We adopted a border collie w/out knowing much about the breed because we fell in love with her look. She now gets us out for at least two walks a day in the woods where she can run. We have never been in such good shape!
I have one Border Collie, they are kind a dorkie, most of the time they behave like a child and have unlimited energy to run around and make mischiefs.
@@matheusguimaraesmarquesi939 I love that and can 'match' them and challenge their brains even more which is so fun to try and 'trick' them and keep them guessing and learning!
I've been involved in Aussies for 35 years. My 15 year old just died last week. I've done rescue for about 15 yrs. When we're explaining the differences to potential adopters I put it this way. When it comes to working, BCs have strong eye and will stare holes in the sheep. An Aussie is loose eyed but will apply force when needed with a nip. A border collie will chase a ball you throw for him until he drops from exhaustion. After awhile the Aussie will drop the ball down the storm drain and look at you expectantly - it's your turn to go get it.
His name was Cooper. He was a rescue I fostered and fell in love with. He raised two of my puppies, allowing the little alligators to hang off his ruff. He saved the life of another of my Aussies, who was grieving the death of his mate and stopped eating. He leaves big paw prints to fill.
My dog is a mix of both and is 8 years old now. He has the personality traits of both. I have been around and had dogs my whole life and he has made a huge mark on my heart. He is highly intelligent and talks to me and others. He lets me know what he wants and when he wants it. He is my heart and my joy. He has a tendency to herd my grandchildren and play mother hen to all children, animals and human alike. He gets very upset if he hears a child cry and grumbles at me if I don't move fast enough to attend to them and fix the issue. My friends and family tell everyone he is more human than dog.
@@TheArqadesh I would so love to meet your dog. My friend's dog Purple was a blend and I totally fell in love with her. She saved Trevor's life and she was my hero and favorite dog in all the world! Your dog sounds just like Purple! If you live near Seattle it would be an honor to meet your dog! (Can you tell I am a 'dog-deprived' dog lover! bc.ctvnews.ca/she-saved-my-life-b-c-man-sends-dog-for-help-after-injuring-himself-in-the-wilderness-1.4654444
I would love to get a mix of both, as both breeds (although both collies) can be quite different and I always wondered how it would be having both in one package.
I've had three Border collies, including the girl I have now. My experience is that it's a myth they need lots of exercise and training. My PERSONAL experience is that they actually need company and attention. Just be with them and talk (yes talk! They understand everything you say, I can't emphasise that enough) to them and include them in what you do. If you can, simply do this you will never even consider any other dog. Remember, company and attention... exercise is a bonus for them.
Thank you your comment is music to my ears !! I got a border collie puppy a month ago then I broke my leg ( 9 days ago) but despite the odds I'm keeping my dog..she's with me 24/7 and a very loved and well behaved puppy ("all ya need is love "👍)
I was looking for a comment like this. I want a border collie but I don't want to take them for a walk everyday cause I won't have time. But I can at least 2-3 times a week
you are so right. I'm 64 and had them all my life. Other dogs too along the way. Trained dogs for a while. Border collies are the smartest and love you no matter what. We had as many as 4 or 1 at a time. Great dogs. loved your comments. I think they would speak English if they could. They share secrets really well.
@@latinace1981That's really not enough for a border collie, especially a young border collie! Doggie will plot it's escape, and become destructive in the home. If you get a much older border you may be able to get away with it but my girl is 11 and still needs 2 hour long (1 hour in the am and I hour in the pm) walks per day or she gets destructive and mischievous. Best dog ever but yes, in almost all cases they need lots of exercise.
We rescued an older neighborhood Aussie not even knowing his breed, age, or name. His elderly owner had given him away when she went through a tragic time in her life and moved away. The dog came back to the old home and waited all winter, living on who knows what. We adapted him when it became apparent that he was alone. His brownish coat looked rusty, hence, he was dubbed Rusty but he never accepted the moniker. I contacted his old owner and she said his name was "Jerry". When I called him Jerry he totally noticed. After that he walked perfectly on a leash, didn't run away anymore and became our dog, Jerry. He was about 14 or 15 when cancer claimed him. He was a great dog.
Both are excellent breeds and you can’t go wrong with either. Just be prepared to carve out 1-2 hours of your day to focus on them. They need lots of exercise and challenging mental stimulation.
Yep I had to completely restructure my day around my aussie because I'm too tired from work to do much. Now I get up several hours early to spend time with her
I have both. An Aussie and a border collie. You really can’t compare the two, other than temperament. My Aussie, while very protective at home, is very friendly to strangers. My border collie is very protective as well in the home but more apprehensive with strangers out side the home. She does warm up quickly once she sees mom and I are okay. Wally (Aussie) needs to be engaged constantly where as Maddie( border collie) stays by moms side. For both breeds I have one word, TRAINING. Always teach the something. They both respond very well with positive reinforcement. Never raise a hand to either breed (or any animal unless being attacked). They will lose trust and respect for you. When you praise them they get an expression of pride and happiness knowing they pleased you.
Yes, this is what I want. I have my just under 2 year old aussie, now I need to find an equally great border collie pup for her to mother and eventually befriend.
Yayyyyyy my boy turned 10 this year hes a blue merle i want to get a puppy so bad because my friends dog died and you never know makes me worried im dreading the day.. but i want my boy to meet the puppy so its not like im replacing him you know lol
I got purebred Aussie from a friend. I had herding dog experience. A lot of people get these dogs for their looks not expecting their high energy. Australian Sheppards are the number 2 dogs in rescue behind pit bulls. If you want one foster first then adopt from a rescue
I grew up with a border collie, and after she passed, I got an aussie and a border collie. they're SO similar, but border collies are much more independent while aussies are more dependent on you. they can both learn a new trick in about 3 tries, they're insanely smart. their personalities have definitely rubbed off on each other (my current border collie is now a cuddle bug, which is pretty unusual for their breed) and they really benefit from having each other around. they're constantly playing and entertaining themselves. I wouldn't really recommend ether for a family, as they need one on one time and prefer to have one or two owners. but an aussie would probably be a better fit for a family if you're choosing between the two. at the end of the day, they're both amazing breeds and I wouldn't trade ether of them for the world
Can I ask, do both have the same energy level? Or is one more relaxed! I love collies but I’m gone a few hours of the day and I read they don’t do well being left alone, so I am looking at Aussies but I think they may be the same?
I have an aussie and she is SO dependent. She bonded with my wife and is ALWAYS on her heels. Lucky for me though when my wife is away the dog gets a little more independent and isn't so clingy with me 😂
I agree! I couldn't choose so i got a mix of the two. She is a sassy fire cracker! Got her at 8 weeks and knew how to sit by the end of the day. We let her run around and play in our front yard with her Newfoundland lab mixed buddy. She rings the doorbell when she is done. She knows so many tricks and commands its crazy! She is only 11mo old right now
@@hamishthepony2460 from what I've researched since I plan on getting a border collie in the future but have 2 aussies rn, they both are the same but also vary on the dogs personality. They need walks at least once a day and need constant mental stimulation. BUT! You can do doggy daycare and you can always try taking them with you whenever you can. Like; going to the store, to get food, to the park, etc. (My family is bad at dealing with them on leash and have put almost all their training onto me including leash training which is hard so...yeah we haven't trained ours well) But keep in mind you should always take the first couple weeks with your new puppy off, like if you have a new baby. You need to get into a schedule to keep them entertained.
