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One of our foster homes has documented the rescue of one of his fosters, in this video on YouTube he discusses why he rescues and the love that goes into these wonderful animals

 

To adopt a dog, you will need to fill out an application and arrange for a volunteer to interview you in your home. Please refer to our Online Application.  All application information will be verified. 

Our evaluation process stems from our desire that your new family member meet your expectations as closely as possible. We place Border Collies only into good, loving homes and we screen prospective adopters thoroughly.

An adoption fee of $200.00 is required when you adopt a Border Collie. This fee helps to cover our costs which includes all basic and emergency veterinary expenses. 

Basic medical care provided, all listed dogs are spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated and heartworm free and on preventive. Due to the recent increase of incoming dogs with Hip Dysplasia, we have elected to include a veterinary screening for this with all of our dogs. All dogs have been microchipped for their safety should they be lost or stolen.

An executed adoption contract is required for all adoptions.  This contract is legal and binding. Please read it carefully.

Below is a list of dogs available for adoption through Border Collie Rescue Texas, Inc. 

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  • If you are interested in a particular dog, click on the BCRT link in their bio to get more information from their foster home. 

Last Updated Wednesday March 10, 2010


Listed: 02/24/2010

Fiona - ADOPTION PENDING!!!

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 1-2 Years
  • Coat: Rough Coat, Black & White
  • Weight: 24 1/2 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Sports CompetitorActive Companion

Fiona was found wandering as a stray by a kind man. After a thorough search for her owners, she was turned over to Border Collie Rescue Texas.
Everything about Fiona says “dainty” – that is, until she gets a tennis ball or a tug toy in her mouth! She loves to play tug or to fetch a ball, although she doesn’t always bring it back. She hates to get her feet wet, and carefully tiptoes out into the back yard on the pavestones. She is like a little princess, but also has some mischief in her.

All of Fiona’s features are tiny and her face has a puppy-like expression. She loves to cuddle and have her tummy rubbed. Her coat is very plush and silky. She responds very well to clicker-training and is learning to walk upright on her back legs, using a target stick and clicker. She would enjoy a home that would give her the opportunity to participate in canine sports, such as agility and/or freestyle dancing, but also where she would be a treasured pet.

Fiona has been spayed and has been tested negative for heartworms. She is current on all shots. She is crate-trained and house trained. She has never had an accident in the foster home.

If you would like more information about Fiona, please contact BCRT or fill out the BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 02/22/2010

Pepper

  • Sex: Male
  • Age:: 1 Year
  • Coat: Smooth, Black & White
  • Weight: 50 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion

Well...........hello there. Happy tails to you, and you and you. My name is Pepper. I'm a handsome youngster if I do say so myself. My foster mom tells me that if I could fit in her lap she knows I would climb on in on a daily basis.

I absolutely love to run outside and play fetch. One could almost say I live for that. It's kind of strange though, I didn't know how to fetch until I came to live with my foster mom in Dallas. She has enjoyed teaching me and watching me run happily all over her oversized backyard.

Some fun facts about me: I am crate trained, leash trained and I know sit, down, settle, stay (for a very short time so far), and shake. I even give a "high ten". I sit nicely just inside the door when my paws need to be dried from the rain outside. I love to be loved on and am very affectionate. I am very calm in the house once I've played outside. I am a social boy. I like new friends. I give kisses, but not real freely. I love treats and will sit or shake for one. I am good with other dogs, but haven't been around any cats! I would be fine for older children who like to play fetch and snuggle with a good buddy!

My only negative is that I am not yet fond of riding in the car and will need someone who can work with me on that.

Oh, by the way, my name is Pepper because I have cute little black dots in the white part of my nose. It's called ticking in the dog world. I myself, just call them spots. I am currently in the Dallas area, neutered, microchipped, heartworm negative, and have a great set of hips! Hubba hubba!

If you would like more information about me, please contact BCRT or fill out the BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 02/19/2010

Roadie - ADOPTION PENDING!!!

