The Border Collie is a very intelligent and responsive dog. It excels at obedience, agility and Frisbee (TM). They thrive on praise, are sensitive and very trainable.
Breed:	Border Collie
Country of Origin:	19th century England and Scotland
AKC Group:	Herding
Function:	Herding
Life Span:	10-14 years
Appearance:	Sturdy, athletic
Color:	Black or gray with white, blue merle
Coat Type:	Shedding
Grooming:	Brush weekly
Height:	17-21 inches
Weight:	38-52 pounds
Activity Level:	Very high
Watch Dog:	No
Protection:	No
Intelligence:	Very high
Trainability:	Very high
Good With Children:	May be snappy and try to herd
Good With Pets:	No
Good With Strangers:	No
Character:	Alert, affectionate
Home Environment:	Fenced yard
Best Owner:	Firm, patient
Potential Problems:
Behavior:	May chase, stubborn, may try to herd everyone
Physical:	Hip dysplasia, eye and hearing problems
Recommendations:	Daily exercise