Hello Everyone!
Im currently looking for a femal border collie, any colours or coat types considered. If any1 could point me in the direction, or has any information it would be much appreciated!
Thankyou All
Carrie

if possible get a puppy who has been brought up in the home. my border collie came from a farm and was reared in a barn so wasnt socialised. she was a very nervous puppy and it has taken a lot of training to get her to accept strangers.
have you had a border collie before? they are very highly strung and take a lot of training. they are lovely pets if probably trained.

Hi Carrie,

Check out our site which is the UK's number one for pet advertising. Its free and there is a very good selection of dogs for sale and adoption.

Dogs & Puppies - Cats & Kittens - Pets for Sale at Pets4Homes UK

Hope you find the pet of your dreams and dont forget to upload pictures of your new best friend!

If you have trouble finding a new dog on the site then why not think about posting a new thread in the "Dog breeding" section. Im sure one of our members will be able to help.

Thanks

Stacey

Thankyou very much!
My boyfriends mum used to breed border collies and currently has 4, but she has stopped breeding now and 1 of the females is quite old, but ive fell in love with them!!! They are such a lovely dog! When trained right!
I have a border collie X but im looking for a pure bred collie now.

Sorry i can't help just wanted to wish you good luck in finding a new pup/dog

Just a tip - as with any other dogs, check carefully to ensure there are no inherited diseases in the bloodline. My last border collie developed severe epilepsy which the vet was unable to control, and we had to have her put down at 3 years old, which was really heartbreaking. My vet says this is more and more common in collies, as it often doesn't start until they are between 18 months to 3 years old, by which time they may have already been bred and passed on the faulty gene. :

Pets 4 homes is a really good site to check out. Id also suggest looking at the Kennel Club website

__________________
~Hannah & Anchelle Amala (Zeea)~

Carrie, have you first researched this breed and do you work?

I strongly recommend that you do NOT choose a Bordie Collie unless you will be with them for most of the day. Collies are extremely intelligent with a desperate desire to work. Without stimulation they quickly become bored and this can lead to behavioural problems such as separation anxiety.

Their herding instinct can also lead them to be a little snappy with strangers and children and they are known escape artists.

However, in the right hands, they make wonderful pets. They are loyal companions, but health wise they have a high risk of hip problems. As in a previous post, they are prone to epilepsy.

I should certainly ask around training centres, and veterinary surgery's for recommendations as to the best breeders, and of course the Pets for Homes own website.

__________________

I agree with Nina, they are a high maintainance dog. I really love them, the way they look, the way they move and their high intellegence and desire to work. My husband and myself both compete with collies, so these are very desirable behaviours, but as has already been mentioned can be a nightmare in a pet dog.

Have you tried the website Collie.net? they have information on all collie breeds and have breeders etc listed.