Nowadays many people think about bringing a dog home, but when choosing a dog or chatting with friends about which dog to get, many will give lots of advice. Some say that type of dog is very good and suitable to bring home; but others will "detest" and strongly advise against buying such a dog. When many mention Border Collies, they also say this kind of dog is hard to raise and suggest not to keep it at home. So, what are the reasons for not raising Border Collies? Actually, whether to raise a Border Collie depends on your personal conditions. Some reasons are just one aspect, but may not be a big deal from your perspective.

First, it is known that Border Collies got their name because they used to be herding dogs. Therefore, you can imagine how developed their athletic ability is. So if you want to keep a Border Collie locked in the house, that’s impossible. If it’s bored for too long, it may even tear your house apart to vent its energy.

So Border Collies not only have high energy but also have this "special skill" of destroying the house. How energetic are they? Normally, cities do not have conditions to let them herd sheep, so that can be ruled out. But Border Collies especially love playing frisbee. As long as the owner throws the frisbee, it will pick it up and bring it back by itself. When your throwing arm is tired and your whole body weak, the Border Collie still has plenty of energy waiting to catch the frisbee.

If you want the Border Collie to fully expend this energy, it’s best to take it to an open space and jog with it for about an hour nonstop, which basically suffices. At that time, you yourself also get exercise. So people who raise Border Collies are best to be sports enthusiasts and have that much time daily for outdoor exercise.

Additionally, Border Collies’ fur also needs frequent grooming. This is generally needed for many dogs, but some people find it troublesome and thus do not raise these long-haired dogs. Because if grooming is delayed or care is improper, the dog will suffer serious shedding problems, turning the house into a "disaster area" with dog hair flying everywhere.

Reasons for not raising Border Collies? It depends on you. If you are a high-energy person who loves sports and has that much free time every day, a Border Collie can be a very good exercise partner. Moreover, its intelligence is very high, so with some training it can become a helpful little assistant in daily life.