Chelsey said: "Yes" For a first time dog owner, I would recommend getting an adult Collie.. Once you have your adult, have a little experience training a Collie and some feel for their temperament, find a breeder that tests for CEA and other eye diseases found within the breed and make contact.
Norma said: "No" I would not recommend a border collie to a first time owner, unless there strongly committed to training the dog. Border Collies are highly intelligent dogs and need to be mentally and physically challenged with lots of exercise. Otherwise, they will find their own jobs and will out smart you!
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