Border Collies are one "man" dogs, that is not say that they don't fit in well with families but they will always have their favourite, their special person, someone whom they regard as their master or mistress and this can be a source of irritation and friction if the family want a dog who just goes along with everyone. Border collies choose their friends!

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The border collie is a devoted companion

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Border collies will test those around them, they take their bearing from their master or mistress and can be jealous of those who they deem to come between. Their place in the hierarchy is very important to them and they always need to know where they stand. In return their loyalty and devotion to their person is unquestioning, they will serve, honour and defend their friends without hesitation whatever the cost.

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