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How big is a 9 week old Border Collie?

How big is a 9 week old Border Collie?

Border Collie weight chart by age

Age Weight in pounds (lbs)
8 weeks 4.0 7.0
9 weeks 4.5 7.9
10 weeks 5.0 8.8
11 weeks 5.5 9.6

How much should a 9 week old Border Collie puppy eat?

In general, a young border collie puppy will need approximately one cup of dry complete puppy food four times per day. Once your puppy is four months old, they can move to three slightly larger meals, and once they are six months old they can move to two regular sized meals.

How much exercise does a 9 week old Border Collie need?

Exercise daily. Regardless, puppies need daily exercise. Border Collie puppies tend to have a lot of energy and can exercise for an hour or more a day. There isn’t a set amount of exercise they need, but a good rule of thumb is that your puppy needs five minutes of exercise per every month of age twice a day.

How much should a 10 week old Border Collie sleep?

Collie puppies need around 18-20 hours of sleep a day. Although they are bundles of energy, they need to nap a lot! Ensuring your collie puppy gets enough sleep is essential for their healthy growth and development.

How long can a Border Collie be left alone?

While there is no cut-and-dried rule for the maximum amount of time you can leave your collie alone at home, you must not leave your dog for 10 or 12 hours. That duration is too long for a single stretch.

How do you discipline a border collie puppy?

Hitting only instills fear so never use physical force to train or discipline any dog, but especially with a Border collie. Be the one that they want to follow and take guidance from, not the one that they fear. The most important thing you must do from the start is earn their trust.

Do Border Collies get cold at night?

Yes, all collie breeds can sleep outside and their thick double coat keeps them warm in colder weather. However if the temperature is below zero for a sustained period of time, it’s best to bring your collie indoors to stay warm.

How do you calm a collie puppy?

Routine is Key to a Calm Puppy By giving them a time for everything, whether it’s play, or napping, or walking, or training, they will begin to learn how their day is planned. Subconsciously they will learn that after their walk it’s time for a nap. A routine gives them boundaries and structure to their lives.

How do you discipline a Border Collie?