Border Collie
The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region. They are widely considered the most intelligent dog breed.
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Größe
Mittel
Gewicht
30-55 lbs (14-25 kg)
Lebenserwartung
12-15 years
Energielevel
Hoch
Kinderfreundlich
Ja
Wohnungstauglich
Nein
💖 Charakter & Verhalten
Alert, energetic, hardworking, and smart. They are eager to learn but require experienced handling.
🍖 Futter & Leckerlis
Active performance diets are often best. Mental stimulation during feeding prevents boredom.
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🎾 Spiel & Aktivitäten
Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:
- Frisbee
- Agility
- Flyball
- Herding
- Complex tricks
Needs massive amounts of physical and mental exercise. A simple walk is not enough.
🏡 Lebensumgebung
Needs space and activity. Not suited for apartment living or inactive owners.
✨ Wissenswertes
- Chaser the Border Collie knew over 1,000 words!
- They use a 'hypnotic stare' to control sheep.
- They are the number 1 smartest dog breed.
- Queen Victoria was a big fan.
- They can be born with many different colors.
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