her feet, then she opened a few and shared them and then gave him other tasks which he happily accomplished. She it his Canada Post “saddle bags” on him and sent him to wait for at the very end of her driveway to lay down, greet the mailman and accept the mail, it being placed inside his “saddle bags” and then bringing it to her front door, using a paw to ring the doorbell to tell her of the arrival of her mail. His reward was her praise and a bowl full of cool fresh water....

[@meshal1962]

the border collie could be a gourd dog?

[@diane9247]

Guard dog? Not really guarding, but they can alert you if there is something unusual happening. They will bark or suddenly look up at the door, for example. But, very few border collies would chase someone or try to bite them.

[@kezkezooie8595]

They're just not that sort of dog, sorry. They may alert you as the other commenter said, but mine never barked and would be curious of strangers but was never territorial.

[@drcrippen1396]

With you being South African, have you trained the border collies to attack the black by any chance?

[@duppypete]

Sweet Jesus!!! Your a moron.

[@clarke-jamescover.4916]

Always helps if your are smarter than the dog.

[@cassiASMR]

WHAT is up with her eyebrows

[@MiTmite9]

Yes. Something to see.

[@stevewilliams3850]

You don't want to piss off a Border Collie. If a Border Collie can tackle a grown cow, just imagine what they do to a measly human. I had one for ten years until some son-of-a-bitch poisoned him and another dog. My Border Collie Patches was incredibly smart. If he got bored, he liked to sneak up on me and poke me in my calf muscles. He knew how to do it just right so I would fall. He thought it was funny. He argued with me and argued with me for ten years. And he was very bossy. Most of my back yard was fenced in and I had a doggy door in my back door. The doggy door was big enough for me to crawl through; which I had to do a few times because I managed to lock myself out of my house. When I was home and Patches wanted to go outside, I'd have to open the back door so he could go out. He could go through that doggy door; but no, I had to open the door for him. And if I didn't open it fast enough for him, he'd jump up on me and bite me. He would just nip me. He never broke the skin. Every once in a while, he'd bite a little bit too hard. He didn't mean to. But I would have to scold him, "Don't bite so hard." I never yelled at him. But if he bit me a little bit too hard, and if I scolded him lightly, he'd fall down and I'd have to rub his belly and tell him, "You didn't hurt Papa. Papa going to be OK. Papa not mad at you. Papa still loves you. You didn't do a bad thing." Then he'd be OK. Border Collies get some of their skills from wolves. My brother's wolf Ricky died this past July. Ricky just loved me. Ricky was fourteen and a half years old. Ricky just loved to bite my right elbow. He never bit hard, and he never drew blood. Back in July, I went to a funeral. I had a wolf, Sara. She died in June 2018. She was twelve and a half. My brother had Ricky and his brother, Rocky. All our wolves are dead now. Anyway, I went to this funeral this past July right after Ricky died. The guy my brother and I got our wolves from was at the funeral. And when we get together, we always talk about wolves. Ricky, Rocky, and Sara's daddy's name was Spirit. He was an Arctic wolf. Well at this funeral in July, Art happened to mention that Spirit always liked to bite Art's right elbow. It's a love bite. I miss my Border Collie Patches and my wolf Sara.

[@sherrybrown4064]

I love my Jake

[@lizettemaldonado1943]

hes cute inteligent,

[@florme6494]

I’m going to go buy a JEEP now

[@hesh_walker7757]

There are dogs and cats, and then there is my dog Bonnie

[@benhuot6852]

Dog are dog, you should see my young Brown Labrador going, she is worse than any other dogs as to ENERGY. I have a young Border Collies and she his find s far

[@rickrodrigues2219]

I think she has more energy than a border collie...pause & take a breath lady.... hahahahaha!!!

[@rajeshsharmajaipur]

I get it....Border collie is not for urban areas...needs lot of time hence not for everyone. If you have urban life, stick with labradors.

[@michaelo1929]

Raju We live in the city, and our border collie lives indoors with us. We also take him on a daily 2 mile walk as well as throw the ball for him to chase. You could have a border collie in an urban area, you just have to exercise him/her daily, and they'll be just fine.

[@bouquetoffood8918]

Raju~~ Also, you could consider a BC cross or mix. I was a full time, full service dog sitter for 5 years in the DC area. My favorite client dog was a BC crossed with APBT (Barkley). He was the smartest dog I have ever known. Last month I rescued a BC pup that is mixed with probably Beagle+/ Lab from a local rescue. They posted him as "LabRet" and although BoBo is still a pup (4-5 mos), there is no doubt he's mostly BC (smart-intuitive!) I love him!

[@honeykeks]

Everyone ist saying 'they need lots of exercise, throwing ball etc'. Beware of throwing to many balls, otherwise u get a ball junkie, which is seeking for the kick. Most importantly the first thing ur border needs to learn is to rest.

[@GV_777YT]

So basically . . . Im in trouble

[@harald6564]

My right ear does not agree.

[@aclove1496]

1000ty like

[@funnyanimalworldtv9074]

nice

[@seandoran2209]

Border Collies are Irish true bred, and then the Brits nicked Ireland.. Bold Brits..Very Bold

[@poneill81]

Exactly Sean even the name Border Collie is wrong, its recorded in 600AD in Irish text that monks kept and bred Collies but they where called (coileán) which in Irish means helper. The British then renamed them border collies but their really Irish Collies.

[@percybrown9191]

Does she need to talk that fast? Understood 1 in 7 words 🤨