  • Sex: Male
  • Age:: 7 Months
  • Coat: Semi-Rough Coat, Black & White
  • Weight: 30 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion/Companion

Hi. My name is Roadie. I have been neutered, am up to date on my shots and in great shape. Along with my brother Tripp, I have been living with my foster people and their dogs and get to run, play and swim. I like watching you throw tennis balls and may chase them, if I want too. My foster people say I’m a smart boy, and I think I could do great at any dog sport with training. I love to run and play but I only have a low-medium drive. I like playing with all kinds of toys and like squeaky ones a lot and I love bones too, as I’m at that age where I can spend lots of time laying at your feet — or on the couch, because that’s a comfy place — chewing on a bone for hours. I will try to do whatever you want me too.

I would do best with someone who pays me lots of attention and would do things with me. I will try just about anything, but my favorite thing is being with someone. My foster people say I’m something called a “love-bug.” I’m an active dog and do well around kids, but they sometimes need to be herded, so I would be good with an active family. I would also do great with a couple or a single person if they would pay lots of attention to me. In return, I will give you all of my love with no conditions and I will try very hard to learn anything you want me too. (My foster people say I’m really smart and can learn all kinds of games and tricks.) I love to give lots of love and kisses.

Although I like other dogs OK, I’m tired of always being around my brother, so if you think I would be a good match for you, could you please just take me, and leave him for some other lucky people? Sometimes he’s a little pushy and we can get into arguments. I would like a family of my own, or one with another dog, just not my brother.

If you would like more information about me, please contact BCRT or fill out the BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 02/19/2010

Tripp - ADOPTION PENDING!!!

  • Sex: Male
  • Age:: 7 Months
  • Coat: Semi-Rough Coat, Black & White
  • Weight: 30 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor

Hi. My name is Tripp. I have been neutered, am up to date on my shots and in great shape. Along with my brother Roadie, I have been living with my foster people and their dogs and get to run play and swim. I really like chasing tennis balls if you throw them, and will usually bring them back. I have been learning how to chase a frisbee when my foster people roll it on the ground, and I think I could be a really good frisbee dog with more training. I think I could do great at any dog sport with training as well. I love to run and play and I have high drive. If you have a pool, like my foster people, I will get into the cool water when the weather gets warmer and swim around. I like playing with all kinds of toys and like squeaky ones a lot — little soft, stuffed toys don’t do well around me, as I can probably turn it into a pile of what used to be a stuffed toy in a matter of seconds! I love bones too, as I’m at that age where I can spend lots of time laying at your feet — or on the couch, because that’s a comfy place — chewing on a bone for hours.

I would do best with someone who pays me lots of attention and would do things with me. I will try just about anything, and there is nothing that frightens me. I’m a very active dog and do well around kids, but they sometimes need to be herded, so I would be good with an active family. I would also do great with an active couple or a single person if they would pay lots of attention to me. In return, I will give you all of my love with no conditions and I will try very hard to learn anything you want me too. (My foster people say I’m really smart and can learn all kinds of games and tricks.)

Although I like other dogs OK, I’m tired of always being around my brother, so if you think I would be a good match for you, could you please just take me, and leave him for some other lucky people? Sometimes he wants too much attention, and I would like a family of my own, or another dog, just not my brother.

If you would like more information about me, please contact BCRT or fill out the BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 01/24/2010

Wyatte

  • Sex: Male
  • Age:: 4 Years
  • Coat: Rough Coat, Black & White
  • Weight: 55 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion

Have you been looking for Mr. Right? Mr. Wonderful? A handsome, tall black and white boy with stunning looks and a great smile? That special someone who has a heart of gold and a soft spot for a gentle hand and belly rub?

Meet Wyatte! Wyatte’s namesake was an amazing man and Wyatte carries his name proudly. Wyatte is a dominate male who will need to continue to be socialized with other dogs who can, and are willing, to accept him as the “Top Dog”. He is very affectionate and loving. Even though he is a dominate male, he understands that is only with dogs and not with people. He gets along great with his foster family and with total strangers! He is actually very tenderhearted and takes direction with a kind voice and soft touch. As such, only positive training methods can be used with him.

Wyatte does great with females dogs and would love to go to a home with a female dog in residence.

