Does anyone have a Border Collie? We want one so bad, but I have to wait a couple of years. How is your dog with the cats? Some people say they aren't good with small animals because of their herding instincts.
I would love to know the answer to that question...we're gone a lot of the day.Originally Posted by whiteforest
I had a Golden up until November, and she was too "boring" for DH. German Shepherds have always been my favorite breed but I don't want another one. I also considered a Brittany, but he's pretty set on having a Border Collie. My sister has a BC mix and she's pretty much wild, but DH loves it and coincidentally he's the only one she really listens to. My only concern is that I just don't want the cats to get hurt if it really is that big of an issue. The dog would not be left home along with the cats very often, as we're both self employed and we'd end up taking the dog to work. What kind of "jobs" are good to help avoid boredom and behavioral issues?
We'd be getting ours as a puppy. I've already found the breeder (the dogs are her full-time job, she does all the genetic testing, etc)Originally Posted by EnzoLeya
She also has three cats and the border collie, and has never had a problem. Although, she did get the dog when it was a pup.
I can believe that!! Mine would NEVER stop playing fetch. He play for hours non stop to the point where he would give you the toy, walk away and lay down half asleep waiting for you to throw it. He wouldn't ever stop bringing it back, no matter what, and we def would get tired of throwing it, lol!!!Originally Posted by whiteforest
I read a story somewhere about a BC ending up hospitalized because it's owners were playing fetch thinking that he'd stop when he was tired and he just never stopped, dehydrated and overheated!
Lola would do that. I have to watch her very carefully and decide when she's had enough play.Originally Posted by whiteforest
I read a story somewhere about a BC ending up hospitalized because it's owners were playing fetch thinking that he'd stop when he was tired and he just never stopped, dehydrated and overheated!