Border Collies

Border Collies

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