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    Border Collie

    Border Collies are a medium sized dog and a pedigree breed. Also known as: Scottish Sheepdog
    Lifespan
    10-14 years
    Breed group
    Pastoral
    Weight
    Male: 14-20kg
    Female: 14-20kg
    Height
    Male: 48-56cm
    Female: 46-53cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Scottish Sheepdog, Collie
    Breed Size
    Medium
    Breed Type
    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
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Very high
    Easy to train
    Very easy
    Shedding
    Heavy
    Grooming
    needs
    Medium
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to older children
    Health of breed
    Low
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    Very high
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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