Border Collie Breed Articles

Border Collies - A Profile of an Exceptional Canine

DOG EXTRAORDINAIRE Border Collies are the most intelligent of all dog breeds. Their name derives from the border territories of England and Scotland, where they were developed specifically to herd sheep in open territory. The breed's herding insti...

Why Rescue a Border Collie?

Probably you are tempted to get a border collie knowing this breed's working attitude. The border collie dog breed is prized for their intelligence and extraordinary ability when it comes to herding - be it sheep or cattle, poultry or pigs and ost...

The Border Collie - Forever on the Run

The Border Collie is essentially a sheepdog. Obviously, sheep could be raised only in large tracts of uninhabited land where they could graze freely and thus did the border areas between Scotland and Northern England become prime sheep raising cou...

Border Collie Dog Breed Profile

Description: The Border Collie is a medium sized dog that is agile and quick. The dog will be 19 to 22 inches at the withers, and the bitch 18 to 21 inches. The weight will vary between 27 and 45 pounds, depending on sex. The Border Collie has two...

How to Care For Your Border Collie - Critical Health Info Here

Care for Your Border Collie - Feeding, Grooming, Exercise and Potential Health Issues The Border Collie gets its name from its origins along the border of England, Wales, and Scotland. It is considered one of the most intelligent dog breeds. With ...

Herder Extraordinaire - The Border Collie

The Border collie is one of the smartest dogs in the world. They originated on the border between England and Scotland thus the name Border collie. They have been used as a working dog for more than 200 years and two of their most outstanding char...

Rescued Border Collie - Is It The Right Choice For You?

This must be the question on everyone`s lips when contemplating getting a rescued dog, and in particular, a rescued Border Collie. There is a very straightforward reason for this dilemma. The Border Collie has been recognized as possibly the most ...

Border Collie - The Facts Every Owner of this Dog Breed Should Know

Bred for their intelligence and herding instincts, Border Collies are descended from British herding dogs. A medium sized dog, Border Collies will grow to about 19 to 22 inches and 30 to 45 pounds. They will live about 12 to 15 years. Border Co...

The Border Collie

The Border Collie is a sheep-herding dog of exceptional qualities. For many years the Border Collie has excelled at sheepdog trials as a dog with uncanny instinctive abilities to herd sheep. The dog performs this function often without any directi...

Is A Collie Puppy Right For You?

The television series "Lassie" made Lassie the beloved symbol for Collies in America. Your new Collie puppy won't measure up to the wonder dog, but you'll most likely find him a wonderful family dog.