Border Collie
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Origin: Scotland/England
Colour: Variety of colours permissible. White should never predominate
Lifespan: 12 to 14 years
The Border Collie is a keen, sensitive and responsive breed.
Owner's Guide
Quick, alert and reactive, Border Collies are well known around the world. They have strong desire to chase from an early age, which needs to be channelled into acceptable outlets such as games with toys. They form close bonds with owners and have abundant energy and stamina.
Originally bred to herd sheep.
Special Characteristics
The Border Collie has plenty of stamina, and likes to chase.
Exercise Requirements
Very high. Needs exercise and plenty of games.
Attitude to
Owners: devoted, affectionate
Children: good, may chase/nip in play
Other Pets: good, may chase
Strangers: good if well socialized
Unfamiliar Dogs: good if well socialized
Perfect Owner
Energetic, loving families who have enough time to find this dog a job to do, and enough energy to exercise, train and channel this dog's strong chase drives into games and play.
Potential Problems
May display chase problems, and aggression to strangers if not well socialized. Some dogs may have noise phobias.
The dog's coat will bring in mud and dirt from outside.
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