Annushka Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I've heard that border collies have a special structure of their legs and paws so that they fail more jumping obstages than other dogs. Is that true? We don't have many BCs here and no one knows anything about this wonderful breed. :hmmmm: :confused1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Kat Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I haven't heard of this at all Annush? BC's are extremely agile and as you know I'm sure are nimble and successful at agility. They certainly don't fail more than any other dog, they excel :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 [quote]I've heard that border collies have a special structure of their legs and paws so that they fail more jumping obstages than other dogs.[/quote] :o Whoever told u this is very wrong, borders usually excell at agility. They are very fast on thier feet, and ofen take first in the agility ring. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annushka Posted November 19, 2003 Author Share Posted November 19, 2003 Yes, I know much about their speed, but I've watched them jumping many times and it seems that they move in another way... :-? However, I love this breed very much and your replies made me love BCs more. :wink: I even created a Windows Theme called " The Borders"! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke_3 Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I agree I say BCs are amazing jumoers one of the best indeed!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Kavik doesn't seem to have any trouble jumping with one exception - if he does a standing jump for a thrown item that is too high he will catch it but over rotates or something and lands unbalanced and rolls onto his tail/back or just lands on his tail/back. I have to be quite careful of this because he will try to catch if it is remotely possible, I either toss in his safe ranger or way, way higher so he won't try it. Kavik can easily jump, from nearly standing, and get all four feet above 4 feet or 1.2 meters - he can land these most of the time but I keep him under 3 1/2 feet or 1 meter to be sure. His horizontal jumping distance seems ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 I've never heard of this... my bc/aussie was an AWSOME Jumper, she always FLEW over the jumps, and just loved it. She could jump perfect! :D Where'd you hear about that anyway? Cuz in all the research I've done on these dogs, i sure have never heard that! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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