teganandjessmom23 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 When I researched the border breed everything I read said if you would like a lap dog do not get a border. I have had my girls for 3 years they are both 37 pounds and are on our laps every night. We can't sit down in the evening without a border in our laps. We love it but other that come to the house not so much. The regulars know its going to happen. They just lay there all night as happy as can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Regina*~ Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 The minute I sit down, Willow is there laying on me. I also heard that BC's arent the lap types but I think since Willow is a BC mix, it may be why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I think the lap dogs wording isn't meant to be literal, as in a little tiny dog that just like to lay about on a human or in the human's purse, etc., but rather to point out that many border collies are not the type to be content to behave like a typical lap dog most of the time, if that makes sense. In other words, people who have an affinity for lap dog types aren't likely to enjoy a border collie's energy, but border collies themselves may well like to sit in a person's lap. I have several who do.... J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runzbarrel Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Both of my previous BC's loved to lay with me on the couch and get in the bed We'll see how my new boy turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arf2184 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Meg is a lap dog and Bear (all 75 lbs of him) tries to join in. I'm afraid there isn't quite enough room for him on my lap, certainly not for both dogs, but he enjoys the hugs just the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretBC Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I think the lap dogs wording isn't meant to be literal, as in a little tiny dog that just like to lay about on a human or in the human's purse, etc., but rather to point out that many border collies are not the type to be content to behave like a typical lap dog most of the time, if that makes sense. In other words, people who have an affinity for lap dog types aren't likely to enjoy a border collie's energy, but border collies themselves may well like to sit in a person's lap. I have several who do.... J. Yes, this. When people say, "Border Collies aren't lap dogs" it's not because they aren't affectionate or want to be by us -- it's so that people don't get the impression that BC will be satisfied to sit in your lap all day and do nothing else. That is what most people mean by the term lap dog -- low energy breeds that don't need much in the way of exercise. Secret and all of my foster borders that have come through have been huge lap dogs in the sense of crawling into my lap at the end of a long day when we are crashing on the couch. Not a chance of that happening earlier in the day when we are full of energy, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChantalB Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I have a 50 pound lap dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I have a 50 pound lap dog. I have two 50 pound lapdogs. (well, one of them is 45 lb.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady's mom Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Maybe Brady's not wired right, but he's one heck of a cuddlebug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickkers Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have a couple of 50-lb lap dogs, a dog that will give run-by-lickings....another that will come and sit with his butt on the couch and his front paws on the ground. Border collies are the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 ^ Love the "run-by licks"! My Kit, AKA Roo, has an uncanny way of knowing whenever I get down on the ground, in any room of the house, or any part of the property, and will come trotting up and shove her nose in my face. You're right. Border collies are the best. D'Elle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dex BC Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 yes, they are lap dogs (in the literal sense)...Dex is the most affectionate dog I have owned (or been owned by). TV time in the evening always means time to sit in someone's lap. If I lay down on the floor he will sit on me until I get up...or lay beside me with his feet in the air (belly rub please). If there is a storm he tries to climb behind my back or on my shoulders on the back of the couch and bury his head. "Protect me Dad!". never a dull moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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