I support you 100%. Some people only search for a dog that looks good or cute and etc. But such irresponsible human beings wouldn't know what hit them if they get a border collie. I don't have any personal experience with border collies but I've met other herding breeds and I own a corgi. Those people had been warned by me as well: herding dogs are smart. VERY SMART. EXTREMELY SMART. If they don't find a way to entertain and exercise their dog as well as training it, it'd train them instead.

YES! PREACH! Along with that, PLEASE adopt, DO NOT and I repeat, DO NOT shop or breed!! Many people contact a breeder to get them whatever breed they want and then what are the rest of the puppies supposed to do? They may not get - and I HATE to use this term - bought, so they end up... where? The side of a road or in a shelter. You can help a dog in need, or create one with brothers and sisters who wouldn't have to go through this trauma if it weren't for you. This is a very big issue because dogs used to be mixed and happy that way. Then the rich victorians came along and selectively bred dogs so they would have certain features that they liked. The entire concept of breeds is false and cruel. Many dogs have health issues that could easily be resolved if you just let these dogs breed with other 'breeds'. I agree with you, but not breeds, dogs as animals have been destroyed. I honestly dream of a day where the AKC has been dissolved. Keeping animals like this is abuse.(1 of 2)

I totally agree.

it really depends on how much time you have for them i have a border collie and i live in a 2 bedroom apt that has a privet back yard, and i work from home i found a herding ball is awesome he goes out in the yard to herd is ball and play fetch he thinks thats his job. But if i had a job and couldnt be home with him he would go nuts being locked up in the house all day