Appearance
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Build: Athletic, lean, and medium-sized — built for speed and stamina.
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Coat: Two main types:
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Rough coat – medium to long, slightly wavy
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Smooth coat – short and dense
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Colors: Black and white (classic), but can also be red and white, blue merle, tricolor, sable, or even lilac.
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Eyes: Often brown, amber, or blue; heterochromia (two different eye colors) is fairly common.
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Tail: Moderately long, with a white tip (“flag”), carried low when relaxed.
Temperament and Personality
Border Collies are known for their exceptional intelligence and relentless drive to work.
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Highly trainable — they pick up new commands in minutes.
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Focused and intense — especially when “working” (even if that means chasing a ball).
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Loyal and affectionate with family, but can be reserved with strangers.
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Extremely energetic — they need both mental and physical stimulation daily.
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Natural problem-solvers — great for obedience, agility, flyball, and search & rescue.
� A bored Border Collie can easily become destructive — they thrive on having a “job.”
� Exercise and Care
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Exercise needs: Very high — at least 2 hours daily.
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Running, hiking, agility training, herding, frisbee, obedience drills, etc.
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Grooming:
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Weekly brushing (more often during shedding seasons).
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Regular teeth, nail, and ear care.
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