I won, We didn't get the St. Bernard!
The battle is finally over. My husband finally settled on his new puppy. We now have a half border collie/half australian shepard. She's 9 weeks old and is a cutie. Right now she's calm and sweet, but I'm waiting for "it" to hit. I know they're very active, that's just what my husband needs. He's always on the go and now he has a dog to go with him. I just hope "Josie" bonds to him and not us. He is so jealous of me and Abby. I told him that he has to be the primary care giver and potty patrol person. I told him that he has to do EVERYTHING for her and with her to make her bond with him. Okay, so I'm trying to get out of the night time potty trips...is that sooo awful?  Anyhow, Abby loves her most of the time. She's showing her the ropes and letting her know what's off limits. We'll get this pecking order in place before long.
Any other Border collie or Australian shepard owners out there? |
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| Skye in my avatar is an Australian Shepard. She is a very sweet and loving dog. I have to add however that she was the baddest puppy ever. Still is a little nixy. She listens for my daughter not to close her door tight and will go in her room in search of makeup and chapstick to eat. Also a notorious dumpster diver. Have to keep bathroom garbage can on back of toilet. I have to watch her very carefully love love loves to eat tissues. I noticed the other day she pooped tisses. Sorry for the gross discription but I;m very glad they passed through her and no bowel obstruction. Time for obedience class for both my babies. I need it more than them because I have a hard time being a disciplinarian. Good luck with your new puppy. I think you'll love it . My veterinarian say's they are very loyal and intelligent dogs. |
| aww...congrats on your new puppy! |
| Congrats on Josie! Be sure to post some pics soon!
Chris |
I have two Aussie's and have somewhat "adopted" a Border Collie. My Aussie's are both older and very independent, not the velcro dog that my sheepie is. My vet commented that at least I kept them in the same group when we added the sheepie (all herders)  I have to say that the instinct to herd is more obvious (in my dogs anyway) with the Aussies. |
| I love border collies, but I don't know if I could keep up with their activity level. I spend some time romping with the dogs in the yard or the park, but they don't seem to be bothered by just lounging on the couch either. |
And congrats on your new addition!  |
My husband has wanted a dog to be as devoted to him as Abby is to me. He has even tried to "steal" her affection from me. But low and behold my baby adores her moma! He wanted to bring her fishing with him, but I can't trust him with my sweetie.  He needs an active energetic dog to follow him around. Abby is my couch potato/lay in bed at night/read a book/take a walk buddy! I cant' imagine life without her. Everyone in our family had a pet except him. My son has a choc. lab, my daughter has a bobtail cat, I have Abby. So he finally has his own! |
| My Aussie Maggie Mae absolutely loves to fish with my grown boys. When one of them yells "I got one", she hauls booty to where they are (or at least until she lost her hearing). Hopefully your new addition will like to fish as much! |
| Betsy's right Aussies are more independent and not quite wanting so much attention and affection as the Sheepies.But at times they are very affectionate and loving. Kind of on the order of a cat.Skye comes to have her belly rubbed and a few kisses in then off on her own. |
| Congrats on your new doggie!!! |
| Congratulations,
As a kid I had a scotch border collie...red and tan colored, longer hair but a square face. It was a male and he was very attached to me, we did everything together, then we got a yellow lab, and she DEMANDED to have his attention...not mine or our family just his. It drove him nuts, anyways they passed away at the same time...accident on the farm. I've also helped foster 3 border collie cross pups, they were super smart, but not socialized when I got them. So I worked on taking them out, and they started to come out of their shell, then I placed them into homes. If she will learn to fetch then a whole world of things will open up for your new companion. Border Collies excel at flyball, or agility. Have fun |
If he wanteds a velcro dog he should have went with the bernard. 
Border collies are not really velcro dogs, well they will follow you around but they think for themselves. THey are not big cuddlers and need more than just excercise. They need mental stimulation or it will be a horrible live with them. THey will find their own "job" and its usually not a helpful one. THey are BIG chewers. They will take to chasing and nipping kids when bored, they will chase other animals when bored. You really have to keep them in check but can never be harsh or yell, they are very sensitive. You have to do daily training, we start at 6 weeks or whatever age you get the pup. But you can not go over and over something with them they will get bored and just stop doing it. They are very smart. My pup is 11 weeks and knows, Sit, down, stay, that'll do (leave it), Off, Out, high five and is completly housebroken. So they are smart. Good luck if you ever need help please e-mail us. Samantha hdk9s@yahoo.com www.bordercollies.us |
| Thanks for the advise. I'm going to pass that along to him. My husband has already taught her to sit, and she's doing really good with the potty training. I can tell she's going to be very inquisitive. She will sit there looking around trying to figure what she needs to next.
I'm sure I'll be emailing you with questions. Thanks, |
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