Puppy rehoming FAQ
Questions and answers to consider before applying for a puppy.
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Q. What makes a suitable home for a border collie?
A. Working border collie's can be equally happy at work on a farm or as active pets . . . FACT.
We love our dogs to become sheepdogs (as long as they are treated correctly) but we're also very happy to see them go to live as pets as long as a few simple criteria are met.
Working Border Collies are highly intelligent dogs. That means they can learn very quickly but of course, they don't always learn good things. Border collies can quickly develop bad habits. They can also be very strong-willed, so they need a great deal of supervision, especially when they are young.
If we know the dog will have its mind and body kept active and have lots of firm but fair guidance, we're very happy to see them go as pets, but please forgive us if we ask you difficult questions before we allow you to buy one.
As with human beings, every single border collie is an individual. They all have different characteristics and indeed, some have a greater work drive than others. A dog with a very strong work drive is not going to find it easy to adapt to life as a pet if it's kept idle for long periods, but one that spends several hours a day running and playing whilst under firm supervision, is much more likely to settle to domestic home life.
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