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Border Collie

Border collies have a high intelligence and are the top herding breed. An extremely alert and energetic dog, he needs to be kept occupied or will become bored. Bred to run at top speed to round up wandering sheep, a border collie needs a big yard and plenty of exercise. He thrives on training and input from the owner.

The Border Collie originated in Scotland in the gentle hills which form the English/Scottish border. "The Borders" is the name of this area. The dogs were bred to herd sheep and are still in use on sheep farms today. Sheep dog trials have shown how these well-trained dogs respond to their master's calls and whistles. They can separate one sheep from the flock and herd it into a pen, or guide the whole flock wherever the shepherd requires the sheep to be.

Early history of dogs and breeds.

The normal color is black and white, but a border collie can be any color except pure white. Grooming helps to keep the dog looking good. Height 53 cms at shoulder.

Swoop is black and white, Bracken is red and white. These collies belong to Clive Baggaley.

PROVERBS 12:10 "A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal"


Border collie puppy belonging to Rob Forsyth. Border collie puppies need lots of bonding time with their owners. It is not a breed for folk who are out at work all day. Pic taken 2007

border collie, predominantly white

Coqui belongs to Margie Morrell. She loves chasing a frisbee!

When a sheep wanders off and gets separated from the flock, a collie will pursue it and herd it back to safety. A sheep is a valuable animal. The shepherd is so happy when the lost sheep returns! The Bible says that we are often like sheep that wander away from from the church flock. It hurts God when we reject his love and teachings. He is overjoyed when we repent of our willfulness and return!

Luke chapter 15 verses 3 to 7

bearded collie rough collie A Shetland collie is now called a Shetland sheepdog

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