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Border Collie
Medium Breed
The Border Collie is an intelligent breed, with high energy levels that seem to know no boundaries, which helps to make the breed so successful at agility and other activities.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Great Britain
Weight
Males 18-27kg / 40-60lbs;
Females 14-20kg / 30-45lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 48-55cm / 19-22in;
Females 45-53cm / 18-21in (standards may vary)
Coat
Moderately long or smooth coat, both have a dense top coat and a soft and dense undercoat
Markings
Can be found in a variety of colours, white should never dominate with no markings
Lifespan
Above average, 12-15 years
They thrive on praise and being given tasks to do. Easy to train, they simply live to serve their owners, making them excellent pets and working dogs.
Temperament
The Border Collie is an incredibly versatile and alert breed with a strong herding instinct. They are extremely intelligent and learn very quickly. Noted for their very high energy levels, it is essential for them to be sufficiently exercised and mentally engaged.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Border Collie is an intelligent and responsive dog, full of energy. They are at their best when asked to carry out a task. Always happy to be with their family.
- Makes a good companion
- Extremely versatile and intelligent
- Is an excellent herding dog
- Adapts well to most climates
- Does not require trimming or stripping
- Very active indoors
- Not recommended for apartment living
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Must have sufficient daily physical activity and mental engagement
- Prone to hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, collie eye anomaly, epilepsy, deafness, CL and TNS