Border Collie
Border Collie Facts
| Size : |
Medium |
| Training Required : |
High |
| Grooming Required : |
Low |
| Shedding : |
Medium |
| Exercise Required : |
Long walk and lots of running everyday |
| Energy Level : |
High |
| Protection Level : |
Medium, good watchdog, will bark |
| Good with Children : |
Yes, with older more considerate children |
| Health Issues : |
OFA, CERF, BAER |
Weight :
Male 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg.), Female 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg.)
Height :
Male 19-22 inches (48-56 cm.), Female 18-21 inches (46-53 cm.)
Color :
black, blue merle, and sable, marked with varying amounts of white and/or tan
Temperament :
Border Collies are an extremely intelligent breed with an instinctive desire to work. They are also extremely energetic and require a lot of attention, but are very responsive to training. In many cases, having another dog can help, providing mental and physical stimulation for both dogs. Like most herding breeds, they will attempt to herd family members, cats, squirrels, bicycles, cars, or anything else that moves in the absence of other charges. This might even include birds in mid-air.
Grooming :
Weekly brushing of the coat should keep it in good condition. Seasonal shedding is normal. Whiskers are not trimmed.
Exercise :
Border Collies need more than the usual 30 minutes of free galloping and long daily walks. Dog performance activities such as herding, agility, obedience, tracking, and flyball can help provide the physical and mental exercise a Border Collie requires.
Life Expectancy :
Around 14-16 years
Litter Size :
Average 8 puppies
Origin :
Scotland