I’ve got a McNab Collie. It’s one of the greatest dogs I’ve had. Incredibly intelligent and agile. High energy but settles down easily and is just happy lounging around on lazy days. Very little to no shedding. Very protective and not overly aggressive. No health problems.
I have had 2 Aussies and have a Border/Malamute mix now. Either of these breeds are an excellent choice . Remember though, both love their families and need to be included in activities such as camping trips, hikes, swimming in the lakes ,etc.
We've rescued 3 Aussies over the past 40 years. They have all been very different personalities, but amazing companions. We've loved them all and can't think of a better friend.
ummm well we got an Australian Shepard as our first dog and she is AMAZING. Learned quickly, is goofy, has good patience, and has high energy. We didn’t have that much trouble raising and training her. She LOVES children but doesn’t like other dogs very much. She didn’t/doesn’t play bite or get too crazy, but when she does she just runs around the house a couple times😂. The only problem was that she liked to follow us when we left the house, but the good thing is is that we live on a country road and my Grandma lives on our road so she just goes there. Idk if it was just our dog or.... I also feel like you sided on the Border Collie? You gave more facts about them and more positive ones. You didn’t give that many facts or many positive ones about Aussies.
Our BELLA is now 6 months old pure bred miniature Australian Shepard and she is an amazing dog, we just love her. She is intelligent, very energetic, loving and protective of her family but just gives a warning barks. She loves and needs exercise for a minimum of an hour a day and we play fetch and take long walks with her twice a day. She has many plush toys and balls to play with but she prefers to play fetch endlessly. Crate training is a necessity for sleeping and napping at her age. Bella loves her crate and now just goes in by it herself, it’s her house! We are blessed to have a dog.
My husband and I’s first dog together is a boarder collie Australian Shepard mix. We got her from a rescue and she’s such an amazing dog. Very easy to train and bonded VERY closely with both of us.
I have and had border collies and aussies. Aussies are a little bit more stubborn, they are very smart but collies are on another level. However, they are 2 super breeds full of love and energy
I have a nearly 10 month old Aussie. We live in a neighborhood with lots of dogs, many of whom are much larger than our boy; however, he is still very assertively dominant (especially in his own yard). He was fully potty trained within 13 days of getting him home and very quickly after that, we trained him to hit a bell when he needs to go out. He is VERY energetic and if he isn’t properly exercised, he WILL wake you up in the middle of the night; however, if you do get his energy out before bed, he will consistently sleep through the night. He is excellent with meeting strangers in public, but not so much in his own home because he is very territorial over the home. I also feel it is important to note that when meeting strangers, the approach of the stranger is KEY! If they are walking up to him at a normal pace, he is fine. If for instance you have him on a hiking/biking trail, someone approaching quickly on bicycle will trigger a defensive stance coupled with barking. He does NOT respond to training with food, only toys keep his attention/motivation high. His temperament is outstanding, he is always so cheerful and outgoing but listens exceptionally well!
I have an Aussie Shepherd Border Collie mixed 3 year old. I won't have any other but this mix. The mix has less anxiety and need to be constantly "on". Totally trainable. No bad habits like shoe chewing or destructive behavior if in the home while I'm rehabing. I got her to stay in shape as I aged. Also because I'm 100% service connected with at least one major surgery a year for a while, with rehab. She is smart enough to know when I'm "down" and will be content with back yard Frizbee or brain puzzles and tricks until I can get back to the trails. The mix has patience, believe it or not. We hike 2-3 miles a day, and she attends doggy day care a few times a week for socializing and training. She gets training with new games at home weekly by me. Frizbee every morning while I make coffee and breakfast. I love my Panda Bear!
I've owned both, love them both....I currently own a male tri color Australian Shepherd. I've got to say my Aussie is far more protective then either of my border collies were. My Aussie is currently training to compete in rally and agility....my borders were strictly trained to work livestock and were loyal family pets.
Love them both. Had a blue merle Aussi Shepard mix that showed up at my house as a puppy. Lived 15 yrs. Best, loving, smartest dog ever. Miss him terribly.
I never know that our dog outside is an australian sheperd. We thought it was fluffy labrador. Now I know why he is so clinggy and active. Thank you so much.
I have a Border collie/Aussi mix and I call him a Bossy lol. He is a wonderful dog and charms everyone that he comes in contact with. I truly scored with him.
In 2020 I took care of a Aussie/BC, she was in bad condition in many ways. She was 10 years at the time. Did not think she would live to be 12 years old but here we are going on 15 and still going strong!
I’ve had both, and I would love to have either again. My preference is an Aussie, but I’d never say no to a Border. Either would have a forever home with me.
My boy is a border collie/ Ausie/ black gsd! He tends to take after the GSD. He’s big and his shape and frame are more of a GSD. He’s lovable and smart but a very good guard dog. He showed us his herding skills when our rooster escaped the coop. He herded him right to the porch where I was standing!!
I have two dogs an Australian shepherd and a boarder collie ranger and Luna are both amazing we live on a 100 acre farm and they both do a great job herding the sheep together. They are both extremely healthy and are very playful. They are amazing house dogs and are easy to train. Great dogs and we love both
Ranger and Luna seem to be very smart and hardworking dogs . They should to be healthy with all the amazing work they doing on the farm with the cattle’s .
I own a border collie/Australian shepherd and she is the best of both breeds. I see she is very loyal to us but has hard time with some strangers mainly males. she does great when left alone for hours but we don't do it very often. she does love to play with other dogs and loves to play with her herding ball. She is the best companion dog and love how smart she is. dad is mainly alpha and she has me quite trained lol
I had a full grown Aussie and now I Mini, I loved them both to the moon and back. Very smart and really full of energey. My Mini is 17 and she is slowing down.
I have a mini Aussie that I rescued at 10years old and shes 15 now and slowing down too. If anyone is thinking of adopting an older dog please do it ! When you adopt an older dog it's like their so greatful that they love you even more.
@@micheledelgado1099 I so agree. I rescued he from a breeder at 5 years old. She had several litters and then they didn't. Need her anymore. I adore her and I have been her person 💕 ever since.
I have two Australia Shepard's, both with papers. Brother and Sister, now about 13. They are they best dog I have ever had. Great watch dog and protector. Easy to train and well behaved. But they do have alot of energy and get into mischief if not given things to do, or places to run. Warning : they will raid your garden for tomatoes and cantaloupe, even pick figs and oranges off trees they can reach. Ask me how I know lol. They even get along with my cats, which change alot because I foster. The most loving dog I have ever had. Very well mannered. They do love people food.
