O-Ren

my BC isnt known as Mo by my OH for nothing..... he thinks my BC is Emo and puts on her "Mo" face all the time.......apparently she ALWAYS trying to make me feel guilty.... for everything..... i think its true.... lol

must b e a BC thing cos O-Ren prefers to be inside mostly... until the coldest part of the early mornings....about 4am... and she wants to go out... then 6-7am... come back in for a snuggly sleep in...... and then she attempts to HIDE so she doesnt get kicked out before i go to work.... wtf???

O-ren is on Medibank private silver (mid range cover) $14/fortnight covers like 10k per yr i think...... $400 excess i think cos she is over 5

Handsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stunning! i agree, all dogs have mezmorizing eyes

riley riley long legs!!!!! still so handsome!

free to good home: border collie, home must have neighbours that DONT own lawnmowers every fortnight...........stupid Miss O-Ren must sound the 'house alarm' monotone bark for the 2hours it takes for neighbours to use their EVIL ride-ons as for possums? she crawls under the bed whimpering at the SUGGESTION they might be out there ;)

What a handsome boy! Sounds like fun too

she was makin it more comfortable? O-Ren claws the carpet whilst spinning in a circle like a cat to make it more 'comfy'

that BC 'thousand yard stare'

Number 1

her brassy personality immortalised in hearts and minds alike RIP Bo

RIP Ace Ace will run free a pup forever in spirit and in your heart

i just spent an hour posting a 10 things about my noodle (O-Ren) only to have IE freeze and lose it all........................AND that Photobucket has deleted ALL but 20 of my photos....................... :D ;) ;) puppy fotos of O-Ren lost forever????? tears++++++++++ eta: forgot i made "albums" so i found some early pics....will RE-POST 10things asap :D

ooooooh i love the chocolate wombats!!!!

I will give this a go....as a BC owner's point of view QUESTIONS 1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) First time owner and devotee to desexed female BC 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? As stated above, the border regions of England & Scotland. 3. How common is it in Australia? Common +++ 4. What is the average lifespan? Average 12ish, although this is average (from what I have read) 5. What is the general temperament/personality? My border collie is very sensitive to emotions and tone, which is great for training and instructions; wary of strangers, although I adopted her at 6months and so there is a socialisation aspect to consider. Very willing to please, not a stubborn bone in her body, loves to be taught new things. A little neurotic with her willingness to please and impress, but i put this down to her intelligence as a BC. She can be As sooky and laid back as a cat on the lounge or under the quilt for sleepins or as active and precise as a fulltime herder ready for a dawn beach walk, game or training. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? I would say my BC needs mental exercise more than physical. She is NOT motivated by food AT ALL.... everything is done for praise, she is happy to try new tricks for an hour a day or fetch for an hour, or a walk so she can take in new smells and sights......if the border collie "stare" is in effect........its exercise. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? As long as they are prepared for the intelligence of the breed. Socialisation and mental stimulation is a full time gig. They love to work, mentally and physically, else bad habits like barking ensue. I think their intelligence can turn negative if neglected or misguided, this is a very senstive breed IMO. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? My BC is fine on her own, as long as once I am home, its game on.....or walk time..... or interaction inside on the lounge.....but this dog cannot be ignored or left out else bad habits, separation anxiety develops. 9. How much grooming is required? Brushing usually once a fortnight for me.....although she loves the whole thing and would have me do it every day.....extra during the shedding stage coming into summer, but its not a constant shedding all year round.....easy coat....reminds me of HAIR rather than fur...bath as needed, but mostly with a good diet, coat and skin remains healthy and self sufficient. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? Whilst i would never reccommend unsupervised with children (same rule for ANY breed). I am confident my BC would only bring a child a stick or toy and hope he/she would throw it. Or, lick the childs face and perform the horse-shoe dance around him......... as proven with nephew....But on the other hand, her BC x friend likes to herd children into corners of the yard/room............. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? I will leave that to the experts. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) Again, a question for the experts....but I agree with the above answers.

how would u dose a dog with Claratyne?

great pics! she's lovely!

Cant see, cant swallow RIP Fraser

my GOD they are long canines!!!! Angel is sooo photogenic! even from that angle

awwwww! OH and i are going this weekend......cant wait... havent been in about 20years!

awww WOW! Ive been researching this breed quite a bit and she is perfection on 4 legs! so CHARMing!

taken august 2009 Walkies Resting

omgee, fave thread!!! bumpetee bump bump!

yup, ive gotten mine from Woolies... not every woolies unfortunatly, i.e. my local, grrrrr....but i travel passed Mt Annan sometimes and they always have them in stock.