Border Collie

Country of Origin: England
Lifespan: 12-14 Years
Male Height: 20-23 Inches
Male Weight: 30-45 Pounds
Female Height: 18-21 Inches
Female Weight: 30-45 Pounds
American Kennel Club Classification : Herding GroupCanadian Kennel Club Classification : Not RecognizedKennel Club (Great Britain) Classification : Pastoral (Herding)
Border Collies are highly intelligent, learn quickly and thrive on activity and attention. Their working genes make them hardy and energetic, and they are always up for a game or two, or three! They may be standoffish with strangers but are affectionate, eager to please and loyal companions to those they love.
Suitable for : Active adults, active families with older children, preferably school-aged kids, but families with younger children with other dog experience should also consider this breed. Only people who can give the Border Collie attention, exercise and mental stimulation should contemplate owning this breed, as bored Border Collies can be destructive in the suburban backyard with excessive barking, digging and escaping.Favourite activities: This athletic breed can’t get enough of fetch and chase activities, excelling in frisbee, lure coursing, flyball and tracking activities. Some are known to occasionally herd small animals, humans and moving objects.
Watchdog qualities: The Border Collie’s alert nature is well suited to fulfilling watchdog duties. It will certainly let you know if there are people hanging around the peripheries of your property.Hereditary diseases: There are several inherent diseases to look out for: hip and elbow dysplasia, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Ceroid Leupofusconis (CL), Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD) and Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome