How large can a border collie get?

1. What is the biggest a Border Collie can get?
2. Do Border Collies come in different sizes?
3. Is a Border Collie bigger than a collie?
4. Is a border collie a good family dog?
5. Do Border Collies bark a lot?
6. Do Border Collies shed?
7. How much does a border collie cost?
8. Is border collie a guard dog?
9. Is a border collie a medium or large dog?
10. Are male or female Border Collies better?
11. Should I get an Aussie or border collie?
12. Are border collies soft?
13. Are collies hyper?

What is the biggest a Border Collie can get?

Male Border Collies puppies will likely weigh between 20 and 25 pounds, while female will be between 18 and 22 pounds. A full-grown Border Collie stands 18 to 22 inches tall, with male Border Collies being slightly taller than their female counterparts.

Do Border Collies come in different sizes?

Standard Border Collie size range or classification

Toy: up to 12 pounds. Small: 12 to 25 pounds. Medium: 25 to 50 pounds. Large: 50 to 100 pounds.

Is a Border Collie bigger than a collie?

The Border Collie is a medium-size dog, smaller and shorter in stature than the Collie. ... But like the Collie, the Border Collie also has the two rough and smooth coat types. While black and white is common, Border Collie coats can come in any color or combination of colors.

Is a border collie a good family dog?

Border Collies can make good family pets, but only for those dogs that do not have the intense herding instincts and for the families prepared to deal with the ramifications of this behavior. To a Border Collie, a child is basically a sheep without much wool - a sheep in wolf's (kids) clothing if you will.

Do Border Collies bark a lot?

The Border Collie is a barking breed. They are easily visually stimulated which is often why they bark so much. They will bark at anything that moves quickly, such as bikes, skate boards and the like.

Do Border Collies shed?

The border collie has a double coat, with a long, smooth, and feathered outer coat and a shorter, rougher undercoat. ... During most of the year, the border collie sheds a moderate amount. Brushing your dog two to three times a week to remove dead hair is typically plenty to keep the shedding under control.

How much does a border collie cost?

Expect to pay about $600 and up for Border Collies, who are meant to be pets and have complete documents but have no show quality. For a premium puppy with papers, breeding rights, and superior lineage, prepare a budget for $1,300 to $4,500. Sometimes, even more.

Is border collie a guard dog?

Unfortunately, the Border collie can be anything but a guard dog. ... While the Border collie is known to nudge stubborn children and nip at the heels of livestock, these behaviors do not necessarily display aggression. These traits are traces of the genetic lineage of herding dogs.

Is a border collie a medium or large dog?

Border collies are medium-sized dogs.

Are male or female Border Collies better?

Female Border Collies

When it comes to training, female Borders have no major disparity to male Borders. They may be sleeker and thinner than male Borders, but females are good at the job too. Because they reach maturity faster than males, they could be more willing to take responsibility in the field of hunting.

Should I get an Aussie or border collie?

They are both sociable and loving creatures who will shower you and your family with love and affection. They do differ in weight, with the Aussie being on average 10 pounds heavier, and the Border Collie has a rougher coat and so he requires a bit more grooming than the Aussie.

Are border collies soft?

They can either have a long- or medium-length, rough-coated fur, or a short, smooth coat. Borders have a double-layered coat, where the outer hair is coarse, and the undercoat is soft.

Are collies hyper?

Without physical and mental stimulation, Border Collies become hyperactive and will drive you up the wall with obsessive and destructive behaviors as they seek creative outlets for their physical and mental energy.