Appearance of the Border Collie Pit
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| The Border Collie Pit is a hybrid, having Border Collie and Pit Bull Terrier as parent breeds, and can take on the physical characteristics of one or both parent breeds. Thus, your pet may be medium-sized or a larger version, with a strong, sturdy, well-muscled body, it could have a smooth or slightly wavy coat or a short, stiff textured coat that could be virtually any color combination with a variety of markings. His ears could be erect or semi-erect or rose-shaped, his eyes could be oval or round and of any color, and, they can't both be the same color. Its tail could be short or longer, and will probably be carried low. Your pet will probably have a solid muzzle and a scissor bite or light bite. It will probably have compact, medium-sized feet and medium-length nails. |
Temperament of the Border Collie Pit
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| Your Border Collie Pit hybrid may have the temperament of either of the breed's parents. As such, he could be alert, energetic, intelligent, loyal, responsive, protective, affectionate, cheerful, friendly and social. He will probably have a high level of sensitivity and a moderate level of barking. He will probably have a moderate level of mouthing, chewing and playing. He will probably be good with children, but not so much with cats and other dogs, and may try to herd other animals and people. Both parent breeds are good with strangers, although there may be some mistrust in his behavior. Early socialization will help him overcome this distrust of strangers. He may have a moderate hunting drive and a high level of wanderlust. Because both parent breeds are intelligent and industrious, training will be easier if appropriate methods are incorporated. Both parent breeds contribute to high energy levels, with the Border Collie having a very high energy level. |
Needs and activities of the Border Collie Pit
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| The Border Collie Pit's parent breeds are energetic dogs that have been bred for hunting and breeding. They love to run, jump and play, and will require long walks or runs several times a day, as well as lots of fetch and Frisbee games. They require mental and physical challenges to avoid boredom, which leads to destructive tendencies brought on by both breed parents. They are not particularly suited to apartment living, as they can be exuberant with unused energy. Homes with fenced yards will work very well in addition to the exercise described above. These are not dogs that do well when left alone for long periods of time, as they get bored and will get into things to pass the time. They can live in urban or rural homes as long as they have plenty of opportunity for exercise. They can tolerate warm and cooler temperatures so they can live in many different climates, although their coats are not suited to icy climates. |
Maintenance of the Border Collie Pit
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| The Border Collie Pit has a moderate maintenance level, mainly due to the contribution of the Border Collie breed's parent. Since it has the possibility of inheriting some or all of the characteristics of one or both of the breed's parents, its coat will probably need to be carefully brushed at least once or twice a week to reduce matting and shedding. Your pet should only be bathed or shampooed when necessary. Periodic trimming will be necessary if he inherits the Border parent's coat. Your pet's coat will probably be of the shedding type as both breed parents are excretors and neither is hypoallergenic, so it's important for you to keep it brushed and groomed to avoid problems for those in your household with asthma or breathing problems. As with most canine breeds, this hybrid will need regular teeth checks and cleaning, eye examinations and attention to their ears to keep them clean and free from infection. |
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