PRO-ACTIVE

Traditionally a herding dog, the border collie is smart and spunky. They are happiest when they have a job to do, even if it’s just being trained, something that potential owners must take into account. “You have to carve out time for it,” Chong explains. “They crave activity, so training is a bonding activity for them… They get bored and sometimes noisy when left in a cage.”

Chong decided to breed border collies because he believed that the breed would do well in agility competitions. “The Philippines is behind in agility,” he explains. “I’m hoping that with the revival of the [Philippine Canine Club, Inc.] (PCCI), we’ll be able to hold our own against other countries.”

*From Rebecca O’connell’s 11 Bright Facts About Border Collies A border collie named Striker holds the world record for Fastest Car Window Opened by a Dog (the non-electric car window was rolled down in 11.34 seconds).*