Collies

A collie is a distinctive type of herding dog, ultimately originating in Britain, especially in the upland areas of the north and west. It is a medium-sized, fairly lightly-built dog with a pointed snout, and many types have a distinctive white pattern over the shoulders. Collies are very active and agile, and most types have a very strong herding instinct.

Collies are always alert and are active and agile. The fur may be short, flat, or long, and the tail may be smooth, feathered, or bushy.Working collies are extremely energetic and agile dogs with great stamina, well able to run all day without tiring, even over very rough or steep ground.

Border Collie

Border Collie Dog Breed

Border Collie Dog Classification:

Border Collies are working herd dogs.

Other Names: Scotch Sheep Dog, Sheepdog,

Border Collie in Foreign Languages:

Lithuanian: borderkolis
Slovene: borderski ovcar

Origins: Border Collies were initially bred in the 1700s to herd sheep.

Description: Border Collies are medium sized dogs with a pointed, prominent nose, intelligent, inquisitive face and either erect or drooping ears. Border Collies can have varying eye colors.

Size: Border Collies weigh beteween 27 to 45 lbs, they stand 18 to 22 inches tall at their shoulder.

	weight	height
Male	30-45 lbs	19-22 inches tall
Female	27-42 lbs	18-21 inches tall

Coat: Border Collies have thick double coats that can be either "smooth" or "rough". The Border Collie's coat canbe either solid colored (typically black and white, or brown and white), bicolored, tricolored, merle, or sable. Border Collies will have feathering along legs and a thick mane of fur around its throat.

Disposition: Border Collies are pleasant dogs, but demanding pets. They require significant mental stimulation, as well as physical exercise. Border Collies demand a "job" and varying activities. They may challenge authority as a pup, but are highly intelligent and trainable if the work is challenging.

Type Dog: Border Collies are herd dogs.

Litter Size: Border Collies give birth to litters of 4 to 8 puppies, with an average litter of 6 pups.

Behavior: Border Collies are incredibly intelligent and and easy to train. Border Collies require considerable daily physical exercise and mental stimulation. If they become bored, Border Collies can develop neurotic and destructive behaviors. Border Collies will often instinctively "herd" small children and other pets.

Traits: Intelligent, energetic,

Country of Origin: Great Britain

Life Span: Border Collies typically live 12 to 16 years.

Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UKC

Border Collie