Border Collie

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When we speak of collies, we often think of the most famous Rough Collie in the world, named Lassie. Although a Rough Collie has similarities with the Shetland Sheepdog, but there are other collies/sheepdogs around the world as well, who are as energetic and hard working as the Rough Collie. One of those breeds which they look like robbers with black masks on are called the Border Collie.

If you have seen the pig movie franchise called "Babe", then you will notice there are a pair of dogs on a farm, name Fly and Rex. Undoubtedly, they are also the charming Border Collie.

Speaking of Border Collie, they came from a long way across the world from the border of the United Kingdom and Scotland as a working sheepdog, they still remain as a popular breed for herding but they weren't recognized by its present name, Border Collie, until 1915.

A bit of their characteristics, they have excellent stamina, supremely intelligence and highly responsive, which means it's going to be an excellent idea to train the Border Collie for Dog Agility Trials. They are also great companions for very active family with older kids, they will work hard for a praise, so they are really trainable.

If you're one of those medium or even low energy person, then it's not a good idea for raising a Collie of any sort, because if they are left alone too long without exercise and companionship, the dog will become very miserable, very bored and VERY destructive, and the owners may find themselves being "herded" like sheep in the house.

As for their body height, it's around 18-21 in or 46-54 cm;
weight: 31-49lb or 14-22 kg
Coat care: They need to be brushed very often or they will shed like a husky.