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Border Collie breed information:
Adult
weight range
28.5-44lbs
Average
lifespan
12-15 years
Adult
height at shoulder
Males:21.5"
Females:17.5"
Average
weekly cost
$15
color
The Border Collie
can be quite colorful, with black, blue and sable variations including varying
levels of white and brown. The most common coloring is black &
white.
Grooming
Brushing once a
week is all that is required.
History
Border Collies were
developed in the mists of time, when a good sheep dog could make the
difference between having a flock of sheep...or the predators having
them. From many different types of sheepdog came the Border Collie, with
the current conformation being recognised as far back as the 1500s.
Positives
The Border Collie
is a born worker who lives to please his owners.
Negatives
The Border Collie
must be given lots of exercise or work or it tends to become
destructive.
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