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Newt is an extremely sweet fella although most people do not get to witness that side of him.

Why you may ask? One reason is, that when in public Newt can act very protective. We have a sign in the car window on his side that warns folks that he is on patrol. Newt feels that "his" car and "his" people should be kept safe. However, at home we are talking about a very different Newt. He loves to get tummy rubs, back scratches and ear rubs. He doesn't hesitate to ask for petting. Newt will even  jump in your lap (if you're ignoring him) or paw your leg for attention. He enjoys being as close to his people as possible which is a hallmark of most Border Collies.

Newt was born April 6,1995, the first in a litter of five. Daisy his mother, is linebred Jack Knox breeding (an Ettrick Scott grdau.), and Watson his daddy, is a grandson of Bobby Dalziel's Dual International Supreme Champion Wisp 161487.

He came to live with me in May 1995 changing my life forever. Another attribute I find most endearing about Border Collies is their loyalty and willingness to please. Newt loves to follow me around. If I'm busy at the 'puter he is content (most of the time), to nap or gnaw contentedly on a chewie.

Or may be even surf the net himself!!!

Now he still needs exercise and can be a real pest when I haven't fulfilled his daily quota. I like to run him until he quits on his own. Then I "know" he is truly tired. What I mean by "running" is one of two activities. When I use go into town and run about a mile myself, Newt went along too. Or they also (Newt & Kelley) enjoyed a vigorous game of Frisbee if I chose to stay home for the evening! Of course, now that we have Skyler, our "BC wanna-be Sheltie" everyone is exercising more to tucker then little guy out for the day. Regardless if this breed's need for daily activity, it's good to know that even an energetic breed can still conform to it's owner's lifestyle. There are days when I cannot give him the needed exercise and he seems to understand. Those are the times when I see him as my true companion, capable of denying himself to simply spent his day with me.

Newt's Stats

Border Collies come in many sizes. Newt is 24" at the shoulder, a bit on the larger end of the size spectrum. Most of them top out at 20 " for females and 22" for males. One reason for Newt's taller height might be attributed to when he was neutered. Any dog, males or female, that is neutered/spayed respectively before the age of 7 months will generally continue to grow beyond the normal range for their breed.

The average  weight range of a Border Collie may start at 31 lbs. for the female and up to 70 lbs., for a large male. Newt weighs about 70+ pounds. Newt 's size and weight came from his sire's side as Wisp, his gr-gr-grandfather was also a larger type dog. So depending on whether you prefer a smaller dog or a more robust fella like Newt, the Border Collie has a size to suite your working needs. I do think that the smaller more lithe dogs are exceptional for herding and agility competition whereas the larger dogs are fine for obedience or working as farm dogs.