Border Collie (detailed introduction)

　　The Border Collie ranks highest in canine intelligence, with an IQ comparable to that of a 7-year-old child. Compared with other dogs, Border Collies are more capable of withstanding rigorous training and quickly understand their owner’s commands and actions. Yet many people still ask, is the Border Collie easy to raise? How should it be raised?
　　First, the Border Collie originally lived mainly in the Scotland region. Their bodies are covered with a suitably long, soft double coat. During the spring and autumn seasons, normal physiological shedding occurs. Therefore, in daily care, owners should groom their dog at least once a day to remove dust and dirt from its fur, keeping the dog’s body clean and beautiful. Additionally, during the annual shedding period, owners should strengthen grooming and diet management to promote healthy new hair growth, ensuring the Border Collie can smoothly complete the shedding process.
　　Second, during grooming, owners should also check whether the dog’s body is healthy and intact, and whether there are parasites like fleas or lice. If parasites are found, they must be promptly removed and exterminated to prevent skin diseases. Besides grooming, it's beneficial to gently massage the dog's body to improve blood circulation and promote metabolism, helping the Border Collie maintain a healthy body.
　　Third, Border Collies are very enthusiastic about work and love exercise. Therefore, owners can find suitable work for them or provide enough space and time for exercise to satisfy their passion for life. This helps the Border Collie maintain a healthy mentality and face life correctly, rationally, and optimistically, preventing depression and related health issues.
　　Fourth, if owners want the Border Collie to live harmoniously and amicably with them, they should vaccinate it annually and provide necessary training. Cultivating good eating and living habits, paying attention to daily care, timely trimming fur and nails, brushing its teeth weekly, regularly bathing, and promptly performing internal and external deworming will ensure the Border Collie remains healthy and can accompany its owner for a long time.
　　Finally, because the Border Collie is a large breed, owners should not be too harsh on its diet, especially during the puppy growth stage, when proper nutrition is essential.