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General Appearance
The Border
Collie is a well balanced, medium-sized dog of athletic appearance,
displaying grace and agility in equal measure with substance and stamina.
His hard, muscular body has a smooth outline which conveys the impression
of effortless movement and endless endurance -- characteristics which have
made him the world's premier sheep herding dog. He is energetic, alert and
eager. Intelligence is his hallmark.
Owning
In temperament, the Border Collie
is highly intelligent, alert and responsive. It must be receptive to
training. To its friends, it is affectionate; to strangers, sensibly
reserved. Its ability and eagerness to learn are legendary. Intelligence
is its hallmark. The Border Collie is one of the breeds that exemplifies
the work ethic. Border Collie puppies have a short, soft, dense,
water-resistant coat that becomes the undercoat in adult dogs.
Characteristics
The Border Collie is
intelligent, alert and responsive. Affectionate towards friends, he may be
sensibly reserved towards strangers and therefore makes an excellent
watchdog. An intensive worker while herding, he is eager to learn and to
please, and thrives on human
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