Border Collies Origins Guards against wild animals Herds animals Working sheep dogs 1700s – was working in the hills of border countries of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Collies are good : At herding sheep – eager to please and to work At speed, are strong and agile Companions and working partners Thinkers and quick to learn http://www.akc.org/breeds/border_collie/index.cfm - physique, etc 

Costs, Health – Needs, Care About NZ$1000 or more to buy Food Injections Kennels Vet fees Feeding it Clean bed, bowl, and skin (grooming) Play time Training Sleep http://www.bordercolliepuppies.com/Welcome.htm - breeding, things to consider when buying

Training To sit on command To walk on a lead without pulling To lie down on command To stay on command To come back when called http://www.bordercollie.org/core.html - http://www.bordercollie.org/activity.html - training