Why do people give up their Border Collies?

Herding Instinct, Nuisance

In inappropriate situations, intelligent, active dogs like Border Collies may become destructive or bark incessantly, becoming a nuisance. If left to run loose a Border Collie's herding instinct may invite them to chase cars or children, or even bite children in their desire to move them about.

Understanding and Responsibility

People sometimes buy a Border Collie without understanding the needs of the breed, and then find they cannot cope with or focus the breed's active and playful behavior thereby creating a hazard to themselves or others.

Personal difficulties

Divorce, health problems, death, relocation and financial problems also force people to give up or abandon a dog.

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