@@marytaus6648 Hi mary, my dog is going to be 3 on October 1st and it just keeps getting better. I get So much love from him. So i agree 100% with you.
We own one of each. Nala, our hyper intelligent, border collie mix (we are not 100% sure as she is a rescue) is super affectionate and has most of the traits of a border collie described in the video. Frisco, our purebred mini Australian shepherd is playful and very protective of his herd - Us! The video very accurately describes both our dogs - Thank you!
Wow sheep farm my australian shepherd dashound mix puppy would love to run on a sheep farm my dream one day nature is beautiful and what better way to enjoy. Texas that's where I live .have a awesome New year and stay safe.
I have an aussie and she is now 11 years old!! She is still so playful! she doesnt bite when she plays she runs around and shakes her butt when she is excited hahahha
Mine did that too. I had forgetten about that so thanks for the reminder! I have a border collie now. I love both breeds and each dog is different although I notice some of these characteristics seem correct.
I'm surprised he didn't mention that border collies tend to have a pointier nose where as the shepherds tend to have a rounder nose or muzzle however you wanna put it
A fairly good description of personality differences came from an acquaintance who had both breeds. If you are out working stock - sheep, cattle, etc - and it's time to go home, the Border will say, "I'll stay with the sheep, see ya." The Aussie will say, "Great! What's for dinner?" while he hops in the truck. Aussie are not quite so intense.
Aussies stop when they want to lol BC's chase a ball around as long as you'll throw it, and the aussie will just sit by your feet once they want to be done
Hello from Italy..I have 3 AUSSIES (2 females -8 and 7 years old- and 1 male 2 years old) we are in search&rescue with the Italian Red Cross, we do disc- dog having really good results and 1 female is into Obedience. They are lovely with children and people, one aspect of their character is barking...1 female is really into barking , she barks also when she wants to greet you coming back from work :o) they have a lot of energy and need also mental training. One of the difference I was able to see in these years is that a BC is very very intelligent and goes mad in doing things even if you do the same thing for hours, the Australian is willing to know but you have to be flexible in the way you train because they get bored if you repeat the same exercise thousands times when they've already learned. Expecially in Obedience training, for example you can work on distance control for 10 minutes and the BC will always be there as it was the first repetition..the Australian after 3/4 reps looks at you as to say "hey I know how to do this now let's do something else" , so you have to be very very open in the training sections if you're looking for the perfect excercise. I've always had dogs but I started to do real training with my firts Aussie Stella (the older one) and I think I'll go on with Aussie as long as I can menage to have dogs. I don't know in other countries but in Italy most of the BC are too much on "work" and tend to be not so sustainable in a normal life. An Australian can stay 1 entire day on the sofa with you....a BC will distroy the sofa after 3 hours of laziness.
Ours is both of these, with Blue Heeler, and Hangin Tree Cowdog. Smart, friendly, intense/driven, playful, and unbelievable athletic. He's only 8 months, but he's going to be an amazing dog.
@@DogWorldHQ I do have a border collie it's a he and he's name is Zorro I got him July 28 he was born July 17 it was a blessing to have him in my world .!
A Border Collie is the smallest dog in the world I rather prefer a border collie then a husky Because Border Collies are used for hurting sheep and huskies are made for sleds in the cold and I think a border collie can learn how to sled you can teach a border collie to do anything it just takes time .And huskies it takes like probably a month to train.And border collies are more energetic than Huskies. And I know why people want a husky Because there beautiful There Eye's There fur color. And that's why people choose husky.
Important traits for border collies (don't know about ozy ones) that were not mentioned: -They often have a self cleaning coat. They can be filthy with mud, but it doesn't matter. When they dry, it all sheds off. -They don't smell when wet. -They care more about praise than treats when it comes to training. Won't easily over-eat unless you feed it snacks all the time.
I have had both breeds and to be honest, I could not tell the difference that you talked about. Both loving and faithful to us played with kids and both protective of us kids and home. Lived in the country. I have raised both breeds as an adult. Best dogs for large or small homes. My son has a tiny home and has a Rot and Australian Shepherd but his dogs get play time and long country walks too.
My Tess's family also herded cattle as well as sheep. I'm glad my BC got to keep her tail-or that she had a tail. I've met Aussies who had tails. My red/white BC, Gypsy Rose Lee, had a right blue eye and a left brown eye. Some BCs also have merle coats too. Seems that most Aussies have flat ears. My BCs had straight (Little Bo Peep), flat back (JackBNimble), 1/2 pricked (Gypsy Rose Lee) and my Tess had her right ear up and her left ear sticking out.
I've had both. My aussie lived to 14 years. I now have a border collie and she is my heart. BC is definitely a smarter dog. Both are energetic; Aussie I would probably say "hyper". But, I love them both!
My cats absolutely love her. She loves them, too. She will bark at them, when they are eating out of the food bowl she wants to eat out of. The cats ignore her barking. They all eat each others food. They are all sisters and brothers by different parents!
I have a 14 year old Aussie. He was very easy to train, very loyal ,loves kids and gets along with other animals. They are the best breed I have ever owned.
I have had australian shepherd for over 20 years. I prefer them for our lifestyle. The Aussies are more of an all around kind of farm working dog. They can herd to help you out, but they are happy just helping you keep an eye on your place. They are also great vermin dogs. Will keep out or kill animals that do not belong on your place. But once introduced to new animals, they accept them. Which makes them great for discouraging predators. Also Aussies are happy doing what ever you do. They are fine being a porch dog, waiting for the next chore to do. Or lay on the porch while you sit on the porch. I like that the Aussies are reserved with strangers. Actually, they do not care for the attention from others. They may politely accept it, but could pretty much care less about strangers. I have only had 1 aussie out of 6 that enjoyed playing ball. The attitude was that if I threw something away, I must not want it. Lol But would merrily go get it, if I ask them too. Because they liked to make me happy. I tried taking one of mine through agility. He did it, but seem to look at me as if asking, “why am I doing this?”. I often would see him go to our van and wait, hoping we would go home. Once, when I was running the course with him,I looked around and he was gone. Then I saw him setting in the audience with my two young daughters. Lol
Both of my Aussies use to push the lever doors down with their paws and come in the bathroom on me, LOL!!! Both of them could play hide and seek with me...LOL.
Nice summary of both breeds. I like the shot of the Aussie pushing the bathroom door open to be with its owner. I have fostered Aussies for years and when interviewing potential homes I always ask, “do you like to pee alone.” It’s partly a joke but pushes home the idea that these dogs are often very Velcro (tied to their owner). Your point about them being more dominate is an important one. I have seen people adopt an Aussie I have fostered and find it difficult to train as they are dominated by their dog. They can be very standoffish with strangers and that then makes their human wary of having them around people which is unintentionally communicated down the leash. All that said I have had many Aussies my own and fosters and love them. I have trained them in agility, hiked, had ball/frisbee obsessed ones. They are great dogs, but can be a handful for many people. My close friends have had Border Collies and they are just as amazing but are consistently easier to introduce to others outside the house. As you did in your summary, I can’t stress how important exercise and play with their humans is for both breeds.
