Border Collie
Other Names
The Border, Farm Collies, Working Collies
Appearance
The Border Collie is a well-balanced, medium-sized dog with great intelligence and stamina. They are well known for being exceptional herding dogs.
Coat
Border collies have a weather-resistant double coat. Coats are either rough and long, or short and smooth. Colours include: black & white, red & white, black tri-colour, red tri-colour, sable, and blue merle.
Weight: 30 to 55 lbs
Average Life Span: 12-16 years
Temperament
Border Collies are energetic, intelligent, alert, playful, friendly, and loving dogs. They get along well with children and other dogs and animals making them great family pets. Border collies can develop behaviours such as chewing and digging if they are left alone for long periods of time. They are dogs that love to (more…)
