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Q.   Can a working border collie sheepdog become a good pet?

A.   It's true that our dogs love to work but they also make wonderful pets.

The number one priority in their lives is to be with their owner. Believe it or not, I can take twenty or so dogs into a field of sheep and they'll totally ignore them because they know they are in "play" mode and we don't allow sheep chasing in groups.

I can even leave them in the field and provided the sheep stay in the corner, the dogs will continue to ignore them for up to an hour - and as if that weren't enough proof, while I'm out of the field, the dogs will (mostly) wait patiently by the gate for my return.

Border Collie sheepdogs can be the gentlest, most affectionate, clean and loyal dogs you'll ever meet.


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