Micro-chipped, crate trained, housebroken, and neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, with good hips. Wyatte is the total package plus more! He has the softest shiniest coat and the groomer said he was a perfect gentleman. He is strongly food motivated, knows some commands and loves to learn. He is overly interested with even the most dog savvy cats, therefore a home without kitties would be best.

As his foster mom, he is one of the easiest Border Collies to love. He is a typical Border Collie and has herding drive. He loves to play and loves kids and may jump up to hug them. Really young children may not be a good fit depending on their experience and comfort level.

Wyatte is currently being fostered in the North Dallas Area.

If you have been searching for a new family member to shower with love and who will return that love tenfold? Then Wyatte may be just what you’ve been searching for! Feel free to contact BCRT or fill out the BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 01/22/2010

Rainn

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 2 Years
  • Coat: Semi-Rough Coat, Red & White
  • Weight: 35 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor

Rainn is a high energy, non-stop, gorgeous Border Collie not for the faint of heart but she’s guaranteed to steal your heart. Rainn’s ideal family will be very active and able to devote time daily to both physical and mental activities. Rainn is highly socialized with other dogs however she is a rough player and will “bump” other dogs during play. An Alpha female, Rainn will try to assert her dominance in a non-aggressive manner if joining a family with other dogs.

During her downtime, Rainn is a sweetheart who will crawl up on your lap and demand a belly rub. She will form a strong bond with her caregiver and be constantly at your feet. Due to her high drive, homes with cats and other small animals are discouraged from applying. Rainn is crate trained, rides wonderfully in a car and knows a few basic commands. Rainn does exhibit some thunderstorm fear but has not required any calming remedies to manage this phobia.

Rainn is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped. She is being fostered in the Austin area. If you have prior Border Collie experience and stock in Starbucks please contact BCRT for any additional questions you may have. If you are interested in adopting her, please submit a BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 01/19/2010

Mama Dog (Mazy)

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 15-18 Months
  • Coat: Rough Coat, Black Tri-colored Australian Shepherd
  • Weight: 31 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor

Mama Dog is a precious black tri Australian Shepherd. She came to us via a shelter with her six puppies. It is believed that the puppies are part Border Collie. Mama Dog also came to us positive for heartworms and is currently undergoing treatment. Her coat was in poor shape but is looking better every day. She was also very skinny as it takes a lot out of a girl to raise a big family. Mama Dog is slowly gaining weight and getting her girlish figure back. It's thought her adult weight will be about 35 pounds. She is a petite Aussie girl with lots of athletic ability. Mama Dog can jump straight up 12 inches! She loves to play with other dogs especially her Aussie foster sisters in her foster home. Due to this, she must go to a home where there are other dogs to play with. Mama Dog also likes small children but because of her athletic ability children over 10 would be best. She is crate trained and she is working hard on her house training. She loves, loves toys especially tug and she is a talker! Her personality is enchanting. Like all Aussies, she needs several hours of playful running time each day but she also has a stop button and will settle down when asked. 

Check out her babies listed here for adoption, Summer, Piper, Sasha.

She has completed heartworm treatment and is spayed, microchipped and is up-to-date on vax. If you would like to find out more about our little Mama, please contact BCRT. If you are interested in starting the adoption process for her, please submit a BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 02/22/2010

Buddy

  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 1 Year
  • Coat: Rough Coat, Black & White
  • Weight: 35 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion

Hi there! My name is Buddy, part Border Collie and Aussie. I need a home with people who will love, cuddle and play with me! I play a lot. I cuddle more. Sometimes, I help with chores, like picking up anything that might have been left on the floor, shoes, cords, brushes, toys and clothes. I can also assist with clearing counter tops. I forget and chew on stuff because I am a puppy after all. I LOVE to help take clean warm clothes out of the dryer and laundry basket best, but my foster mom takes those away from me right away. Do you need help with doing laundry or picking up things on your floor? I am the dog for the job!

