Border
Collie
Family: livestock, herding
AKC Breed Group: Herding
Area of Origin: Great Britain
Date of Origin: 1800s
Original Function: sheep herding
Today's Function: sheep herding, herding trials, obedience
Colors: blue, black, sable, merle, mixed with white and/or tan, sometimes
tricolor
Coat: double-coated; undercoat is soft, thick and short, while outercoat
is coarse, straight to wavy
Characteristics and temperaments: Border Collies are energetic,
responsive and like to work even without a command. Never shy and nevernous,
this dog gets along quite well with other pets and children in the house
Average Size of Male: Height: 20 - 23 inches, Weight: 30 - 45 pounds
Average Size of Female: Height: 18 - 21 inches, Weight: 30 - 45 pounds
Care: Regular combing and brushing should keep him in the good condition
Training and activity: This breed like to be kept busy with activities.
Keep it occupied to make him happy. Ample exercise is a must. Its origin as a
sheepdog and able to master any type of herd
Other Names: none
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