Border collies are a demanding breed that may be too difficult for a first-time dog owner. Border Collies are often advised for persons with prior dog ownership experience due to their demand to be thoroughly taught, put to work, and stimulated. However, this doesn’t mean that all first-time dog owners should rule out the possibility of owning a Border Collie. So long as you are fully aware of the challenges that come with ownership and you’re prepared to take good care of him, you’ll probably be fine.