Border Collie Shetland Sheepdog: Pictures, Info, Care Guide & More

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The Border Collie Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Border Sheepdog, is a hybrid breed resulting from pairing a Border Collie with a Shetland Sheepdog. These designer pups have a lot to offer prospective owners, but they aren’t necessarily a good fit for every family. Read on to learn more about the Border Sheepdog and decide if this breed would suit your lifestyle.

Breed Overview

The Border Sheepdog is an interesting hybrid that combines the best traits of its parent breeds. These dogs are brilliant, active, friendly, and even-tempered. They are highly active and can make fantastic companions for folks looking for a dog that’ll happily tag along on all their adventures.

Border Collie Shetland Sheepdog Puppies

Prospective dog owners with hearts set on adopting a Border Sheepdog may have their work cut out for them. There aren’t many breeders focusing solely on this hybrid, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to find one. However, you might have better luck searching through your local rescue’s adoptable animals versus finding a breeder specializing in Border Sheepdogs.

When you find a puppy to adopt, you should know what you’re getting yourself into. There’s a reason that Border Collies are known as “land sharks” when they’re puppies, and if your Border Sheepdog takes after their Collie side more, you’ll learn precisely why. These pups may be nippier and more prone to biting than other puppies, but the key is to implement a training regimen and redirect them when such behaviors strike. These puppies will learn quickly, but they can be rather cheeky for the first few months.

Begin socializing and training your puppy as soon as possible. Although they may be high-strung and prone to skittishness, barking, and hyperactivity, training will help address such issues.

Border Collie Shetland Sheepdog Breed Origin & History

There isn’t much in terms of documented history about the origin of the Border Collie Sheepdog. However, we do know a fair bit about the parent breeds.

Border Collies originated in the Anglo-Scottish border separating Scotland and England. They were bred to herd sheep, a task at which they excel thanks to their strength, intelligence, and stamina.

Shelties originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. They were initially bred to be herding dogs, though many modern Shelties find work in many different sectors. They are sometimes used as medical alert dogs, as well as therapy and service dogs.

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