Hi there! Oh, sorry, I said that, but I just like saying it…..all the time. I like to wiggle my whole body and rub up against people and get between their legs. My foster mom says I may be part cat because of how I rub on her legs, but I don’t think so cause I know dogs rule and cats drool. I forget and jump up on people and try to play with my mouth open. I am always being told to keep my mouth closed and not grab her clothes when I say “Hi there.” I try to remember but it is hard to remember not to play with my mouth open. I think I may need to go to doggy school. Yes, definitely. I would like LOTS of doggy school. If you want to go to doggy school with me, you could take me home with you and we could go together. I already know how to sit, lay down and shake paws for treats to eat!! I can even run to my crate super duper fast for a treat! I would be very good at doggy school and could help you be a good student too.

Hi there! My whiskers are bent and crooked because I got too close to fire I think. I also had a really big cut across my chest that hurt very bad. A kind lady found me and took me to a doggy doctor. I got sewed up and now I feel better. I am not shy. I like to say “Hi There” to everybody. I also really like to play with other dogs. I am not supposed to play with people like I do with dogs, so I still need doggy school. I think I might accidentally knock over little people pups….also called children. I don’t want to be naughty, but I just get too happy and forget. Those big animals like horses and cows scare me. I don’t really want to live too close to them.

Hi there! I love long walks, listening to your secrets, sharing a cup of coffee and cuddling. I am a good boy, right! The coffee is the best part, but then I’ll cuddle. My foster mom says I do not need more caffeine, so maybe I could finish the coffee in your cup if it gets cold. My foster mommy says I am not easy, but that I am completely worth a good cuddle in her lap, especially when she sits in her chair at night. I even take naps with her on the couch on lazy days, but I sleep in my crate at night so that I don’t get into trouble for being naughty. When she works on her computer, I lay very near and take naps. I like staying close because I don’t want to be alone anymore. I think it was hard before these nice people found me and I really just want to be near kindness now and do stuff for treats to show you how smart I can be. I promise to try to not be naughty if you take me to doggy school.

Hi there! My name is Buddy and I am a challenge, but I really want someone of my very own to play with and love. I am up to date on my vaccinations and I am neutered! I also come with my very own microchip. I take heartworm treats every month so I don’t get sick. Would you like a nice boy like me to go to doggy school, share coffee, walks in the woods and cuddle?

For more information on me, please contact BCRT. If you are interested in adopting me, please submit a BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 01/18/2010

Lulu

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 3-5 Years
  • Coat: Semi-Rough Coat, Black & White
  • Weight: 49 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Companion/Active Companion

Lulu came to rescue after she was found as a stray in North Texas. She was taken to a shelter, where she was rescued by a Border Collie Rescue Texas volunteer. She had a severe case of pneumonia at that time, but she is now healthy. We believe that she is somewhere between 3 and 5 years of age, although there is no way to know for sure. She is very active and loves to fetch toys. She also loves attention from people and is very affectionate. She knows a few obedience cues, but needs continuing work on the leash, as she tends to pull.

Lulu is a larger BC girl, with a mostly black face. She is a bit taller than most female BC’s. When she came into rescue, she was overweight, but she went on a diet has lost over 16 lbs. She is now at a good weight for her frame. She also tested negative for heartworms.

It is possible that she has some Australian Shepherd in her along with BC, as her play style with other dogs tends to be more like an Aussie’s; i.e., on the rough side, with body slams. She becomes highly aroused when with other dogs, focusing on herding them, which tends to annoy most other dogs. For this reason, it would be best for Lulu to go to a home with no other dogs.

Lulu is fostered in the Dallas area. If you are interested in finding out more about Lulu, please contact BCRT. If you are interested in adopting her, please submit a BCRT Adoption Application.


Listed: 01/26/2010

Piper

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 5 Months
  • Coat: Semi-Rough Coat, Black Tri-colored
  • Weight: 24 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion

Piper is part of the Australian Shepherd mix litter currently on the website and whose mother is Mazy. She is being fostered in the same home as her sister Sasha, so she is well-adjusted to children, dogs, and cats. In fact, she likes the “rough and tumble” ways of her active foster family. Like her sister Summer, she is a bit of a tomboy in her personality. She is bolder than her sister Sasha, cheerful, wiggly, and knows her own mind. She is coming along with house training and leash training, does well about entering her crate on command and loves to play her own version of fetch – throw the ball, I get it, you chase me.

