Meet the Border Collie
High Doggy I.Q.
Tail-Wagging Workaholic
Playful Pupper
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
Personality
Energetic
Intelligent
Hard Working
Group
Herding Group
Origin
The United Kingdom
Life Span
12-15 Years
Breed Popularity
#32 of 195
Height Range
18-22 Inches
Weight Range
30-55 Pounds
Coat Details
Type
Medium-length, Short
Texture
Features
Colors
Black, Blue, Blue Merle, Brindle, Gold, Lilac, Red, Red Merle, Seal, Slate, Sable, Sable Merle, and
Hypoallergenic
Cost to Buy
$300-$1,000
Lifetime Care Cost
$20,635
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianUse the right heartworm medication.
Dogs should take heartworm medication as suggested and should be checked for heartworms annually. Heartworm medication works to prevent heartworms from growing, but they don’t actually stop the infection from occurring. That’s why annual heartworm checks are so important. -Dr.JessicaGreenberg,AssociateVeterinarian
Ask your vet about MDR1 gene mutation.
MDR1 is a gene mutation that prevents the MDR protein from protecting the dog’s brain from harmful chemicals that can come from certain drugs. Border Collies are prone to this mutation, which is why it’s important to test for it. They are prone to a few different health problems and the mutation can make them sensitive to certain medications, so it’s essential to know whether or not your Collie has it. -Dr.JessicaGreenberg,AssociateVeterinarian
Watch for B12 deficiencies in your Border.
Border Collies can congenitally suffer from selective malabsorption of vitamin B12. B12 is important for maintaining a healthy nervous system, proper brain function, and the formation and growth of blood cells. If your new pup is failing to thrive, have it evaluated by your vet. These pups respond well to lifelong B12 supplementation. -Dr.MarcElie,Veterinarian
Training Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianBe aware of your body language.
Border Collies are very intelligent and have great spatial awareness. In order to be a good Border Collie owner, you have to understand what your body is doing at all times. You should have good, authoritative body language that lets the dog know that you’re self-assured and in charge. They learn quickly what they can and can’t get away with, so you have to remind them who’s boss. If they lean against you, it’s not a sign of play. They’re trying to herd you, so gently push back to reinforce your position of power.
Let your Border Collie get a ton of exercise.
This is a very high energy breed that needs a lot of exercise. They should be taken on several daily walks with around two to three hours of extensive exercise a day. If you ride a bike or a skateboard, let your dog run alongside you. If they stay sedentary, they’ll be unhappy and can start to misbehave. Do what you can to give them plenty of exercise to tucker them out.
Give your Border Collie a job.
Border Collies respond well to tasks, so give your dog plenty of stuff to do. They thrive on mental stimulation, so constantly teach your Collie new tricks. This can be as simple as giving them a toy and instructing them to hold it while you eat dinner, or as extensive as putting them in agility training. Giving them a job reinforces their role in the house and will keep them on their best behavior.
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
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Personality
Energetic
Intelligent
Hard Working
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Group
Herding Group
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Origin
The United Kingdom
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Life Span
12-15 Years
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Breed Popularity
#32 of 195
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Height Range
18-22 Inches
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Weight Range
30-55 Pounds
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动物皮毛
Type
Medium-length, Short
Texture
Features
Colors
Black, Blue, Blue Merle, Brindle, Gold, Lilac, Red, Red Merle, Seal, Slate, Sable, Sable Merle, and
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Hypoallergenic
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Cost to Buy
$300-$1,000
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Lifetime Care Cost
$20,635