Border Collie Dog
INTRODUCTION
Border Collie Dogs are Affectionate, Smart and Energetic dogs. They are from the Herding group. These breeds have made a name in many competitions because of their athletic ability, extreme smartness, and working ability. They can be easily trained and loves their human companions. Border Collie Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 1).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, keen, athletic, tenacious, responsive, loyal, energetic, alert
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Scotland, United Kingdom, England, Ireland, Wales
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Their Name Comes From Their Home Region
2- Border Collies were originally bred to herd sheep
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Border Collie Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Blue, Blue Merle, Red Merle, Lilac, Brindle, Sable Merle, Chocolate, Liver, Gold, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double coats
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 17 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 71 - 86cm (28 - 34in)
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TAIL
Border Collies having a long natural tail
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WEIGHT
Male: 14 - 20 kg
Female: 12 - 19 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 to 2 time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Four to eight puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Scotch Collie
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1893
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ORIGIN
Scotland, United Kingdom, England, Ireland, Wales
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly and honest
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AS A PET
Yes, Border Collies make brilliant family pets
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
