Medium Herding Group

Border Collie

Great with kids
Easy to train
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise
Sheds a lot

The Border Collie is a medium-sized breed of herding dog from the borders of England and Scotland. These dogs are medium in size, with a thick double coat of fur to protect them from the cold. They have an energetic and intelligent demeanor, with an instinct for herding and working. They are highly trainable and obedient, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for herding and guard work.

Weight: 26–55 lb (12–25 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 18–22 in (46–56 cm)
Life span: 12–16 years
Exercise: About 90 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Anglo-Scottish border (England/Scotland), United Kingdom (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Athletic Energetic Intelligent Loyal Responsive

Coat colours

Black and white, black tricolor (black, tan, white), blue merle, red and white, red merle, sable and solid black

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	31–55 lb (14–25 kg)	26–44 lb (12–20 kg)
Height	19–22 in (48–56 cm)	18–21 in (46–53 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)