Border Collie

The Border Collie is a medium sized dog, with a body that is slightly longer than the height and a fairly wide skull. The ears are usually half-perked. The coat colors come in black and white, tri-color, red and white, black and gray, and all black. Height: 18-22 inches (46-56 cm.) Weight: 27-45 pounds (12-20 kg.)dogbreedinfo.com More

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  • Canis lupus familiaris

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Size:

Gender Minimum Height Maximum Height Minimum Weight Maximum Weight
  • 48.2 cm (19 in )
  • 55.8 cm (22 in )
  • 13.6 kg (30 lb )
  • 20.4 kg (45 lb )
  • 45.7 cm (18 in )
  • 53.3 cm (21 in )
  • 12.2 kg (26.9 lb )
  • 19 kg (42 lb )
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Hunting Dog:

  • No

Hypoallergenic:

  • No

Apartment Friendly:

  • Yes

Light Shedder:

  • No

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  • 9 yr.
  • 17 yr.
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