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Breed: Border Collie Other Breeds

The Border Collie has supreme intelligence, herding instinct and demonstrated superiority in obedience and agility trials. They are outgoing and friendly and get along with children and other animals. They need constant stimulation or they may develop behavioral problems. The Border Collie has been used for sheepherding throughout Great Britain and Ireland for over 200 years.

Height: 17 - 24 inches
Weight: 30 - 45 lbs.
Temperament: Friendly, outgoing, active and loyal.
Color(s): Most commonly, its marking is black with a traditional white blaze.
Grooming: Coat should be brushed weekly.
Coat(s): Short and smooth or medium-long and rough.
With Children: Good with children, however they do have a strong prey drive and may not do well in a home with small children.
With Pets: Good with pets.
Training: High learning capacity - excels in obedience, tracking, agility, flyball, etc.
Exercise: Extremely active breed that requires constant stimulation on order to stay out of trouble.
Health Issues: Progressive retinal atrophy, ceriod lipofuscinosis, joint problems.
Housing: Unsuitable for apartment living and needs an experienced owner.
Life Span: 12 - 14 years
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Conformation Group: Herding
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