New Puppy!

**dr. cox** · 03-30-2010, 11:41 PM

Girlfriend really hooked me up for an early birthday present. Today I got a brand new puppy! 9 week old little Border Collie. I have always loved these dogs, I am a big outdoors guy (hiking and fishing) and this is one hell of a dog to take with for those activities so I am pumped. I will try and get some pics up for you guys later, she is just too damn cute.

Any of you guys happen to have a Border Collie? I have raised many dogs, but never one this smart, so if any of you guys have any tips on cool tricks for collies it would be very helpful.

Edited to add- 100th post!

**ashauler** · 03-31-2010, 05:20 AM

Congratulations!!
Our youngest is 1/2 border collie and 1/2 German short-hair. You're right, very, very smart dogs.
They are very athletic, have amazing balance and can jump to beat hell. The herding instinct is very prevalent, even in our half-breed.

**ericbee** · 03-31-2010, 12:24 PM

That is awesome. I am very happy for you.

I wish I could get a dog, but most times there is nobody at the house for 11 hours a day. Sometimes longer.

**Paddy** · 03-31-2010, 12:49 PM

Wonderful !

**Roger** · 03-31-2010, 01:02 PM

Congrats on the new dog! After my dog is gone that will be it for a while. Collies are lovable and wonderful dogs, although I have never owned one, I used to have a family friend who had one and they are excellent dogs to have. Looking forward to the pics. Roger.

**ndv21** · 03-31-2010, 01:18 PM

Congratulations brother! Dogs are amazing family members. Start training early and enjoy every bit of it! Looking forward to the pics.

**ericbee** · 03-31-2010, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Roger

After my dog is gone that will be it for a while.

I know what you mean. My fiancé wanted to replace my pet in a month. I spent years with it that she didn't, and I resent these two brothers she got from the rescue. It's hard to replace a pet with an awesome personality, and collies can have a lot of personality.