Border Collie
At Dog Village, we proudly offer intelligent and energetic Border Collie puppies, known as one of the smartest dog breeds in the world. Renowned for their exceptional agility, trainability, and boundless energy, Border Collies are perfect companions for active families and individuals. Whether as a loyal family pet or a skilled working dog, Border Collies thrive in environments where they can learn and explore.
Key Features:
- Size: Medium (18–22 inches tall, 30–55 lbs in weight)
- Lifespan: 12–15 years
- Coat: Dense and weather-resistant; comes in smooth or rough varieties with various colors, including black and white, red, and tricolor
- Temperament: Intelligent, energetic, loyal, and eager to please
- Intelligence: Exceptionally intelligent and highly trainable; excels in obedience, agility, and herding tasks
- Exercise Needs: Very high; thrives on daily exercise, mental stimulation, and challenging activities
- Socialization: Excellent with families and children; gets along well with other pets when socialized early
- Grooming: Brush their coat weekly to keep it healthy and remove loose fur; more frequent brushing may be needed during shedding seasons.
- Health: Schedule regular vet checkups to monitor for common issues like hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and progressive retinal atrophy.
- Diet: Provide high-quality dog food suited for active medium-sized breeds to support their energy and nutritional needs.
- Exercise: Ensure at least 1–2 hours of daily physical activity, including runs, fetch, and advanced training exercises.
- Training: Start obedience and socialization training early; Border Collies respond exceptionally well to positive reinforcement and thrive on learning new tasks.
- Border Collies are widely regarded as the smartest dog breed in the world.
- They were originally bred in the border region between Scotland and England to herd sheep.
- A Border Collie named Chaser is known for recognizing over 1,000 words!
- They are natural problem-solvers and often devise creative ways to get what they want.
- Their incredible agility and athleticism make them stars in dog sports like flyball and agility competitions.