Breed Overview
The Border Collie is a Medium dog breed, with a starting weight of 27 lbs that can reach 45 lbs. It is officially part of the Herding group and recognized by the CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR. Some critical information for potential owners. The Border Collie breed has a typical lifespan of 12 to 15 years, Medium hair, and have Moderate shedding. Breeders interested in the Border Collie should know that the average litter size is between 4 to 8 puppies.
Doggie Vitals
| Lifespan: 12-15 years |
Height: 18-22" |
Shedding: Moderate |
Litter Size: 4-8 pups |
| Group: Herding |
Weight: 27-45 lbs |
Hair Length: Medium |
Size: Medium |
Border Collie Breed Characteristics
| Group |
Herding |
Drooler |
no |
| Size |
Medium |
Guard Dog |
no |
| Origin |
Scotland |
Easy to Train |
yes |
| Kid Friendly |
no |
Hypoallergenic |
no |
| Stranger Friendly |
somewhat |
Active Indoors |
yes |
| Apartment Friendly |
no |
Exercise Demands |
yes |
| Pet Friendly |
no |
Yard Needs |
large |
| Intelligent |
yes |
Grooming Requirements |
weekly |
| Barks |
|
Dangerous |
no |
Border Collie Temperament
energetic, loves to work, highly intelligent, sensitive and responsive, requires activities to keep it healthy and occupied, will not be happy sitting around a house all day
Health Problems
progressive retinal atrophy, ceriod lipofuscinosis, joint problems
Border Collie Coat
Border Collie Dog Colors
Most often black with white blaze on the face, neck, feet, legs, and tail tip, with or without tan points; may be any bi-color, tri-color, merle, or solid color except white
Recognized By
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR