Do Border Collies need lots of exercise?
BCs are definitely not for the couch potato, yes they are a working dog, and physical exercise is necessary to their healthy well being. I would guess that on average my dogs get 1 hour of free running a day, but they can and do take a lot more if offered, enjoying a run along side the mountain bikes etc. But what is probably more important is the quality of the mental stimulation that they receive in addition to the physical stimulation. The BC has a very clever and active brain, and bored BCS will soon become destructive, and possibly aggressive. You must consider the dog s emotional/mental needs, like training for obedience, agility flyball etc. Teaching tricks and playing special games.