I have a mini aussie she was the runt of her litter and she's the absolute best!! Not a huge fan of kids, she tends to avoid them. But she's such a lovey and smart pup! And she's really great with both of my cats, snuggles and grooms them often. Lol she does not like to share her toys though. 🤣
We have a Aussie (not mini) and she doesn’t get along with other animals that well..she gets used to them after about 10 minutes with them. She seems scared of all the other dogs she meet, but they were all smaller than her. It took her a while to figure that out and then she gets really playful, but then the other dog gets scared of her😂 But she LOVES people, especially kids. She just wants to play with them every time she sees any of them.
My BF, Milo came in my life 2yrs ago. I adopted him at 1 yrs old. So he's almost 4 now. He weighs 110lbs. He could pass as a wolf! Merle. My husband and I have been wondering for years if he's BC or Aussie. He is so smart. Best dog I've ever had. I COULD go on and on....
I couldnt decide which breed to go with, so got 1 of each, but a toy australian to keep the border collie happy, 45lb border vs 20 lb Aussie, they have a blast together
Great video. I'm looking for a Border Collie. When I was young I had a Border Collie. I'm 72 now and I'm looking for a good fishing and hiking partner.. I have a large back yard and I'm very active. The only problem I would have is spoiling him or her. I can't resist threir eyes.
Another alternative is the less commonly found McNab Collie, who possesses many of the traits of the Border yet with a smooth coat, and (perhaps) a bit less active.
Check into rescue groups in your area. Because of their high energy and intelligence, first time owners often cannot deal with them, and the poor doggo end up in shelters and rescue groups. I have an Aussie that we rescued 2 months ago. She is progressing nicely but was not socialized much with people. She is super smart though and learning quickly to play and trust people. In fact, all the walks and playing has me in much better shape too!😄😊
These are my two very favorite dogs and if I didn't live in a 500 sq ft apartment I would Love to own either breed. I met a mixed Aussie Border Collie that I instantly bonded with and just adored him...Sadly, he died of cancer and lost a leg to it..Growing up we had German Shepherds but I am drawn more to both of these dogs for their intelligence, energy, playfulness and interest in learning new things. My dream is to someday work either with bored dogs of private owners who are causing them problems to walk and playfully test the dogs intelligence with games. Also to someday help care for puppies, help teach fun tricks that make them think, play with them and train them to use their focus, intelligence, herding skills and desire for learning new things. If you live near Whidbey Island (WA State Puget Sound region!) have either of these breed of dogs, or a mix of these two breeds and need help caring for them I"d love to know!. My heart is 100% with these specific breeds! Every time I go out for a walk in nature I ask people "May I pet your dog?! " I enjoy being with dogs of any breed really...big or small, but when I get to pet a Border Collie or Aussie Shepard my day is made!
We have both Border Collie and Australian Shepherd. Both excellent and protective dogs. Australian Shepherd well earned their nick name "velcro" as they always want to be by your side
We adopted a border collie w/out knowing much about the breed because we fell in love with her look. She now gets us out for at least two walks a day in the woods where she can run. We have never been in such good shape!
Mary Hartman right on. I have my dog for the same reason. I wanted her to get my butt into better shape. Plus I love dogs too. Can’t live without one
My Aussie did the same for me! Because of all the hikes and walks I was inspired to hit the gym and lift.
Why on earth would you get a dog without doing any research first?
@@theistorm807 I wouldn't. But in the case of the OP luckily it all worked out and it sounds like the dog is very well cared for.
i really want a border collie because of how active and intelligent they are. i can’t get one yet, maybe one day.
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I have one Border Collie, they are kind a dorkie, most of the time they behave like a child and have unlimited energy to run around and make mischiefs.
@@matheusguimaraesmarquesi939 My Border Collies liked to show off to please me.
@@matheusguimaraesmarquesi939 I love that and can 'match' them and challenge their brains even more which is so fun to try and 'trick' them and keep them guessing and learning!
@@virginiaconnor8350 That is so funny! What do they do to show off!?
Mine plays with his own balls 😭 he will look down and jump and then lick his own bawls 😩
I've been involved in Aussies for 35 years. My 15 year old just died last week. I've done rescue for about 15 yrs. When we're explaining the differences to potential adopters I put it this way. When it comes to working, BCs have strong eye and will stare holes in the sheep. An Aussie is loose eyed but will apply force when needed with a nip. A border collie will chase a ball you throw for him until he drops from exhaustion. After awhile the Aussie will drop the ball down the storm drain and look at you expectantly - it's your turn to go get it.
Exactly
im sorry to hear about your pup
Yes RIP to your Aussie, what was his name?
His name was Cooper. He was a rescue I fostered and fell in love with. He raised two of my puppies, allowing the little alligators to hang off his ruff. He saved the life of another of my Aussies, who was grieving the death of his mate and stopped eating. He leaves big paw prints to fill.
Do aussies bark a lot?
My dog is a mix of both and is 8 years old now. He has the personality traits of both. I have been around and had dogs my whole life and he has made a huge mark on my heart. He is highly intelligent and talks to me and others. He lets me know what he wants and when he wants it. He is my heart and my joy. He has a tendency to herd my grandchildren and play mother hen to all children, animals and human alike. He gets very upset if he hears a child cry and grumbles at me if I don't move fast enough to attend to them and fix the issue. My friends and family tell everyone he is more human than dog.
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Your dog sounds like an awesome being, and he is lucky with his loving family!
@@gazepskotzs4 We know it and he doesn't let us forget it. 😂
@@TheArqadesh I would so love to meet your dog. My friend's dog Purple was a blend and I totally fell in love with her. She saved Trevor's life and she was my hero and favorite dog in all the world! Your dog sounds just like Purple! If you live near Seattle it would be an honor to meet your dog! (Can you tell I am a 'dog-deprived' dog lover! bc.ctvnews.ca/she-saved-my-life-b-c-man-sends-dog-for-help-after-injuring-himself-in-the-wilderness-1.4654444
I would love to get a mix of both, as both breeds (although both collies) can be quite different and I always wondered how it would be having both in one package.
I've had three Border collies, including the girl I have now. My experience is that it's a myth they need lots of exercise and training. My PERSONAL experience is that they actually need company and attention. Just be with them and talk (yes talk! They understand everything you say, I can't emphasise that enough) to them and include them in what you do. If you can, simply do this you will never even consider any other dog. Remember, company and attention... exercise is a bonus for them.
Thank you your comment is music to my ears !! I got a border collie puppy a month ago then I broke my leg ( 9 days ago) but despite the odds I'm keeping my dog..she's with me 24/7 and a very loved and well behaved puppy ("all ya need is love "👍)
@@jasminejones9937 your misfortune with your leg is what will bond the two of you for life. Keep her close and she won't disappoint you.
