An active medium sized breed with a lean body and a long, feathered tail. They have a small head and a longer muzzle. They have a life span of 10 – 15 years and an average weight of 12kg – 23kg. They are incredibly intelligent and love training and exercise. They need lots of mental and physical stimulation. They are the perfect breed for a very active family. They do great in dog competitions for agility and obedience. They are happiest when working or herding.
| Breed | Border Collie |
|---|---|
| Life Expectancy | 10 – 15 Years |
| Size | Medium |
| Origin | England – Scotland |
| Shedding | Moderate Shedder |
| Energy | 5 |
| Attention | 4 |
| Training | 5 |
| Barking | 3 |
| Mental | 5 |
| Drooling | 1 |
| Body | Border Collies have a long athletic body with a feathered tail. They have a small head with a longer muzzle and strong legs. They have a double coat which comes in two types, coarse and sleek. The ears are usually erect but can hang down beside the head. |
| Coat | They have two types of double coats, coarse which is longer and a bit fluffier and sleek which is shorter. They come in a variety of colours including black and white, all black, grey and white, red and white and tri-colour. They require brushing twice weekly and a monthly bath. Nails need to be clipped often and ears cleaned. |
| diet | They have two types of double coats, coarse which is longer and a bit fluffier and sleek which is shorter. They come in a variety of colours including black and white, all black, grey and white, red and white and tri-colour. They require brushing twice weekly and a monthly bath. Nails need to be clipped often and ears cleaned. |
| exercise | Border Collies are one of the most intelligent and energetic breeds, they are extremely eager to please, love working and love training! They require not only daily walks but runs and training. They are very playful and enjoy playing for hours on end with their humans. Herding along with games and tricks make for great mental and physical stimulation. They benefit greatly from training as they require both mental and physical stimulation. |
| health | Overall a very healthy breed, Border Collies are still susceptible to certain health issues such as hip and elbow dysplasia, eye diseases and allergies. With regular vet check-ups, a high-quality diet, adequate exercise and lots of love, your Collie could have a long and happy, healthy life. |
| environment | Border Collies require a lot of stimulation and a large space to run around and play. They need loads of interactive toys and puzzles along with training to keep them mentally stimulated. They require plenty of human interaction and play time. They not only love running and hiking, but swimming as well! |
| maintenance | Border Collies are considered moderate maintenance due to their exercise and training needs. They require an extensive amount of exercise, play time and training as they are high energy and highly intelligent! Their grooming requirements are minimal, but they need a high-quality diet and regular vet check-ups. |
| personality | Known for their intelligence and energetic nature, Border Collies are a very loving breed and loves to work! They are herders and can be very protective over their family, making them fantastic guard dogs. They are active and love playing and therefore need loads of mental and physical stimulation. A loyal and active companion. They do best with an active family and aren't necessarily made for city life. They enjoy large fields and hiking and are always keen for a swim. |
| Family Life | They make fantastic family dogs, especially for an active family. They are very fond of kids and get along very well with other pets. They do best with an active family and make very loyal companions. |
| Fun Facts | -Border Collies are considered to be the smartest breed, with German Shepherd second.<br /> |
| Breed History | Border Collies originate in Northumberland, which is on the border of England and Scotland. Although there are many stories about where they come from its most likely that during the separate invasions from the Romans and Vikings to England, they brought along their livestock dogs, which eventually bred with each other and created the first "collie". The father of all Border Collies is Old Hemp from 1893, Old Hemp was considered the prefect herding dog and was very much sought after to breed more like him. Border Collies were unique in the fact that instead of nipping and barking at livestock when herding, Border Collies would crouch in a stealth-like way and stare at the livestock in an almost intimidating way to herd them. Border Collies were said the be the world's greatest herders. They grew in popularity and were used all over. To this day, they are a very popular breed, especially used in dog competitions. |
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