TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Border Collies: Patrolling Sheep Collisions Since 1915 1
- A Look Back at History 3
- Chapter One: All About the Collies 6
- Breed Standards 7
- Overall Appearance 7
- Coat 8
- Color 9
- Forelegs and Hindlegs 9
- Gait 10
- Head 10
- Neck and Back 11
- Size and Substance 12
- Special Traits of Border Collies 13
- Dealing with Children and Other Household Pets 17
- Competitions 18
- Chapter Two: Choosing a Border Collie 21
- Male or Female? 22
- Pros and Cons of Owning a Male Collie 22
- Pros and Cons of Owning a Female Collie 25
- Puppy or Adult? 27
- Pros and Cons of Owning a Collie Puppy 28
- Pros and Cons of Owning an Adult 31
- Chapter Three: Acquiring a Border Collie 36
- The Reputable Breeder Detector 37
- Other Sources and Purchase Price 39
- Additional Clauses in the Contract 45
- Chapter Four: Bringing Home Your New Border Collie 48
- Bringing Home a Border Collie Pup 49
- Basic Puppy Supplies 50
- Safety Tips 54
- Bringing Home an Adult Border Collie 56
- Basic Border Collie Supplies 56
- Crate Training Your Border Collie 58
- Dog – Proofing Your Home 59
- Chapter Five: Border Collie’s Basic Needs 62
- Exercise Needs 63
- Factors to Consider When Exercising Your Collie 64
- Dangerous Activities 68
- Dietary Needs 69
- Carnivores or Omnivores? 70
- The Diet Switch 70
- Wet vs. Dry Food 71
- Scheduled Feeding Vs. Free Feeding 72
- Home Cooking for Your Border Collie 74
- Grooming Needs 76
- Bathing Guidelines 76
- Dental Care 79
- Declawing Your Border Collie 80
- Chapter Six: Management of Common Dog Problems 82
- Common Behavioral Problems 83
- Controlling Unnecessary Barking 83
- Jumping Dogs 86
- Biting or Nipping Dogs 89
- Chapter Seven: The Aging Dog 95
- Caring for Your Aging Border Collie 96
- Common Health Issues of Senior Dogs 96
- Arthritis and Stiffness 97
- Frequent or Uncontrolled Urination 98
- Blindness and Hearing Loss 98
- Loss of Appetite and Weight Change 99
- Memory Loss 100
- Frequently Asked Questions 103
- Glossary of Dog Terms 110
- Photo Credits 116
- References 117
