Appearance of the Border Point
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| As there isn't much documentation on the Border Point hybrid, we can assume that the coat color can be either bicolor, tricolor or merle much like the Border Collie, with color combinations including blacks, whites, foies and fawns. Coat length and texture can range from short to medium length, and can often be quite soft to the touch. Borders Point are most likely medium-sized, with a well-built bone structure that would contribute to their agile nature. If your dog adopts more Border Collie features, their skull may be flat and broad, and the muzzle may be of similar length to the skull. The body may be long and muscular, with a low tail. If your Border Point takes more than a Pointer mix, it may be slightly taller than a Collie. The nose may be higher than the muzzle and may have a distinct stop, the ears are often pendant-shaped and the tail is tapered. |
Temperament of the Border Point
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| The Border Collie and English Pointer share similar personality traits, these include a protective and reactive instinct, and an alert and courageous behavior all of which can be seen in your Border Point. These breeds are often considered working, hunting and breeding dogs and may not be well suited to an environment with households that have smaller pets, cats and other small animals. These dogs can be wary of strangers and will therefore tend to bark. As for children, Border Collies often tend to be more tolerant of young children, while Pointers may not be so tolerant. So, it's important to train and socialize your Border Point with children and teach children safe handling around dogs. |
Needs and activities of the Border Point
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| Both parent breeds are very active dogs that require constant mental stimulation and exercise. The Border Point may not be suited to urban areas and may be more at ease in rural areas of rural towns that have moderate climates. However, as Pointers tend to follow their noses, it's essential that owners fence off their gardens to prevent their dogs from disappearing. If you live in an urban area and own a Border Point, its well-being, and yours, will be at its best if it's provided with plenty of activity. This hybrid will thrive on agility trials, flyball, running and obedience. |
Maintenance of the Border Point
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| Border Collies tend to have moderate levels of shedding, while Pointers have very low and minimal shedding. As such, if your Border Point takes on traits where it develops the denser coat of a Border Collie, maintenance by brushing should be weekly. If your Border Point takes on more Pointer characteristics, shedding and brushing can be kept to a minimum. As with all dogs, brushing teeth, cleaning ears and trimming nails are part of normal maintenance requirements and should be adhered to. |
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