Expect to pay about $600 and up for Border Collies, who are meant to be pets and have complete documents but have no show quality. For a premium puppy with papers, breeding rights, and superior lineage, prepare a budget for $1,300 to $4,500. Sometimes, even more.
How much should a rescue dog cost?
One-Time Expenses Cost
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Adoption fee $50-$150 or more
Spay or neuter $50-$300 if not part of adoption fee
Initial vaccinations $50-$100
Dog or cat license $20
How much is a collie puppy cost?
The good news is, the Collie puppy price is typically very affordable, at between $400 and $600. Because the purebred Collie price is so minimal, you won't even save much on an adoption or rescue. Rescues typically charge between $300 and $500 as a donation, which goes toward saving other Collies.
Are Border Collies bad pets?
Border Collies can make good family pets, but only for those dogs that do not have the intense herding instincts and for the families prepared to deal with the ramifications of this behavior. The two natural instincts of the child and the dog are entirely incompatible.
Are Border Collies good house pets?
Don't shop if you want to bring a dog home. The highly trainable and intelligent, Border Collies also excel in various canine sports, including obedience, flyball, agility, tracking, and flying disc competitions. They can make for great family companions, so long as they get a lot — a lot!
Why are there so many Border Collies in shelters?
Purebred dogs may land in animal shelters and rescue programs because their owners failed to do their homework, acted on a whim, or irresponsibly misjudged a breed's temperament, activity level, capabilities, or lifestyle needs.
What dogs are usually at shelters?
- Jack Russell Terrier.
- Pit Bull.
- Boxer.
- Dachshund.
- German Shepherd.
- Chihuahua.
- Beagle.
- Labrador Retriever. Yes that's right, the Labrador Retriever is America's most loved dog, but sadly it's also one of the dog breeds most commonly found in shelters all over the country.
Are Border Collies good search and rescue dogs?
Border Collies have great speed and agility. They are eager and willing to learn and have a sense of smell far stronger than a human's. They are also one of the most intelligent breeds of dog, which makes them perfect for training to be a search and rescue dog.