Border Collie
The Border Collie is widely considered the most intelligent dog breed. Bred for herding sheep on the Scottish borders, they have an intense work drive and incredible problem-solving ability. They need...
48–56 cm
14–20 kg
12–15 years
Moderate — weekly brushing, more during shedding seasons
Very high — 2+ hours daily
Scotland / England border
Medium-length, dense double coat
Medium
Temperament
Intelligent, energetic, responsive, tenacious, work-driven
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Very high — 2+ hours daily. They need running, agility, herding, flyball, or intense mental challenges. A bored Border Collie will become destructive.
Grooming: Moderate — weekly brushing, more during shedding seasons. Their double coat sheds seasonally.
Coat: Medium-length, dense double coat
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Hip dysplasia, collie eye anomaly (CEA), epilepsy, deafness (in merles), neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis
Origin
Scotland / England border
Size category
Medium
About the Border Collie
The Border Collie is widely considered the most intelligent dog breed. Bred for herding sheep on the Scottish borders, they have an intense work drive and incredible problem-solving ability. They need a job to do and are not suited to a sedentary lifestyle.
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