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Border Collie Mandy Belle is Affectionate Intelligent and Playful. Just add Water and Stir!
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Border Collie Mandy Belle is Affectionate Intelligent and Playful. Just add Water and Stir!
Update: Mandy is Fully trained! She loves to play ball will sit lay down come and speak on a dime! Mandy loves children she plays well with other dogs and ignores the cat. When indoors she is a lapdog and she loves to take naps in her crate. When it's time to play count her in! She loves her toys especially the squeaky ones. She chases the soccer ball outside and loves to play chase with other dogs.
Mandy has really gotten into shape since she has been with me. Her coat is beautiful her teeth are white (beef soup bones) and she is toning up after giving birth to her last litter.
Unlike most typical border collies Mandy has an off button which I really like. She is fully trained sit lay down speak. and is very intelligent. Mandy is a little bit smaller in size than the average border collie which I find attractive for those who aren't quite ready for a 45 pound dog. Mandy only barks when there's a reason so she would be a great dog for any family who appreciates their quiet time!
Description:
Mandy is a purebred papered Border Collie registered with the International Boarder Collie Association and the American Boarder Collie Association. She is a very sweet dog who was unfortunately bred several times by her owner.
Mandy is beautiful. All this darling dog needs is someone to love and lead her.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com the Border Collie originated in Northumberland on the Scottish/English border. The breed is descended from old British droving breeds with some spaniel added. An outstanding herder this hardy agile untiring sheepdog is capable of mastering any type of herd. It is said that the Border Collie has an eye that can hypnotize cattle. He crouches down and mesmerizes the animals with its intense stare. One of the most trainable breeds the Border Collie also serves well as a narcotics and bomb detection dog and is a frequent high performer in obedience agility Frisbee(TM) trials police work search & rescue Flyball performing tricks and competitive obedience. Some Border Collies have been trained very successfully as blind guide dogs. Currently very good results are obtained with them for general assistance to the handicapped in The Netherlands. The Border Collie is a very intelligent and responsive dog. They thrive on praise are sensitive and very trainable. The Border Collie is highly energetic with great stamina. Provided it gets sufficient activity to keep it occupied and ample exercise the Border Collie will get along quite happily with other dogs and children however the Border Collie may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex. They should not be trusted with small non-canine pets however there are plenty of Border Collies that live and get along with family cats. This breed should be very well socialized as a puppy to prevent shyness. To be truly happy it needs a lot of: ongoing attention extensive daily exercise and a job to do. For those who wish to reach high levels in dog sports the Border Collie is a gift from heaven. Farmers (for whom the dogs perform work for which they were bred) are also happy with them. It is not surprising that at competitive levels in various sports such as: agility skills obedience and sheepdog trials the Border Collie is represented among the leaders in the sport. They are perfectionist with a permanent will to please. This breed lives for serving you day in and day out. They are not ideal pets for people who have no plans to spend a lot of time with them. These dogs are too intelligent to lie around the house all day with nothing to do. Prospective owners who are looking for just a family pet should consider other similar but calmer breeds like show line Australian Shepherds and Shetland Sheepdogs. If there is insufficient activity then it will find its own work to do and that may not be what YOU had in mind when we say the word WORK. They can become destructive if they get bored or if they are ignored. They can become neurotic if they are left alone for long periods leading to many behavior problems. This breed is known as an escape artist. Because of his strong herding instincts the Border Collie may be snappish with children and strangers. They do best with an experienced owner that has lots of time to spend with the dog. The adolescent Border Collie often goes through a phase where he challenges his master's authority. Some are highly reactive and sound sensitive making them a poor choice for families with young children. Dominance level is highly variable in Border Collies. They have a life expectancy of 12-15 years.
Category: Animals
Updated: 07/31/2009 - 00:11:34
Tags: border collie, mandy, mandy belle, registered, smooth coat, female, trained, house dog, companion
Votes: 9 votes.
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