I was looking for a comment like this. I want a border collie but I don't want to take them for a walk everyday cause I won't have time. But I can at least 2-3 times a week
you are so right. I'm 64 and had them all my life. Other dogs too along the way. Trained dogs for a while. Border collies are the smartest and love you no matter what. We had as many as 4 or 1 at a time. Great dogs. loved your comments. I think they would speak English if they could. They share secrets really well.
@@latinace1981That's really not enough for a border collie, especially a young border collie! Doggie will plot it's escape, and become destructive in the home. If you get a much older border you may be able to get away with it but my girl is 11 and still needs 2 hour long (1 hour in the am and I hour in the pm) walks per day or she gets destructive and mischievous. Best dog ever but yes, in almost all cases they need lots of exercise.
We rescued an older neighborhood Aussie not even knowing his breed, age, or name. His elderly owner had given him away when she went through a tragic time in her life and moved away. The dog came back to the old home and waited all winter, living on who knows what. We adapted him when it became apparent that he was alone. His brownish coat looked rusty, hence, he was dubbed Rusty but he never accepted the moniker. I contacted his old owner and she said his name was "Jerry". When I called him Jerry he totally noticed. After that he walked perfectly on a leash, didn't run away anymore and became our dog, Jerry. He was about 14 or 15 when cancer claimed him. He was a great dog.
A little late but my Sincere condolences to you and your fam.
Boarder Collie and Australian Shepard: Basically springy fluffy zoomie bois
I hv a border collie and I can stay this is true XD
It’s true, I have an Aussie collie mix. I tell her to get out her zoomies :)
Lol ! So true
we hace 6 mini aussies and 2 border collie
As someone who has had both, they're both fantastic breeds. But Aussies are better.
Both are excellent breeds and you can’t go wrong with either. Just be prepared to carve out 1-2 hours of your day to focus on them. They need lots of exercise and challenging mental stimulation.
Yeah.
Love their look, would love to have one, but ...
I'm a couch potato.
Oh well, I can enjoy watching the videos!
@@veralenora7368 get a aussie pup... Your dog will make the potato its couch. There so rewarding in the end.
1 to 2 hours seems an absolute minimum, but who am i , i only owned huskies
It sounds like an Aussie needs more than a BC.
Yep I had to completely restructure my day around my aussie because I'm too tired from work to do much. Now I get up several hours early to spend time with her
I have both. An Aussie and a border collie. You really can’t compare the two, other than temperament. My Aussie, while very protective at home, is very friendly to strangers. My border collie is very protective as well in the home but more apprehensive with strangers out side the home. She does warm up quickly once she sees mom and I are okay.
Wally (Aussie) needs to be engaged constantly where as Maddie( border collie) stays by moms side.
For both breeds I have one word, TRAINING.
Always teach the something.
They both respond very well with positive reinforcement.
Never raise a hand to either breed (or any animal unless being attacked).
They will lose trust and respect for you.
When you praise them they get an expression of pride and happiness knowing they pleased you.
Yes, this is what I want. I have my just under 2 year old aussie, now I need to find an equally great border collie pup for her to mother and eventually befriend.
We used to have Australian Shepherd for 12 years. We loved so much, we are getting another Australian Shepherd soon.
Yayyyyyy my boy turned 10 this year hes a blue merle i want to get a puppy so bad because my friends dog died and you never know makes me worried im dreading the day.. but i want my boy to meet the puppy so its not like im replacing him you know lol
We have a 12 y.o. Border Aussie (1/2 Border Colllie, 1/2 Australian Shepherd), and he's hands down the best dog we've ever had.
I agree. I have an 8 yr old B/A mix. Easiest to train, loyal, highly intelligent and he likes to talk.
Lol love both breeds so I did the same border/aussie best of both worlds
I have 2 of them
@@kathy1954000
Good for you! You're having 2 much fun!
I got a border collie/Aussie and I absolutely love him! He’s so loving and such a good boy
whats his name? :)
@@DogWorldHQ Milo!!
All dogs are good boys.
@@kayleejudd2240 oh my gosh I have a pitbull chihuahua mix and his name is Milo too! It’s like once I name my dog Milo I see everyone with that name
@@reeeeneeustaquio374 ikr!!
I got purebred Aussie from a friend. I had herding dog experience. A lot of people get these dogs for their looks not expecting their high energy. Australian Sheppards are the number 2 dogs in rescue behind pit bulls. If you want one foster first then adopt from a rescue
Number 2? From where you get this source?
I grew up with a border collie, and after she passed, I got an aussie and a border collie. they're SO similar, but border collies are much more independent while aussies are more dependent on you. they can both learn a new trick in about 3 tries, they're insanely smart. their personalities have definitely rubbed off on each other (my current border collie is now a cuddle bug, which is pretty unusual for their breed) and they really benefit from having each other around. they're constantly playing and entertaining themselves. I wouldn't really recommend ether for a family, as they need one on one time and prefer to have one or two owners. but an aussie would probably be a better fit for a family if you're choosing between the two. at the end of the day, they're both amazing breeds and I wouldn't trade ether of them for the world
Can I ask, do both have the same energy level? Or is one more relaxed! I love collies but I’m gone a few hours of the day and I read they don’t do well being left alone, so I am looking at Aussies but I think they may be the same?
I have an aussie and she is SO dependent. She bonded with my wife and is ALWAYS on her heels. Lucky for me though when my wife is away the dog gets a little more independent and isn't so clingy with me 😂
I agree! I couldn't choose so i got a mix of the two. She is a sassy fire cracker! Got her at 8 weeks and knew how to sit by the end of the day. We let her run around and play in our front yard with her Newfoundland lab mixed buddy. She rings the doorbell when she is done. She knows so many tricks and commands its crazy! She is only 11mo old right now
ALL my border collies have been snuggle bugs. I've had six of them.
@@hamishthepony2460 from what I've researched since I plan on getting a border collie in the future but have 2 aussies rn, they both are the same but also vary on the dogs personality. They need walks at least once a day and need constant mental stimulation. BUT! You can do doggy daycare and you can always try taking them with you whenever you can. Like; going to the store, to get food, to the park, etc. (My family is bad at dealing with them on leash and have put almost all their training onto me including leash training which is hard so...yeah we haven't trained ours well)
But keep in mind you should always take the first couple weeks with your new puppy off, like if you have a new baby. You need to get into a schedule to keep them entertained.
I’ve got a McNab Collie. It’s one of the greatest dogs I’ve had. Incredibly intelligent and agile. High energy but settles down easily and is just happy lounging around on lazy days.
Very little to no shedding.
Very protective and not overly aggressive. No health problems.
I have had 2 Aussies and have a Border/Malamute mix now. Either of these breeds are an excellent choice . Remember though, both love their families and need to be included in activities such as camping trips, hikes, swimming in the lakes ,etc.
