Herding · Scottish Borders
Border Collie
The most trainable dog most people should not own. Brilliant, intense, and unhappy without daily work.
- They usually live
- 12–15 years
- Roughly, per year
- €1300–2100
What people love about them
- Learns almost anything you teach
- Brilliant at sport, scentwork and puzzles
- Deeply attached to their person
- At their best with genuinely active people
A few things worth thinking about
- Needs a lot of exercise, and a lot to think about
- Rarely happy in a flat or a quiet routine
- May try to herd children or chase bikes
- Boredom turns into trouble quickly
What they're like
Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.