Border Schnollie

Because the Border Schnollie is a relatively new breed, we don’t know a lot about his origin. But, we do know quite a lot about the Border Collie and the Schnauzer.  The Border Collie was first bred somewhere in between the border country of Scotland and England. They are the definition of a classic working farm dog and are well-known for their intense eyes that compel almost anyone to move. Border Collies are excellent working dogs that are highly prized for their intelligence, work ethic, and friendly personality. This breed was accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1995 and has since been split into two categories: working and show. Today, the Border Collie is used as a farm dog, showman, and a companion animal. The Schnauzer originated around the year 1492 and was once known as the Wirehaired Pinscher. It is believed that the Standard is the oldest of all three types of Schnauzers (standard, miniature, and giant) and were used on farms to guard the household and to kill rats, mice, and other vermin. In the 1870’s the Wirehaired Pinscher become known as the Schnauzer after they started being presented at shows. This breed was brought to the United States in the year 1900 and was quickly recognized by the American Kennel Club just a few years later in 1904. Combining these two breeds results in an upbeat, intelligent, loyal, and athletic dog that needs a strong leader in order to be trained properly. While they do wonderfully with other animals and people, the Border Schnollie may not be the best choice for a first-time dog owner.