I have a 9 month old blue heeler border collie does any one know how long the will live or any info about them???????????????????????????????????????????????
2007-01-25 14:47:36 · 11 answers · asked by Dancer 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i have a red heeler and had a border collies a long time a go, they r very active, smart, loving and well just a couple of the best breeds out there... my heeler loves doing his trick 2 make me and my friend give him attention as i said they r very smart, they also adapt very easily 2 ur lifestyle,, well at least my heeler did and also my collie
and a few of my friends who have heeler there dog adapted to
good luck!
2007-01-26 00:25:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both blue heelers and border collies are highly active, easy to train herding dogs. Get a good dog book and sign up for a positive reinforcement based obedience class and you will learn a lot about it. Next time study up BEFORE you get a dog - this dog is going to need a lot of exercise, so get your jogging shoes on!
2007-01-25 15:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by p_i_turtle_sanders 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Heeler and the Border collie are both stock dogs, bread for working livestock. They are mid sized dogs, medium to long hair, good natured, need to have something to do or they can become troublesome as they try to entertain themselves. They like to work and if you have something for them to do they are happiest.
They live about 12 to 15 years.
2007-01-25 15:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by Batty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two border collies - they are working dogs, so I hope you're an active person because they lovvvvveeee to run! Obedience is a must, as having such a fast dog who is disobedient is no joy. Positive reenforcement training has/is worked/working really well with my pups (one 13 weeks, one 6 years) so I recommend doing that form of obedience training.
These dogs are also highly intelligent so they need to have some kind of job to stimulate their minds, as well as their bodies.
They are to live between 12 to 14 years.
Have fun! They are great dogs!
2007-01-25 16:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have a 3 yr old blue heeler mix. Not sure what she is mixed with, but she is pretty big. She is a wonderful dog that thinks her job is to protect all of us, our other dogs included. I am a chihuahua lover first and foremost, but Gracie is a wonderful chihuahua wannabe....lol As far as how long they live, maybe 10-12 yrs.
2007-01-25 15:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is an energetic, intelligent, free thinking herding dog. these dogs need lots of exercise and training to prevent unwanted behavior from starting. it is hard to gain and keep control of these dogs because they are free thinkers so you must be vigilant in proper training. these are sweet, loving dogs that live to work. the have an approximate life span of 8 to 10 years. some longer and some not that long. they are pretty easy going and good natured. some do get a little overprotective but usually are loving.
2007-01-25 15:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This breed of dog is also very loyal.. and easily trained as long as you are very consistent. we had a border collie that lived to be 16.
2007-01-25 15:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by mykidsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neighbor has 2 1 is 5 the other is 2. Very active and playful
2007-01-25 15:08:23 · answer #8 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had a blue heeler she was put to sleep when she was 14 years old...
2007-01-25 15:06:35 · answer #9 · answered by blessedfriend2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above, sounds like your dog would be great at agility, flyball, or try disc dog, even competetive obedience - the community of people who do these sports are really fun.
http://www.dogpatch.org/Agility/
http://www.flyballdogs.com/FAQ.html
Just looking @ the pic on this front page makes me wasnt to go practice.
http://www.iddha.com/
2007-01-25 15:10:17 · answer #10 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