Border Collie
A.K.A. :Scottish Sheep Dog, Welsh sheep dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Overview: | The Border Collie enjoys working; if not actually herding sheep, he needs to be in the company of an athletic owner who will allow him to work out often. He's intelligent and eager to please, so makes a fine companion for active and attentive owners. |
Breed Group: | Herding |
Weight (lbs): | 30-45 |
Height (in): | male: 20-23, female: 18-21 |
Colors: | Black, blue merle, and sable, marked with varying amounts of white and/or tan. |
Coat: | Can be either smooth or rough. The smooth coat is short; the rough coat is medium to long and flat to Slightly waby. |
Character: | Border Collies are intelligent, determined, and brave. They form a very close attachment to their family and are always eager to please. |
Temperament: | This breed gets along well with other pets and children, as long as there is sufficient activity to keep everyone occupied. |
Care: | The Border Collie requires at least weekly brushing. |
Training: | This breed is very intelligent and eager to please, thus making training a very pleasurable and rewarding experience for both dog and owner. |
Activity: | The Border Collie needs to stay active to keep from being bored (and, therefore, behaving badly). He needs plenty of exercise or specific tasks on a regular basis. |
Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
Health Issue: | This breed is hardy, but some are prone to hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, and eye disease. Some are allergic to fleas or prone to epilepsy and deafness. |
Life Expectancy: | 12-15 |
Border Collie Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
Snoopy AKC blue male border collie
Border Collie
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA DOUGLASS, KS, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
Snoopy is an AKC border collie puppy. He loves people and loves life. He is a super affectionate guy and likes to be held and give kisses. He loves kids and has a great time...
Viking male black border collie
Border Collie
Male, 4 Months Old
USA DOUGLASS, KS, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
Viking is a wonderfully friendly AKC border collie male. He is super affectionate and loves people. He is sweet and cuddly and very chill for a border collie. He is great with...
Venice female blue merle border collie
Border Collie
Female, 4 Months Old
USA DOUGLASS, KS, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
Venice is a friendly, affectionate, outgoing border collie girl. She loves people and thinks kids are great. She likes to play with toys. Balls are a favorite of hers that she bat...
Feather female black border collie
Border Collie
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA DOUGLASS, KS, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
Feather is a gorgeous black and white AKC border collie female. She loves to play with her toys. Her favorites are the soft stuffed ones she can carry around. She likes running...
Cesar Blue merle male border collie
Border Collie
Male, 4 Months Old
USA DOUGLASS, KS, USA
Date listed: 10/04/2025
Cesar is a sweet, lovable, affectionate blue merle border collie puppy. He is outgoing and loves to explore. But, he always know where we are and comes running when we call him....
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Border Collie
Male(s) and Female(s), 6 Weeks Old
USA BARBOURSVILLE, WV, USA
Date listed: 09/29/2025
We have four adorable Border Collie puppies who are just one month old and ready to find their forever homes. They are sweet, playful, and full of love — perfect little...
Champion working lines with great temperaments

Border Collie
Male(s) and Female(s), 4 Weeks Old
USA PEARL CITY, IL, USA
Date listed: 09/27/2025
Unregistered but from champion working lines. These pups have fantastic temperaments. Both parents on site. These pups are super smart and will make great companions. Perfect...
ABCA Registered Border Collies

Border Collie
Male(s) and Female(s), 7 Weeks Old
USA PURCELLVILLE, VA, USA
Date listed: 09/19/2025
Hi! We have a litter of 5 Border Collie Puppies! ABCA Registered! 4 males 1 female! Mom and dad are both on site! Mom is a proven Cattle Dog Dad is also proven and has AMAZING...
Border Collie

Border Collie
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA QUARRYVILLE, PA, USA
Date listed: 09/12/2025
Meet this adorable Red Border Collie puppy who is looking for a wonderful FURever family! Will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a health certificate from a vet...
Border Collie

Border Collie
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA QUARRYVILLE, PA, USA
Date listed: 09/12/2025
Meet this adorable Red Border Collie puppy who is looking for a wonderful FURever family! Will come to you with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, a health certificate from a vet...
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Buddy - Border Collie / Shepherd Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Male, Adult
USA Salinas, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie / Shepherd. Hello my name is buddy. I came to the SPCA because my owner could no longer care for me. I am a playful dog who loves to go on walks and play...
Sierra Mist - Border Collie / Labrador Retriever (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Female, Baby
USA Menifee, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie / Labrador Retriever (short coat). ✨ Meet Sierra Mist! ✨ Sierra Mist is our newest rescue—just 8 weeks old and about 7 pounds of pure...
LILO - Border Collie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Female, Young
USA San Martin, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie (medium coat).
*CLAUDIA - Border Collie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Female, Young
USA Bakersfield, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie (medium coat).
CARDI B - Border Collie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Female, Adult
USA Martinez, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie (medium coat).
Ceela 304438 - Border Collie / Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Female, Adult
USA Petaluma, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie / Pit Bull Terrier (short coat). This animal is available at Marin Humane Society Email: adoptionsmarinhumanesociety Please do not contact North Bay ...
Victoria - Border Collie Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Female, Adult
USA Denton, TX, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie. Victoria is 100% Border Collie per her DNA test results. She is 3 years old and weighs around 35 pounds. She loves to cuddle even if it's awkward...
PENNY - Border Collie (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Female, Adult
USA Fremont, CA, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie (medium coat).
A643539 - Border Collie (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Male, Adult
USA Houston, TX, USA
Date listed: 10/01/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie (short coat).
Belle - Border Collie Dog For Adoption

Border Collie
Female, Adult
USA Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Date listed: 09/24/2025
Dog Breed: Border Collie. Meet Belle – A Loyal Companion with a Big Heart Belle is a loving and loyal 7-year-old 33 pound Border Collie who thrives on human connection and...
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