We've rescued 3 Aussies over the past 40 years. They have all been very different personalities, but amazing companions. We've loved them all and can't think of a better friend.
ummm well we got an Australian Shepard as our first dog and she is AMAZING. Learned quickly, is goofy, has good patience, and has high energy. We didn’t have that much trouble raising and training her. She LOVES children but doesn’t like other dogs very much. She didn’t/doesn’t play bite or get too crazy, but when she does she just runs around the house a couple times😂. The only problem was that she liked to follow us when we left the house, but the good thing is is that we live on a country road and my Grandma lives on our road so she just goes there. Idk if it was just our dog or....
I also feel like you sided on the Border Collie? You gave more facts about them and more positive ones. You didn’t give that many facts or many positive ones about Aussies.
Yeah i agree,my aussie is all of the characteristics of a border collies personality ! Aussies are definitely great dogs
Aussies are descendants of BCs so they’re going to have a lot of similarities anyway
Our BELLA is now 6 months old pure bred miniature Australian Shepard and she is an amazing dog, we just love her. She is intelligent, very energetic, loving and protective of her family but just gives a warning barks. She loves and needs exercise for a minimum of an hour a day and we play fetch and take long walks with her twice a day. She has many plush toys and balls to play with but she prefers to play fetch endlessly. Crate training is a necessity for sleeping and napping at her age. Bella loves her crate and now just goes in by it herself, it’s her house! We are blessed to have a dog.
We had 2 Australian Shepherds, brother & sister. Best dogs ever! These 2 breeds are related to one another. Very loyal & loving.
I have a border collie/ Australian Shepherd mix named Jack :) he's the best of both worlds and I love him so much!
Had a rescue border collie for 17yrs. She is the best dog I ever had.
we are so blessed we have one of each, only 2 weeks difference in ages, and both desexed males - absolutely amazing, loving boys.....
I have an australian shepherd and i love him so much. He's so smart.
My husband and I’s first dog together is a boarder collie Australian Shepard mix. We got her from a rescue and she’s such an amazing dog. Very easy to train and bonded VERY closely with both of us.
That is awesome!
I have and had border collies and aussies. Aussies are a little bit more stubborn, they are very smart but collies are on another level.
However, they are 2 super breeds full of love and energy
i have the best of both, and aussie shep border collie mix! almost 15 years old and still the sweetest and can run like the wind!
I have a nearly 10 month old Aussie. We live in a neighborhood with lots of dogs, many of whom are much larger than our boy; however, he is still very assertively dominant (especially in his own yard). He was fully potty trained within 13 days of getting him home and very quickly after that, we trained him to hit a bell when he needs to go out. He is VERY energetic and if he isn’t properly exercised, he WILL wake you up in the middle of the night; however, if you do get his energy out before bed, he will consistently sleep through the night. He is excellent with meeting strangers in public, but not so much in his own home because he is very territorial over the home. I also feel it is important to note that when meeting strangers, the approach of the stranger is KEY! If they are walking up to him at a normal pace, he is fine. If for instance you have him on a hiking/biking trail, someone approaching quickly on bicycle will trigger a defensive stance coupled with barking. He does NOT respond to training with food, only toys keep his attention/motivation high. His temperament is outstanding, he is always so cheerful and outgoing but listens exceptionally well!
I have an Aussie Shepherd Border Collie mixed 3 year old. I won't have any other but this mix. The mix has less anxiety and need to be constantly "on". Totally trainable. No bad habits like shoe chewing or destructive behavior if in the home while I'm rehabing.
I got her to stay in shape as I aged. Also because I'm 100% service connected with at least one major surgery a year for a while, with rehab. She is smart enough to know when I'm "down" and will be content with back yard Frizbee or brain puzzles and tricks until I can get back to the trails. The mix has patience, believe it or not.
We hike 2-3 miles a day, and she attends doggy day care a few times a week for socializing and training. She gets training with new games at home weekly by me. Frizbee every morning while I make coffee and breakfast. I love my Panda Bear!
I had an Aussie for 13 years ,best dog I've ever had .
I've owned both, love them both....I currently own a male tri color Australian Shepherd. I've got to say my Aussie is far more protective then either of my border collies were. My Aussie is currently training to compete in rally and agility....my borders were strictly trained to work livestock and were loyal family pets.
Love them both.
Had a blue merle Aussi Shepard mix that showed up at my house as a puppy. Lived 15 yrs. Best, loving, smartest dog ever. Miss him terribly.
These are helpful because lots of people get the breeds mixed up.
I never know that our dog outside is an australian sheperd. We thought it was fluffy labrador. Now I know why he is so clinggy and active. Thank you so much.
I have a Border collie/Aussi mix and I call him a Bossy lol. He is a wonderful dog and charms everyone that he comes in contact with. I truly scored with him.
In 2020 I took care of a Aussie/BC, she was in bad condition in many ways. She was 10 years at the time. Did not think she would live to be 12 years old but here we are going on 15 and still going strong!
I’ve had both, and I would love to have either again. My preference is an Aussie, but I’d never say no to a Border.
Either would have a forever home with me.
I wish breeders would stop doxing tails of the Shepherds. They have beautiful tails.
My boy is a border collie/ Ausie/ black gsd! He tends to take after the GSD. He’s big and his shape and frame are more of a GSD. He’s lovable and smart but a very good guard dog. He showed us his herding skills when our rooster escaped the coop. He herded him right to the porch where I was standing!!
I have two dogs an Australian shepherd and a boarder collie ranger and Luna are both amazing we live on a 100 acre farm and they both do a great job herding the sheep together. They are both extremely healthy and are very playful. They are amazing house dogs and are easy to train. Great dogs and we love both
Ranger and Luna seem to be very smart and hardworking dogs . They should to be healthy with all the amazing work they doing on the farm with the cattle’s .
How old is Ranger and Luna ?
I've got two Border Collies and a Sarplaninacs mix but I love Border Collies and never want any other dog! :)
Thank you for the information ☺️
I own a border collie/Australian shepherd and she is the best of both breeds. I see she is very loyal to us but has hard time with some strangers mainly males. she does great when left alone for hours but we don't do it very often. she does love to play with other dogs and loves to play with her herding ball. She is the best companion dog and love how smart she is. dad is mainly alpha and she has me quite trained lol
I had a full grown Aussie and now I Mini, I loved them both to the moon and back. Very smart and really full of energey. My Mini is 17 and she is slowing down.
I have a mini Aussie that I rescued at 10years old and shes 15 now and slowing down too. If anyone is thinking of adopting an older dog please do it ! When you adopt an older dog it's like their so greatful that they love you even more.
@@micheledelgado1099 I so agree. I rescued he from a breeder at 5 years old. She had several litters and then they didn't. Need her anymore. I adore her and I have been her person 💕 ever since.
