How long does a Border Collie live?

The Border Collie has a life span of 12–16 years.

How big does a Border Collie get?

Males weigh 14–25 kg and females 12–20 kg. Height ranges from 46–56 cm.

Is the Border Collie hypoallergenic?

No, the Border Collie is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Border Collie

Herding Group

Height 48–56 cm 46–53 cm
Weight 14–25 kg 12–20 kg
Life span 12–16 years
Exercise 90 min/day

intelligent
energetic
alert
responsive
athletic
loyal

The Border Collie is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Anglo-Scottish border (England/Scotland) (19th century). Males weigh 14–25 kg and females 12–20 kg. It stands 46–56 cm tall. It typically lives 12–16 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Border Collie is a medium-sized breed of herding dog from the borders of England and Scotland. These dogs are medium in size, with a thick double coat of fur to protect them from the cold. They have an energetic and intelligent demeanor, with an instinct for herding and working. They are highly trainable and obedient, but require firm and consistent training to be obedient. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for herding and guard work.

Group: Herding Group
Origin: United Kingdom, Anglo-Scottish border (England/Scotland) (19th century)
Coat: medium double · black and white, black tricolor (black, tan, white), blue merle, red merle, red and white, sable, and solid black
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 20b1d8be-ae44-4a70-8526-0612904bc9b2

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Border Collie. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org akc.org en.wikipedia.org bordercolliesocietyofamerica.com uk.pedigree.com dimensions.com

Border Collie FAQ

How long does a Border Collie live?: The Border Collie has a life span of 12–16 years.
How big does a Border Collie get?: Males weigh 14–25 kg and females 12–20 kg. Height ranges from 46–56 cm.
Is the Border Collie hypoallergenic?: No, the Border Collie is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Border Collie in?: The Border Collie is in the AKC's Herding Group.

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Response

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