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Border Collie
Brilliant. Driven. Always working.
Border Collies are often called the most intelligent dog breed.
That intelligence needs a job, every day.
Quick Snapshot
Energy
5/5
Trainability
5/5
Good with children
3/5
Apartment fit
1/5
Tolerance to being alone
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
Protective instinct
2/5
Where They Come From
Developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region to herd sheep over hills and long distances.
Selected for focus, stamina and the ability to read a handler's smallest signal.
Daily Reality
- Needs physical and mental work daily
- Can herd children, bikes or other pets
- Learns fast, good habits and bad ones
A bored Border Collie will invent its own job.
Who This Breed Suits
- Very active owners.
- Dog sports and training enthusiasts.
- Rural or outdoor-oriented homes.
Not ideal for apartments or owners who are away most of the day.
Health Considerations
May be predisposed to:
- Hip dysplasia
- Collie eye anomaly
- Epilepsy
Health testing of parents is recommended.
Did you know?
They were initially bred in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock.
Give them purpose, and they will give you everything.