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Border Collie
The intuitive and intelligent Border Collie is a world-class herding dog.
Height: 18 to 22 inches at shoulder
Weight: 30 to 45 pounds Coat: coarse; can be short or medium-long Life span: 12 to 15 years Breed Group: Herding Dogs The Border Collie was developed to gather and control sheep in the hilly border country between Scotland and England. He is known for his intense stare, or "eye," with which he controls his flock. He's a dog with unlimited energy, stamina, and working drive, all of which make him a premier herding dog; he's still used today to herd sheep on farms and ranches around the world. The highly trainable and intelligent Border Collie also excels in various canine sports, including obedience, flyball, agility, tracking, and flying disc competitions.
Border Collie profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Apartment appropriate
Dog friendly
Drooling potential
Ease of training
Heat tolerance
Intelligence
Predatory tendencies
Vigor
Mouthiness
Sensitivity
Watchdog ability
Easy to groom
Energy level
General health
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