PianoTheSilkie
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- Feb 9, 2021
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I recomend a Border Collie. Though they DO like to herd, all my borders have done great with all the small animals. They are highly intelligent and highly trainable. A bc will ADORE you for taking them running every day. My current one, Jack, has only one problem. Because he is a stud dog, he jumps fences in search of a lovely lady. He is moderately protective and makes sure to tell me about the people he does not trust. One thing to keep in mind about bc's, though, is that they can be weird about people trying to pet them too soon. I have to ask people to not stick their hands out near Jack's face to let him sniff them or else they might get a growl. I have had to do that with all my Border Collies. They are funny that way. I would NOT recommend any type of terrier, pit bull (they are great dogs, just not the best with small animals usually) , Lab (they tend to be nervous, and even when not, they just are not the brightest dogs... same with Golden Retrievers, but those ones will love on a bad guy, not growl haha) , or any type of sighthound. But a border collie, maybe mixed with german shep, Aussie, MAYBE Golden retriever to tone down the hype, that's what I would get.
Try checking this site out: https://furryherders.com/border-collies-and-chickens-are-they-good-with-chickens/
good luck!
Cattle dog/Border Collie fanatic
Try checking this site out: https://furryherders.com/border-collies-and-chickens-are-they-good-with-chickens/
good luck!
Cattle dog/Border Collie fanatic
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