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The Border Collie is a first class working dog, known by its ability to herd sheep and other cattle.
The present Border Collie decents from collies of the Lowland- and the Bordercountries of Englandand Scotland.
The BC comes from many different herding dogs, resulting in a great variety of types.
Only in July 1976 the standard for the breed was esthablished and approved by the FCI.
The Border Collie is a dog which can be trained in an excellent way and really needs this "mental" training.
Border Collies are not suited as home held dog alone and time and experience is needed to get and keep the dog in a perfect shape.
Appearance
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General: Border
Collies need to be shaped harmonicly. The silhouet needs to be gracefull however without to much gentleness.
It should show the ability to be active for a long time.
The Border Collie shall have stamina, be quick and intellegent.
The body needs to be moderate in length with nicely bended ribs resulting in a wide thorax.
A strong back and slightly bended loins. Its back shall be wide and strong allowing powerfull jumps.
A strong neck, widening towards the shoulders.
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Colour: All kinds of colours are allowed, however white shall not be dominant.
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Tail: the tail is moderate in length and reaches at least till the jump joint.
Its low placed and featered. The point is upwards. The tails is not worn over the back.
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Feet: Oval with thich sole. Nails short and strong.
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Fur: Long,
halflong or short and weather resistant. |
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Hight: Dog:approx.53 cm, bitch: a little smaller. |
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Character
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Clever
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Loyal
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Enormous will to please
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Obedient and excellent to train |
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Needs challange to function well |
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Excellent working dog
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