Intelligent, strong learning ability, high understanding, easy to train, gentle, loyal and obedient, these are the most obvious characteristics of the Border Collie. Because of his gentle, loyal character and no barking, he once became the most beloved pet of the urban population. Moreover, the Border Collie is the most competitive breed of Frisbee dog and has been the protagonist of the Frisbee Dog World Cup competitions over the years. Let’s answer your questions about raising border cattle.

Frequency and time of feeding

The number of feedings per day is roughly as follows:

After weaning to three months old: three to four times

Three to six months old: two to three times

Six months to one year old: twice

Over one year old: once or twice

The feeding time can match your work and rest time, but it is not just about feeding. You also need to consider adding the time for walking the Border Collie after meals, urinating, urinating, cleaning the potty, and washing dishes. Wash the bowl immediately after a meal to prevent the residue from attracting rats, cockroaches, and ants, or leaving too much food left to rot in the sun and rain. At the same time, remove the bowl to prevent it from getting bored and playing with the bowl or even chewing it. As for how much to feed, usually follow the instructions, and then adjust according to whether there is any leftover from the last meal.

What kind of dog food is good for Border Collie

It’s better to buy Duoli dog food. The mid-range ones are not too expensive, and puppies can’t eat a lot. They are only 70% full every time. Four to five meals a day, small and frequent meals are acceptable. Puppies under four months old should only eat dog food. Okay, soak it in warm water and eat it. Puppies have poor digestive function. If the poop is too soft, it means they have eaten too much. If it is too hard, you can add some dog food. When I first raised it, my colleagues and friends all recommended: Duoli dog food. , everyone said, now it is half a year old and growing very well.

Notes

Large Border Collies are big and grow quickly. You can add some calcium powder and other nutrients to their meals, but they must be taken according to the doctor's instructions and the recommendations in the manual. Some people raise large fighting border collies and like to feed them raw meat to let them get used to blood. This is very dangerous; because uncooked meat is dangerous. Secondly, after getting used to eating raw meat, it may be harmful to people when the owner forgets to feed it or abandons it. Many incidents of border collies attacking people are due to this.

Many people think that Border Collies chew bones. In fact, chewing bones can easily block the intestines of Border Collies, making them constipated, causing vomiting and poor appetite. In particular, avoid chicken bones, as they are small and brittle and can easily clog the esophagus and pierce the gastrointestinal tract. When feeding, be sure to give plenty of water at the same time. There is no need to use distilled or boiled water, as their intestines and stomach do not care about these. In short, feed at regular times, quantitatively, and at fixed points.

When you want to change your dog's food, don't change it all at once. Mix in half of the new food each time, try it for two or three days, and gradually increase the new amount.Use new ones after a few weeks. In this way, the Border Collie's digestive system can adapt, otherwise it will be prone to diarrhea.