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Border Collie

Exceptionally intelligent, sensitive, cooperative and highly energetic.

Border Collie on Wefido
SizeMedium
Weight14–25 kg
Height46–56 cm
Life expectancy12–15 years
Exercise90 minutes per day
OriginConfine Scotland-England / United Kingdom
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Full description

The Border Collie is exceptionally intelligent, sensitive and energetic. It needs substantial daily physical exercise, structured training and challenging mental work. Without suitable outlets, it may develop stress-related behaviours such as excessive barking, destructiveness or inappropriate herding. It is best matched with experienced, highly active owners.

Compatibility

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Score overview
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Characteristic details
Health 3/5 The Border Collie has a moderate overall health profile. Conditions to monitor include hip dysplasia, epilepsy, Collie eye anomaly, trapped neutrophil syndrome (TNS), neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL) and deafness. Recommended preventive care includes relevant DNA tests, eye examinations, BAER hearing testing where appropriate and hip screening. Regular veterinary care and healthy weight management remain essential.
Advantages
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Things to consider
  • Individual animals can differ from general breed tendencies.
  • Health, upbringing and environment also influence day-to-day needs.
Lifestyle compatibility

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