Do border collies make good watchdogs?
If they are expected to tell you what’s going on, they will. In terms of barking, that varies greatly. Generally, when engaged in an activity such as herding or Frisbee, they are completely silent. They concentrate on the task and waste no effort in “talking about it.” Sometimes, when having completed a task, such as clearing an agility obstacle, they might bark. Others may bark with enthusiasm all the way through the course. There are some breeds that are known to be quite vocal, but the border collie is not one of them. However, when put in a group of dogs all very excited about something like flyball, for example, or other dogs, they will likely bark a lot! So, it is often up to the owner to observe how his/her dog communicates. Border collies are very loyal and may surprise you at how protective they can be when the moment of truth arrives. A dog you thought would open the door for an intruder and lead them to your valuables can become very serious and even aggressive when faced wi
