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Name: Border_Collie
Average Maximum Height: Up to 21"
Average Maximum Weight: 30-49 lbs.
Colors: Although black and white is by far the most often seen at conformation shows and herding trials and therefore the most common in public perception; tricolor (black/tan/white) and red and white also occurs regularly, with other colors such as, blue and white, red merle, blue merle, or sable seen less frequently.
Coat: Their double coats can be anywhere from slick to lush
Grooming Required: Medium
Good with Children: Yes
Good with Pets: Yes
Best Kept: Outdoors
Activity Level
(1 low; 10 high):
5
Trainability: High
Originates From: Great Britain
Origin Date: 1700\'s
Original Use: Sheep/cattle herding
Current Use: Companion, sheep herding, sheepdog trials
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
AKC Recognition: Yes
Year Recognized: 1995
Class: herding
Skills: Bred for stamina and brains, the Border Collie has the natural instinct to herd

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        Border Collies were developed from such breeds as the Bearded Collie, Harlequin, Bob-tailed Sheepdog and Smithfield. Most popular working sheepdog in Great Britain and Ireland  
     
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        Litter size: 6-8 Not given its present name until 1915. The Border Collie is descended from British droving breeds originating on the Scottish and English border. Mention of the 'Collie' or 'Colley' type first appeared toward the end of the nineteenth century with the current Border Collie type emerging with dogs such as Old Hemp in 1893.  
     
   
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