One of the questions that we frequently get is “Do you only use Border Collies to chase the geese off of properties?” The answer is always a resounding, “YES!”

We had tried other breeds over the early years when the business was in its infancy but no other breed ever came close to the power, drive, and intelligence of the border collie.

Our founder, Boomer

Boomer, our first purebred border collie is considered to be the true founder of Geese Chasers. Boomer was special and helped create an industry in this country where we now have a lot of imitators. The border collie is truly the most important aspect of this unique business. Their instinct is to “herd” not attack. The geese think they are being hunted by a natural predator, when, truthfully, all the border collies want is for the geese to sit still until told otherwise. Therefore, our proven humane method is the most effective form of Canada Goose control in the world.

So, let’s look back at the true history of the breed. The border collie breed originated from sheepdogs throughout the British Isles and on the “border” of Scotland and England. Queen Victoria of England became fascinated and quite fond of the breed and most certainly contributed to its legacy as the ideal sheep-herding dog breed for its time.

Highly trainable!

The border collie is considered the most athletic, most intelligent, and most highly driven dog breed in the world. Border collies are very successful at herding sheep, agility, Fly-Ball, Frisbee, and many other high-level activities. In 1995, the breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club. Border collies possess many good traits such as being very affectionate, friendly, playful, great watchdogs, and the list goes on and on. One thing we do know about this special breed is that they need daily mental, emotional, and physical stimulation. In other words, they need a purpose or a job and desire to be loved and played with each and every hour of every day of their lives. They are a very high maintenance breed, but the rewards of owning a border collie are endless.

The flip side of all the positives is that this breed is not well suited to apartment living or a sedentary lifestyle and can become quite destructive when its daily needs are not met. The breed has a tendency of getting bored quite quickly, and ninety-nine out of a hundred things a border finds to fill its time in the house or apartment, most people will not like. I was once told by a long-standing border collie breeder and trainer that, “Owning a border collie as your first dog,is like buying a Ferrari when you are seventeen.” No truer words spoken.

Border collies naturally herd.

The border collie came to the United States over one hundred years ago in the 1860s. The breed is still, to this day, the herding dog of choice for North American ranchers.
Truly an amazing and one-of-a-kind breed, the border collie is seen in most television commercials and shows due to their high level of intelligence, beauty, and ability to adjust to most situations. Geese Chasers will always advocate for this breed and border collie rescues. If you are considering adopting this breed as a pet, please do your homework and research to get the best understanding of the breed so you can make the right decision of either owning or not owning a border collie. It will better serve you, your family, and friends to better understand this extremely high-level companion.