Download or read book Border Collies for Total Beginners written by Mildred Joel and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Border collies are medium-sized dogs.Males stand as tall as 55cm and weigh up to about 30kg. Females are usually smaller and lighter.They look like a lighter-weight Australian shepherd, but instead of the bobtail characteristic of the Aussie, border collies have a feathered tail that reaches to the hocks. The head is like that of a collie, and the body is slightly longer than the dog is tall. The ears stand but the tips drop over, giving them a jaunty appearance.Some border collies have a coarse coat about three inches long, while others have a sleek coat about one inch long. A variety of colors are seen including black and white, red and white, black and gray, all black and tri-color. The longer-haired border collie usually has a lush mane and tail.Border collies are active, working dogs best suited to country living. If confined without activity and company, these dogs can become unhappy and destructive. The breed is highly intelligent, learns quickly and responds well to praise.Because of their herding instincts, they are protective of their family and territory and make excellent watchdogs. They will look out for the family kids. Although they get along well with children and other pets they are raised with, they can be reserved and sometimes snappish with strangers, nipping at the heels the same way they would nip at sheep if herding.Get your copy today by scrolling up and clicking Buy Now to get your copy today