Piper would do well with on-going training that will keep her active mind engaged as well as reward her willingness to please. Beyond basic obedience, she has potential to learn a lot of things that can make her a helpful house and yard companion, or a good hiking or biking companion. Her steady and attentive nature will be an asset to any training she is given.

Like her sister Sasha she should reach a weight of about 45-50 lbs. at adulthood. She is being fostered in the Dallas area.

Piper is spayed, up-to-date on vax, microchipped and on heartworm prevention. A BCRT Adoption Application, home visit, and veterinary references will be required in addition to an adoption fee. You may contact BCRT for more information.

Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring of Mama Dog (Mazy).


Listed: 01/26/2010

Sasha

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 5 Months
  • Coat: Semi-Rough Coat, Black Tri-Colored
  • Weight: 25 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion

Sasha is a sweet half Australian Shepherd whose mama is Mazy and has several siblings featured on the site as well. She is a happy-go-lucky girl who loves people and wiggles cheerfully when she meets them. She is also willing to please, fastidious and neat about her sleep and living areas and is doing well with house training and leash training. She enjoys playing with tug toys, fetching balls to bring back, eating (probably because she was the smallest in the litter and has worked hard to play catch-up) and especially getting a belly rub. Sasha has been well socialized around children of all ages and dogs as she is being fostered with a large family with several dogs. She also gets along with the family’s cats, playing with the house cat and respecting the outdoor cats. She has been socialized around the neighborhood, in the car, at the pet store and vet office as well.

Despite all of the socialization, Sasha can be shy in new situations, perhaps due to her soft nature, and would appreciate time to adjust. She would also appreciate anyone who trains her to have a soft touch and patience as she would probably shut down easily without such methods. Because of her soft nature, she would probably do best in a home with children who are at least upper grade school age and/or exhibit maturity around animals. Sasha will probably weigh about 45-50 lbs when she reaches adulthood. She is being fostered in the Dallas area.

Sasha is spayed, up-to-date on vax, microchipped and on heartworm prevention. A BCRT Adoption Application, home visit, and veterinary references will be required in addition to an adoption fee. You may contact BCRT for more information.

Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring of Mama Dog (Mazy).


Listed: 01/22/2010

Brooklyn - ADOPTED!!!

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 5 Months
  • Coat: Semi-Rough Coat, Black & White
  • Weight: 23 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor

Introducing Brooklyn ~ the diva, the star of the show, the belle of the ball. Brooke is the poster puppy for cuteness, affection and enthusiasm. Brooklyn ’s mother is Mazy, a purebred Australian shepherd also listed on this website, so Brooke comes by her energy and intelligence quite honestly. From her exuberant doggie kisses to the joyful leaps straight up in the air, Brooke does everything with fervor. She absolutely commands the spotlight and is not for the first-time owner.

Brooklyn has a sweet, loving disposition. You haven’t seen a tail wag until you’ve witnessed Brooke’s full body wag. She always defers to the other dogs in her foster home. Cats are okay in her book too. Not only is Brooklyn active and affectionate, but she is one smart cookie. Not much gets by her unnoticed. She is very treat and toy motivated. Brooke readily retrieves and plays tug. She might be perfect for flyball or agility.

So what kind of a home would best suit Brooklyn ? The answer is a structured, high-energy one that can complement her "energizer bunny" personality. Brooklyn ’s favorite activities include wrestling and playing chase with her foster siblings, as well as shaking the stuffing out of innocent squeaky toys. Make no mistake~ Brooke is a rough and tumble kind of girl.

Brooklyn's adoptive family must have experience with Border Collies or other intelligent, high-energy breeds. She would love to have a canine buddy with whom she can romp. Remember, she plays hard, so if you have a dog, really consider if he/ she will enjoy the attention of an active puppy like Brooklyn .

Brooklyn is spayed, up-to-date on vax, microchipped and on heartworm prevention.

To see a video clip of Brooklyn playing with her foster sibling, please visit YouTube

If you’re now thinking that Brooke is the dog for you, please contact BCRT for more information. To apply to adopt her, please complete the BCRT Adoption Application.

Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring of Mama Dog (Mazy).


