Border Collie
German Shepherd Mix
Do you have a Border Collie German Shepherd
Mix?
Then you likely have a smart, very energetic
herding dog. And a
heavy shedder.
Considered the smartest of all dog breeds,
the border
collie is a medium sized, energetic working dog. Bred as a farm hand,
they are very intelligent, trainable and extremely hard working. As
such, they require activity and ample exercise.
 Border
collies were first recognized by the AKC in 1995
where they are considered the workaholics of the dog world.
Their trademark feature is called, the eye.
They have a
very intense stare. This eye contact can be intimidating and works well
while they are herding.
Since they have strong herding instincts and
will
attempt to herd children and strangers, they do best with mature
children. They love their families and will be somewhat reserved
towards strangers.
Their coats can be rough or smooth and they
require
regular brushing. They stand between 17 and 21 inches at the shoulder
and normally weigh between 38 and 52 pounds.
Border Collies can be prone to collie eye
anomaly, hip
dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and osteochondritis.
German Shepherd Collie Mix
A border collie shepherd mix will be a great
herder.
They are both members of the herding group.
Border Collies and German Shepherds are both
working
dogs and require a lot of exercise.
They are also very smart. The border collie
is
considered the smartest dog, while the German Shepherd ranks at #3,
behind poodles.
 Because
they are have such a high degree of dog
intelligence, they need an outlet for their energy. Smart
dogs can become very destructive when bored.
While both dogs are easy
to train, and eager to please, they need guidance with a
firm, but gentle hand. Socialization is also very important for both
breeds.
German Shepherds are heavy shedders, while
border
collies shed moderately. Minimal baths are required, but proper grooming
is important.
Famous German Shepherd Mix
A famous Border Collie German Shepherd Mix
is Chips,
a decorated war hero. He also had some husky blood in him.
Despite popular belief, Lassie is not a
border collie
but a rough
coated standard collie.
Hemp is a purebred BC and considered to be
the father of
the border collie breed.
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