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Herdingmedium🌍 Scotlandsheep herding dog
Border Collie
Intense, smart, energetic, responsive
Popularity
782
Premiere sheepdog known for intensity and eye; thrives on daily work and advanced training.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
rough or smooth, dense, double
Colors
black and white, tricolor, red and white, blue merle, various
Male height
19–22 in
Female height
18–21 in
Male weight
30–45 lb
Female weight
27–42 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
5
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
