border collie question!

[boris91]

just a quick question how much do border collies cost to keep monthly (food etc) thanks in advance!

[Whisk_Luva]

It depends on the age and what type of food you are buying- it also depends on if the dog has illnesses and allergies etc.

[boris91]

hmmm thinking he was healthy he had a general food (pedigree wet/dry maybe both) thanks for the reply!

[cali]

also epends on the age and build of the BC lol the breed is hardly uniform, I mean I have a 21" tall BC that is only 30lbs sopping wet, she eats about 1/3rd less then my other BC who is 18" tall and 30lbs lol. it also depends on age because young BCs are known for requiring a LOT of food, just to remain so thin people accuse you abuse lol. it depends entrly on the particular BCs build, size, weight, age, and energy level.

[LeahMM]

Pedigree is not a very high quality food. Loaded with fillers, ect. I feed my 3 Borders and 2 Aussies Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul and I don't need to feed them much, 1 cup twice daily. A large bag will last for about 2 weeks and costs about $35.00 a bag.

It will also depend on the energy level of your dog. Borders are typically high energy and will burn burn burn so the food intake may vary. All of my guys are med to high energy. During the winter they eat less because they get less exercise.

[boris91]

well my dog would probably go around a few big fields daily and maybe abpout 5 mile walks and swimming every 1 a week maybe at the least well if pedigree isnt a good food i wont feed that i probably wont get a dog anyways i really want one if i were to get a dog i would most likely have one off this litter www.britishclassiccarsltd.co.uk we are gonna go see them soon with there eyes open and the owner said i can go over every week!



im gonna go research some food!

[Whisk_Luva]

Well as a pet talker I have to say this:

PLEASE get a shelter dog! As lots of pet talkers say:

Don't breed or buy when shelter dogs die

Or:

With a puppy you are giving a home, but with a shelter dog you are giving a life.

It doesnt look like those pups are shelter dogs.........

PLEASE get a shelter dog! You can get border collie puppies from shelters-- its not all older dogs!