Border Collie

⏳ Lifespan ⏳

10 - 14 years

💪 Weight 💪

Male:14 - 20kg

Female:14 - 20kg

📏 Height 📏

Male:48 - 56cm

Female: 46 - 53cm

📃 Pedigree 📃

Yes

🐕 Breed group 🐕

Pastoral

❤ Health tests available ❤

BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme, DNA test - CEA/CH, DNA test - CL, DNA test - TNS, BVA/KC/ISDS Gonioscopy

💳 Nicknames 💳

Scottish Sheepdog, Collie

Pros

• Most intelligent breed on the planet
• In the right hands Border Collies are extremely easy to train
• Good with children although can herd them

Cons

• High maintenance on all fronts
• Require a tremendous amount of exercise and mental stimulation
• Not the best choice for first time dog owners
• Strong herding drive

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The Border Collie is not recommended for apartment life. They are very active indoors and do best with acreage. This breed will do fine in a kennel provided it has daily activity and sees plenty of its handler. This breed is not suited to life chained up in the backyard all day.

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Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.

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