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Border Collie
Breed origin: Border country between Scotland and England.
Original purpose: Independent sheep herding.
AKC recognized: 1995
AKC group: Herding
Size:
Height: males 19 to 22 inches;
females 18 to 21 inches
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Color: All colors or combination of colors and/or markings, including solid color, bi-color, tri-color, merle and sable.
Life span: 11 to 13 years.
General characteristics/temperament: The Border Collie is energetic, intelligent, keen, alert, and responsive. Their herding ability is legendary and truely amazing to watch. However, as a pet, they can be difficult to live with given their extremely high level of energy and strong tendency to herd objects and people (including cars). Their high exercise (both mental and physical) requirement is beyond what most families can provide. Often called the "workaholic of the dog world", they thrive when they have a job to do and space to run. They are affectionate toward family and friends but may be reserved toward strangers.
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OK for inexperienced owners? No
OK in apartments? No
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Intelligent? Extremely
Energy/Activity Level: Extremely High
Good jogging partner? Yes
Suitable canine sports/activities: herding, obedience, agility, flyball, tracking, disc, search and rescue
Exercise requirement: A lot of exercise required. Much more than just daily walks and play sessions in the yard.
Grooming requirement: Regular brushing required. Seasonal shedders.
Known health problems: Hip dysplasia, Collie eye anomaly, epilepsy, elbow dysplasia, deafness, hypothyroidism, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis.
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Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Border Collie Society of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Border Collie Society of America Rescue
DogBreedMatch
