Border Collie similar breeds
Quick breed overview
Origin: 
Great Britain
| Info | Rating Icon | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Level | 5/5 | |
| Exercise Need | 5/5 | |
| Affection Level | 3/5 | |
| Ease of Training | 5/5 | |
| Grooming Need | 3/5 | |
| Playfulness | 4/5 | |
| Friendliness (Dogs) | 3/5 | |
| Friendliness (Other Pets) | 1/5 | |
| Friendliness (Strangers) | 2/5 | |
| Watchdog Ability | 4/5 | |
| Protection Ability | 3/5 | |
| Cold Tolerance | 3/5 | |
| Heat Tolerance | 3/5 |
Border Collie - More information
Breed groups
- AKC group: Herding Group
- FCI group: Sheepdogs & Cattledogs
- FCI section: 1.1 Sheepdogs
Other names & origin
- Other names:
- Nicknames:
- Original name:
Size & lifespan
- Weight (male): 14–20 kg (31–44 lb)
- Weight (female): 12–19 kg (26–42 lb)
- Height (male): 48–56 cm (19–22 in)
- Height (female): 46–53 cm (18–21 in)
- Life expectancy: 10–17 years, average of 12 years
