10 curiosidades del BORDER COLLIE

Welcome to this new video from Animal Expert. Today we want to share 10 interesting facts about the Border collie, one of the most popular and appreciated dog breeds today. First, the Border Collie is the most intelligent dog in the world. You've probably heard this information before. However, why do they say that the Border Collie is the most intelligent dog? It's all thanks to the famous psychologist Stanley Coren, author of The Intelligent of Do 1994, which lists the most intelligent dog breeds in the world. This book is a worldwide reference for millions of people. Chaser's case is probably the most amazing. This Border Collie is capable of identifying and interacting with 102 different toys 2. Two border collies need a lot of exercise. The Border Collie is an especially active dog. Not giving them enough walks or physical exercise can lead to the appearance of various behavioral problems such as destructiveness, hyperactivity, anxiety and even excessive vocalization. Ideally, they should be offered around four walks a day in which we will combine walking, exercise, socialization and encouraging sniffing behavior. Likewise, we must not forget mental stimulation through obedience, canine skills and games. 3. The history of the border collie is very ancient. Although we do not know the true origins of the border collie breed, we do know that it is a very old breed. In fact, it was developed in the British isles between the 5th century BC and the 1st century BC. It gets its name from the native tribes of that time. The word koli means useful in galeko, which suggests that the border collie was used to perform certain functions, most likely in the form of herding. On the other hand, the term border comes from borders, that is Border, specifically the border between England and Scotland which dates back to the 10th century. 4. The Border Collie is an excellent herding dog. The border collie dog has many qualities, including herding ability in which it stands out as the number one breed. Working as a sheepdog was one of the first functions that dogs were given. Thanks to this, the animal no longer attacked the flock but guided, observed and controlled it as much as a human. Although it has a natural instinct to guide, herding is a technique that must be worked on through education and training. Therefore, you should never let a border collie herd if it has no experience as it could unintentionally harm the animals in the flock. 5. The Border Collie is a guard dog. At Animal Expert, we are not in favor of using animals as tools or objects. However, it is worth highlighting the active and alert nature of the border collie, which makes them fantastic guard dogs. But don't get me wrong, we are not talking about attack and defense, but about the willingness they have when it comes to patrolling and warning their guardians in the presence of strangers. 6. The Border Collie is commonly confused with the Australian Shepherd Given that the Border Collie and the Australian shepherd are herding dogs with a great physical resemblance, it is not surprising that they are often confused. It is important to note that the Border Collie is a direct ancestor of the Australian shepherd. However, we can differentiate them by their ears, which are usually erect or semi erect in the case of the Border Collie. Likewise, the Australian shepherd does not have such a variety of colors. In the text box you will find a video where you can learn to tell them apart. 7. The Border Collie can have one eye of each color. Heterochromia is a genetic difference that can be experienced by dogs, cats and even people. This causes the color of the eyes to be different and is a hereditary phenomenon. The Border Collie dog can show complete heterochromia that is one blue eye and one brown eye, although it can also experience albinism in the form of white spots around the eyes. 8. The Border Collie's coat colors are unique. The Border Collie can have a bicolor, tricolor, merle white, black, gray coat, but not only that. This breed can develop short or long hair in addition to multiple colors. It also has a very dense undercoat that allows it to maintain its temperature in the coldest climates. But for both types of border collies, the variety of colors is immense. 9. The Border Collie is a very loyal dog. This may seem obvious since all dogs are loyal. However. However, the Border Collie dog breed has the distinction of being extremely loyal to its caregivers. It is loyal to its guardians because it empathetically understands what they may feel, so it will quickly return the love that its owners can give it. However, it can be reserved and shy with strangers. This will depend on its socialization. 10. The Border Collie is the perfect dog for children. This characteristic is derived from the previous one. The Border Collie is very loyal and very intelligent, making it ideal for children. In addition, it is an obedient, organized and tireless dog. It is perfect for children in sedentary lifestyles that do not move too much. Border coli is ideal for children who have time and that's it for today's video. Did you know all these interesting facts? Do you want to share any more? Leave us your comments give us a like if you enjoyed this video and don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date with everything we share. Until next time, experts sa.