Border Collie
Herding · medium
Border Collies are exceptionally intelligent herding dogs that thrive on work, training, and challenging activities.
Breed characteristics
- Breed group
- Herding
- Size
- medium
- Weight
- 30–55 lbs
- Height
- 18–22 in
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Origin
- Scotland
- Temperament
- intelligent, energetic, responsive
- Exercise needs
- Very high
- Grooming needs
- Average
- Trainability
- Very high
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Good with children
- Yes
- Good with other dogs
- Yes
- Apartment friendly
- No
Border Collies need substantial daily exercise and mental stimulation. They excel at agility, obedience, herding, and advanced training.
They can become bored or frustrated without enough activity. Their coat requires regular brushing, particularly during shedding seasons.
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