I own a border collie and she's such a sweet dog/puppy. I love her/border colies
I have two Australia Shepard's, both with papers. Brother and Sister, now about 13. They are they best dog I have ever had. Great watch dog and protector. Easy to train and well behaved. But they do have alot of energy and get into mischief if not given things to do, or places to run. Warning : they will raid your garden for tomatoes and cantaloupe, even pick figs and oranges off trees they can reach. Ask me how I know lol. They even get along with my cats, which change alot because I foster. The most loving dog I have ever had. Very well mannered. They do love people food.
I have a Border Collie - German shepherd mix.
Most crazy energetic puppy i ever had. after about 14 months most loving dog I ever had.
I have that mix in my dog. Wonderful dog! Years ago I had a dog that was also that mix and he was wonderful too!
@@marytaus6648
Hi mary, my dog is going to be 3 on October 1st and it just keeps getting better. I get So much love from him. So i agree 100% with you.
We have owned 2 Australian shepherds and sadly lost them both to cancer but great dogs
We own one of each. Nala, our hyper intelligent, border collie mix (we are not 100% sure as she is a rescue) is super affectionate and has most of the traits of a border collie described in the video. Frisco, our purebred mini Australian shepherd is playful and very protective of his herd - Us! The video very accurately describes both our dogs - Thank you!
I have both. But I only have one Aussie and five BCs. I live on a sheep farm in Texas and both breeds are excellent in all ways.
Wow sheep farm my australian shepherd dashound mix puppy would love to run on a sheep farm my dream one day nature is beautiful and what better way to enjoy. Texas that's where I live .have a awesome New year and stay safe.
these 2 breeds are my favorite, they both are a privilege & my dream dogs!!!!
I have an Australian shepherd boarder collie mix
He’s amazing
Me too Dorianne,me too! Exactly!
I have an aussie and she is now 11 years old!! She is still so playful! she doesnt bite when she plays she runs around and shakes her butt when she is excited hahahha
Mine did that too. I had forgetten about that so thanks for the reminder! I have a border collie now. I love both breeds and each dog is different although I notice some of these characteristics seem correct.
@@dimarks444 Honestly both of these breeds are amazing!!
@@tonynapolitano4289 I agree!
I'm surprised he didn't mention that border collies tend to have a pointier nose where as the shepherds tend to have a rounder nose or muzzle however you wanna put it
Aussies come with pointed noses too. 😊
I was in love with these breeds, but somehow I shifted towards malinois. And now I have a 2 year old rescue mali-girl 🥺❣️
That is also a great choice!!!!!
we owned both, but in terms of MOST prefered breed between the two, i choose border collie 💜
A fairly good description of personality differences came from an acquaintance who had both breeds. If you are out working stock - sheep, cattle, etc - and it's time to go home, the Border will say, "I'll stay with the sheep, see ya." The Aussie will say, "Great! What's for dinner?" while he hops in the truck. Aussie are not quite so intense.
Yeah true. The part about them being less intense
Aussies stop when they want to lol BC's chase a ball around as long as you'll throw it, and the aussie will just sit by your feet once they want to be done
Hello from Italy..I have 3 AUSSIES (2 females -8 and 7 years old- and 1 male 2 years old) we are in search&rescue with the Italian Red Cross, we do disc- dog having really good results and 1 female is into Obedience. They are lovely with children and people, one aspect of their character is barking...1 female is really into barking , she barks also when she wants to greet you coming back from work :o) they have a lot of energy and need also mental training. One of the difference I was able to see in these years is that a BC is very very intelligent and goes mad in doing things even if you do the same thing for hours, the Australian is willing to know but you have to be flexible in the way you train because they get bored if you repeat the same exercise thousands times when they've already learned. Expecially in Obedience training, for example you can work on distance control for 10 minutes and the BC will always be there as it was the first repetition..the Australian after 3/4 reps looks at you as to say "hey I know how to do this now let's do something else" , so you have to be very very open in the training sections if you're looking for the perfect excercise. I've always had dogs but I started to do real training with my firts Aussie Stella (the older one) and I think I'll go on with Aussie as long as I can menage to have dogs. I don't know in other countries but in Italy most of the BC are too much on "work" and tend to be not so sustainable in a normal life. An Australian can stay 1 entire day on the sofa with you....a BC will distroy the sofa after 3 hours of laziness.
Ours is both of these, with Blue Heeler, and Hangin Tree Cowdog. Smart, friendly, intense/driven, playful, and unbelievable athletic. He's only 8 months, but he's going to be an amazing dog.
If I had to pick out of the two I would pick Shepherd. But my heart belongs to the Rough Collies and the Standard Poodles.
I'd love either one, but I think my preference would be border collie. I love their intelligence, they way they look at you, their overall nature.
my aunt's dog is a mixed between a border collie and australian shepard
Mine looks exactly like an Australian shepherd but she has a long fluffy tail and idk why
@@allisonarteaga5942 oh that's weird
I have been waiting for a UA-camr to say something about a border collie
You got one? :)
@@DogWorldHQ I do have a border collie it's a he and he's name is Zorro I got him July 28 he was born July 17 it was a blessing to have him in my world .!
A Border Collie is the smallest dog in the world I rather prefer a border collie then a husky Because Border Collies are used for hurting sheep and huskies are made for sleds in the cold and I think a border collie can learn how to sled you can teach a border collie to do anything it just takes time .And huskies it takes like probably a month to train.And border collies are more energetic than Huskies. And I know why people want a husky Because there beautiful
There Eye's
There fur color. And that's why people choose husky.
You got your dog when it was 11 days old?
Important traits for border collies (don't know about ozy ones) that were not mentioned:
-They often have a self cleaning coat. They can be filthy with mud, but it doesn't matter. When they dry, it all sheds off.
-They don't smell when wet.
-They care more about praise than treats when it comes to training. Won't easily over-eat unless you feed it snacks all the time.
We have a mixed Australian Shepard Border Collie + Lab. Great pup.
I have had both breeds and to be honest, I could not tell the difference that you talked about. Both loving and faithful to us played with kids and both protective of us kids and home. Lived in the country. I have raised both breeds as an adult. Best dogs for large or small homes. My son has a tiny home and has a Rot and Australian Shepherd but his dogs get play time and long country walks too.
My Tess's family also herded cattle as well as sheep. I'm glad my BC got to keep her tail-or that she had a tail. I've met Aussies who had tails. My red/white BC, Gypsy Rose Lee, had a right blue eye and a left brown eye. Some BCs also have merle coats too. Seems that most Aussies have flat ears. My BCs had straight (Little Bo Peep), flat back (JackBNimble), 1/2 pricked (Gypsy Rose Lee) and my Tess had her right ear up and her left ear sticking out.
I've had both. My aussie lived to 14 years. I now have a border collie and she is my heart. BC is definitely a smarter dog. Both are energetic; Aussie I would probably say "hyper". But, I love them both!
