Small Dog - Companion For Border Collie Male (4yrs)

[Tay.]

Maybe have a look at shelters (RSPCA etc.) too see if there's a dog looking for a home that might suit you

[oakeydoak1]

Maybe have a look at shelters (RSPCA etc.) too see if there's a dog looking for a home that might suit you

I agree and they usually let you take your dog that you have with you so you can see what dog it takes to and what one it doesnt. Just make sure you tell them your coming and make sure it is ok to take your BC with you.

[Fleuri]

Maybe look into an Australian Terrier or Border Terrier.

[Gayle.]

Any herding breed and most terriers, specially rough coated ones, are good candidates for an outdoor life. Cardigan corgis are supposed to be great little dogs, so are Swedish Vallhunds.

[Gayle.]

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Edited January 14, 2011 by GayleK

[Gayle.]

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Edited January 14, 2011 by GayleK

[corvus]

I'd stick with a herder as well. I think they tend to do well together as they all have comparable play styles. Except my Lapphund, who doesn't always realise he's a herder. My Vallhund is tough as old boots, strong, and fast. He wrestles with my Lapphund, who is twice his size, and often manages to drag him to the ground. He doesn't like wrestling with dogs he doesn't know so well, though. He prefers to play chase games.

My last dog was a corgi. Also tough and strong and played with big dogs quite happily. She spent most of her time outside and did fine. I remember her insisting on sleeping outside in Canberra on one of the coldest nights we had that winter. I kept waking up during the night thinking I heard her at the door, but she was fine. Come morning the place was covered in frost and she emerged cheerily from her kennel, apparently oblivious of it.