Listed: 01/18/2010

Summer

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 5 Months
  • Coat: Semi-Rough Coat, Black Tri-colored
  • Weight: 21 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Active Companion/Sports Competitor

Summer is 1/2 Australian Shepherd and the other half is unknown. She has become quite the tomboy that loves to play with toys, people, and other dogs that love to play nicely. She is still very young but has shown herself to be a very hard working little girl that would love to do agility, hiking, tracking, obedience or anything else that would keep her busy. Summer's nose is always active with much investigation into cabinets or trash cans. Anything that smells good to her like shoes, trash on the ground, goes straight into her mouth. Altho always moving, she loves a soft massage with lots of love.

She is working hard on house manners like housebreaking; sleeps in a crate by the bed. Running children still frighten her so a home without children under 7, might be considered. Cats would have to be very dog savy and supervised. She is still a puppy, still needs a lot of loving guidance so needs an experienced dog owner.

Summer, Brooklyn, Sasha, Piper and Hercules are siblings and the offspring of Mama Dog (Mazy).

Summer is spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations, and microchipped. A BCRT Adoption Application, home visit, and veterinary references will be required in addition to an adoption fee. You may contact BCRT for more information.

It is estimated that Summer will be 45 lbs when grown. She is being fostered in Louisiana.


Listed: 11/27/2009

Prince

  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 10 Years
  • Coat: Rough Coat, Black & white
  • Weight: 65 lbs.
  • Activity Level: Companion

Prince is an older dog who has been well-loved his entire live. Unfortunately, his elderly owners were no longer able to care for him and he came to rescue to find a new home. Prince had a female border collie companion in his previous home and in his foster home he really likes the female dogs. He seems indifferent to the male dogs but that could be because the male dogs in my house are grumpy old men and not as fun as the females.

Prince is one of the largest Border Collies I’ve known. Even though he is slender he weighs 65 pounds! He is also one of the most beautiful Border Collies I’ve had the pleasure of fostering. He has a thick, long coat and moves with a floating grace when he trots around the yard.

Prince was very fearful when he came into rescue as the previous months had been very unstable in his family. He had a pre-existing fear of thunderstorms and walking on leash, and was untrusting of new people. He has an advanced cataract in one eye and a beginning cataract in the other and these limitations on his sight have probably contributed to new situations being frightening. Because of his level of fear he was put on Prozac and has responded exceptionally well. Even with the Prozac Prince still finds news situations scary and will probably take some time before he is trusting in his new home.

He has now had all of his veterinary needs attended to, has agreed to start walking on leash at least enough to get to the car and walk in and out of the vet clinic. He will probably never be a dog that likes walks and going out and about in public, but he loves sleeping on the couch and hanging out with his human. He likes being out in the yard for short periods of time then he wants to come in and lay on a dog bed, hang out in his crate, or jump on the couch. He craves attention and has been fine with both men and women who have come to my house. He loves being petted, brushed gently, and being sung to. Once he trusts you he will sit for a cookie – and he is good at catching them!

He'll need to find a special adopter, someone who respects his boundaries. He doesn't respond well to being told, he needs to be asked to do things and be allowed to remain within his comfort level. As long as he is approached gently, though, he'll do about anything he's asked - getting brushed, getting his nails trimmed, kenneling up, etc.

If you would be interested in giving this loving, older gentleman a special home please contact BCRT and fill out the BCRT Adoption Application. Prince is being fostered in central Oklahoma.

 


 

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"Activity Level" Categories

The following categories primarily refer to an individual dog's need for activity.  Use them to locate listed dogs that fit your lifestyle and expectations.  Please keep in mind that Border Collies as a breed are considered to be more athletic and energetic than most.

Special Needs:  A dog which needs frequent medication and/or an owner that will keep them physically fit while also paying attention to any signs that they may be suffering from some pain.

Companion:  A dog satisfied with short walks and retrieval games.  Needs substantial interaction but low to moderate exercise.

Active Companion:  A dog satisfied with daily long walks and retrieval games.  Needs substantial interaction and exercise, but not necessarily formal training or competition.

Sports Competitor:  Dog displays intense herding instinct and some talent, which may need to be channeled into work or other intense, continuous activity.  Dog may need competition or formal training to challenge their higher drive and energy level.

 

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