What is the best way to pick a Border Collie puppy?
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The pup is likely to have traits from both parents that directly reflect their working style, personality, and strengths and weaknesses. Watch both parents working, if you can, and ask yourself if they are able to do the type of work you need done, and in a way you would like to see it done.
Can a Border Collie be all white?
The Border Collie comes in various colors, and some of them are common while others are rare. The rarest are those who have a pure white coat from head to toe. White coloring or marking in Borders is common, but some are controversial.
What is the best border collie mix?
Bordoodle. The Bordoodle mixes the Border Collie and the Poodle.
Does a Border Collie have hair or fur?
Border Collies have a fur that can vary from long and rough-coated to short and smooth-coated. Long-haired ones have feathering on its chest, underside, haunches, and their forelegs. Short-haired Borders have a smoother look but with less feathering.
What is the cost for a Border Collie?
The price of a Border Collie will greatly vary on so many factors such as its age, the breeder selling it, colors, quality, its bloodline and geographical location. A Border Collie not registered with the AKC, but often considered a non-registered “working line” dog, will cost anywhere from $275 to $675.
Do Border Collie puppies have their tails docked?
border collie collie. No, the tails of Border Collie puppies should not be docked. According to the American Kennel Club’s breed standard of the Border Collie, their tails should be moderately long as least reaching to their hocks. Read more.