Border Collie

Border Collies are highly energetic and work-oriented herding dogs, whose stamina is matched by their intelligence and alertness. While they excel at the herding they were bred for, many Border Collies also enjoy flyball, obedience, and other canine sports. As long as they have a job to do and are physically and mentally stimulated, Border Collies can make excellent companions for the right owners.

• About the Border Collie

  The Border Collie was bred in the border country between England and Scotland as a herding dog to control sheep. They were highly sought after dogs by local shepherds, who were fond of their energetic and intelligent nature. Sheepdog trials began in the late 1800s, in which this breed of sheepdog impressed and was bred further, developing the breed we recognize today. Today the Border Collie is considered one of, if not the, best sheepherding dogs. The American Kennel Club officially recognized the breed in 1995. Border Collies have a high stamina level, matched by their desire to be kept busy. While being a loyal companion dog, the Border Collie mainly thrives on activity. If not given sufficient exercise, they can be difficult house dogs, directing their energy on less productive activities such as chasing or digging. This work-oriented breed requires a high level of both physical and mental stimulation. As you can imagine, this breed excels at many sports including obedience, agility and tracking. As of 2022, the Border Collie ranks as the 30th most popular breed, according to the American Kennel Club. They generally have a black and white double coat that sheds moderately.

• Health Conditions

  MDR1 Drug Sensitivity

  Clinical ABCB1

  Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, TNS

  Blood VPS13B

  Collie Eye Anomaly, Choroidal Hypoplasia, CEA

  Eyes NHEJ1

  Primary Lens Luxation

  Eyes ADAMTS17

  Goniodysgenesis and Glaucoma, Pectinate Ligament Dysplasia, PLD

  Eyes OLFM3

  Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5, NCL 5

  Multisystem CLN5 Exon 4 SNP, Border Collie Variant

  Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

  Brain and Spinal Cord SOD1A

  Sensory Neuropathy

  Brain and Spinal Cord FAM134B, Border Collie Variant

  Myotonia Congenita

  Muscular CLCN1 Exon 23, Australian Cattle Dog Variant

  Imerslund-Grasbeck Syndrome, Selective Cobalamin Malabsorption

  Gastrointestinal CUBN Exon 53, Border Collie Variant

  Raine Syndrome, Canine Dental Hypomineralization Syndrome

  Skeletal FAM20C

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