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In reply to the discussion: Why there are so many border collies at animal shelters [View all]Duer 157099
(17,742 posts)1. True
I've got a mix and the nipping at heals has always been an issue with her. She's a rescue too.
When I had an Aussie, the motto that best described him was "Needs a Job" -- they need a job, whatever it is.
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Yup... Border Collies, Aussies, Cattle Dogs (and mixes) are all high energy, intelligent
hlthe2b
Jun 2013
#4
Baxter Black, my favorite cowboy poet, and his eulogy to "just a dog"...
MiddleFingerMom
Jun 2013
#15
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Do your best to live in the moment with her...
MiddleFingerMom
Jul 2013
#33
Because people like to say "I have a border collie", but they don't really like dogs.
Iggo
Jun 2013
#22
Aw, I'm sorry you lost your baby. Older adoptions are so lovely much of the time.
nolabear
Jul 2013
#41
Which is why, if ever I get myself a rescue dog as a pet, he or she is going to be a lazy mutt
MrScorpio
Jul 2013
#29
my family breed for generations. Each BC has their own unique intellegent quirk.
Sunlei
Jul 2013
#36