1. It is very important to choose a reputable border dog breeder. I strongly recommend that you go to kennels or individual breeders who have formal dog business licenses and have many years of experience in border grazing and breeding. They can provide healthy, pure-bred and high-quality border herding puppies. The border shepherd I raised was selected from a kennel with 10 years experience in border herding.
This kennel has been engaged in border grazing for a long time, and their breeding and training methods for border grazing are very professional. I saw that their kennel was very clean and comfortable, and every puppy was taken good care of. My little border shepherd was born in such a professional environment, with good health and personality. Even if the price is higher, it is worthwhile to get a healthy, purebred and high-quality border collie puppy.
2. Observe the dog's appearance. A good-looking border dog should be symmetrical in appearance and structure, and the proportion of limbs and tail should be harmonious and natural. Its head can't be too big or too small, but it is of moderate size. Eyes should be bright and bright, giving people a lively feeling.
In addition to appearance, the body of the border dog should also show agile and natural gait. This means that its muscles and bones are well developed and have good athletic ability, so it is possible to grow into an adult dog with excellent physique and longer life.
3. Check the fur to judge the appearance of the border dog, and also check its fur. We should choose dogs with soft, shiny and even fur. This shows that they are in good health. A good-looking border dog's fur should be clean and tidy, and there are no problems such as caking and depilation.
If its fur looks messy, it may indicate that it is in poor health. In addition, you can also observe whether the skin of the border dog is healthy. Healthy skin should be free from redness, swelling, damage or excessive dryness. These are the details, which are very important! !
4. When choosing a border dog, it is also important to ask about the dog's age and immune history. We should choose a 3-4-month-old puppy to ensure that it has completed its primary immunization. This can ensure the dog's health and immune protection. When examining the health and vaccine records of puppies, we can see whether there is a history of genetic diseases. Genetic disease history may have a negative impact on the health and quality of life of dogs, so we must choose carefully.
We can consult the dog owner or veterinarian about the dog's age and immunization history. Anyway, I asked directly. If the puppy has received the necessary immunization and has no history of genetic diseases, then it is more likely to be a healthy border collie!
5. Know your parents' dog. When choosing a border dog, it is very important to know your parents' dogs. Looking at the size and personality of parents' dogs will affect the characteristics of puppies. Therefore, it is best to choose a puppy whose parents and dogs have good appearance and stable personality. Good parents usually inherit some good appearance features from puppies, such as a well-proportioned figure, well-proportioned limbs and tail.
A stable parent's dog helps to cultivate a stable character of a puppy. So observe whether the size of the parents' dog meets the standard and whether there are obvious appearance problems. At the same time, observe their personality characteristics, such as friendliness, obedience and liveliness. These are important references for choosing puppies with good appearance and stable personality.
This is my experience. You can refer to it I hope everyone can buy their favorite border dogs.