I have an Australian and he’s so smart
My cats absolutely love her. She loves them, too. She will bark at them, when they are eating out of the food bowl she wants to eat out of. The cats ignore her barking. They all eat each others food. They are all sisters and brothers by different parents!
I have a 14 year old Aussie. He was very easy to train, very loyal ,loves kids and gets along with other animals. They are the best breed I have ever owned.
Have a border collie now and had a Aussie absolutely he best dogs ever!!
Same here.
I have had australian shepherd for over 20 years. I prefer them for our lifestyle. The Aussies are more of an all around kind of farm working dog. They can herd to help you out, but they are happy just helping you keep an eye on your place. They are also great vermin dogs. Will keep out or kill animals that do not belong on your place. But once introduced to new animals, they accept them. Which makes them great for discouraging predators. Also Aussies are happy doing what ever you do. They are fine being a porch dog, waiting for the next chore to do. Or lay on the porch while you sit on the porch. I like that the Aussies are reserved with strangers. Actually, they do not care for the attention from others. They may politely accept it, but could pretty much care less about strangers. I have only had 1 aussie out of 6 that enjoyed playing ball. The attitude was that if I threw something away, I must not want it. Lol But would merrily go get it, if I ask them too. Because they liked to make me happy. I tried taking one of mine through agility. He did it, but seem to look at me as if asking, “why am I doing this?”. I often would see him go to our van and wait, hoping we would go home. Once, when I was running the course with him,I looked around and he was gone. Then I saw him setting in the audience with my two young daughters. Lol
Easy, one has a tail, the other doesn't. BOTH are awesome. My Traveler is a 17 years old Border and STILL earns his name always ready to go go go!
Both of my Aussies use to push the lever doors down with their paws and come in the bathroom on me, LOL!!! Both of them could play hide and seek with me...LOL.
Nice summary of both breeds. I like the shot of the Aussie pushing the bathroom door open to be with its owner. I have fostered Aussies for years and when interviewing potential homes I always ask, “do you like to pee alone.” It’s partly a joke but pushes home the idea that these dogs are often very Velcro (tied to their owner). Your point about them being more dominate is an important one. I have seen people adopt an Aussie I have fostered and find it difficult to train as they are dominated by their dog. They can be very standoffish with strangers and that then makes their human wary of having them around people which is unintentionally communicated down the leash. All that said I have had many Aussies my own and fosters and love them. I have trained them in agility, hiked, had ball/frisbee obsessed ones. They are great dogs, but can be a handful for many people. My close friends have had Border Collies and they are just as amazing but are consistently easier to introduce to others outside the house.
As you did in your summary, I can’t stress how important exercise and play with their humans is for both breeds.
I have a mini aussie she was the runt of her litter and she's the absolute best!! Not a huge fan of kids, she tends to avoid them. But she's such a lovey and smart pup! And she's really great with both of my cats, snuggles and grooms them often. Lol she does not like to share her toys though. 🤣
We have a Aussie (not mini) and she doesn’t get along with other animals that well..she gets used to them after about 10 minutes with them. She seems scared of all the other dogs she meet, but they were all smaller than her. It took her a while to figure that out and then she gets really playful, but then the other dog gets scared of her😂 But she LOVES people, especially kids. She just wants to play with them every time she sees any of them.
@@armodillo7447 ha ha thats too funny that in the people/animal aspect our pups are total opposites!! 😂
Nice video. Good job.
Our Gigi is a mix of Australian dad and a Border mum - so we didn't have to decide between the two!
My BF, Milo came in my life 2yrs ago. I adopted him at 1 yrs old. So he's almost 4 now.
He weighs 110lbs. He could pass as a wolf! Merle. My husband and I have been wondering for years if he's BC or Aussie. He is so smart. Best dog I've ever had. I COULD go on and on....
I love both but I have a BC who is just amazing. I love the little puppy biting its leg. My BC does that too!!!!
my aussie/border does too! lol
I have a border and would take 50 if them any day! Awesome boy!! I would love an Australian as well. Both of them are incredible animals!
I couldnt decide which breed to go with, so got 1 of each, but a toy australian to keep the border collie happy, 45lb border vs 20 lb Aussie, they have a blast together
Watching this because I just got a border collie Australian Shepherd puppy!
Great video. I'm looking for a Border Collie. When I was young I had a Border Collie. I'm 72 now and I'm looking for a good fishing and hiking partner.. I have a large back yard and I'm very active. The only problem I would have is spoiling him or her. I can't resist threir eyes.
I got an Australian Sheepdog he’s a great boy and a huge goofball who puts a smile on my face
good video
Hands 🙌🏼 down boarder collie are the best dogs 🐶
Another alternative is the less commonly found McNab Collie, who possesses many of the traits of the Border yet with a smooth coat, and (perhaps) a bit less active.
FYI the prices are much higher now due to the Covid related puppy shortage. Most puppies are sold out for months in California.
Check into rescue groups in your area. Because of their high energy and intelligence, first time owners often cannot deal with them, and the poor doggo end up in shelters and rescue groups. I have an Aussie that we rescued 2 months ago. She is progressing nicely but was not socialized much with people. She is super smart though and learning quickly to play and trust people. In fact, all the walks and playing has me in much better shape too!😄😊
my favorite dog is border collie
I have one of each. Although Boder collie is almost a year, an Assie just turned 9 They both have same energy level. Very smart.
❤❤❤😘I love. you Australian Shepherd
I have a Border Collie with the smooth coat. She is now 14 years old. She is my baby. I got her when she was 3 months old. My cats
they are so cute also love snakes
These are my two very favorite dogs and if I didn't live in a 500 sq ft apartment I would Love to own either breed. I met a mixed Aussie Border Collie that I instantly bonded with and just adored him...Sadly, he died of cancer and lost a leg to it..Growing up we had German Shepherds but I am drawn more to both of these dogs for their intelligence, energy, playfulness and interest in learning new things. My dream is to someday work either with bored dogs of private owners who are causing them problems to walk and playfully test the dogs intelligence with games. Also to someday help care for puppies, help teach fun tricks that make them think, play with them and train them to use their focus, intelligence, herding skills and desire for learning new things. If you live near Whidbey Island (WA State Puget Sound region!) have either of these breed of dogs, or a mix of these two breeds and need help caring for them I"d love to know!. My heart is 100% with these specific breeds! Every time I go out for a walk in nature I ask people "May I pet your dog?! " I enjoy being with dogs of any breed really...big or small, but when I get to pet a Border Collie or Aussie Shepard my day is made!
This is so great.
We have both Border Collie and Australian Shepherd. Both excellent and protective dogs. Australian Shepherd well earned their nick name "velcro" as they always want to be by your side
I have a brown border collie and he is the best dog ever!
I just got a brown border collie puppy as well!
I have a Border Colie. He is wonderful
Aussie dad. I have 2 aussies, one red merle female with blue eyes and a red tri male. They are my 5th and 6th Aussie.
I have a border collie and an Australian shepherd. They are both great.