How much do Collies weigh?

1. How much do collies usually weigh?
2. How much does a fully grown Collie weigh?
3. How much does a full size Border Collie weight?
4. Can collies be aggressive?
5. Why are rough collies not popular?
6. How big will my collie get?
7. What age do border collies calm down?
8. What's bad about border collies?
9. Are border collies good house dogs?
10. Do Border Collies bark a lot?
11. Do Border Collies shed a lot?
12. How far should you walk a 5 month old Border Collie?

How much do collies usually weigh?

Males stand 24 to 26 inches tall; females are 22 to 24 inches tall. Collies weigh 50 to 70 pounds.

How much does a fully grown Collie weigh?

Border Collie size charts. The average height of Border Collies is 22 to 27 inches (56 to 69 cm) and a weight of 27 to 45 pounds (12 to 20 kg). Their length is about 28 to 34 inches (71 to 86 cm), and a withers height of 18 to 22 inches (46 to 56 cm).

How much does a full size Border Collie weight?

Border collies are medium-sized dogs.

Males stand as tall as 22 inches and weigh up to about 45 pounds (20 kilograms). Females stand as tall as 21 inches and weigh up to about 42 pounds (19 kilograms).

Can collies be aggressive?

Aggressive behavior include actions such as growling, excessive barking, chasing and even biting, and reason behind such behavior may vary according to different situations. ... Generally a Border Collie doesn't get aggressive without showing early signs of aggression beforehand.

Why are rough collies not popular?

Originally Answered: Rough Collies like "Lassie" have such beautifully colourful coats. Why then are not one of the most popular breeds of dog? Because the beautiful coat requires lots and lots of brushing, and results in lots and lots of shedding.

How big will my collie get?

Adult female Border Collies typically weigh 30 to 45 pounds, while adult male Border Collies weigh between 40 to 55 pounds. According to the American Kennel Club Official Border Collie Breed Standards, a mature Border Collie should stand between 19 and 22 inches tall (male) or 18 to 21 inches tall (female).

What age do border collies calm down?

General advice is a puppy will begin to settle down from ages 2 to 3. Border Collies however are a different kettle of fish! What is this? Some owners have seen their BC settle down from 4 to 5 years of age, while other owners say their 10-year-old is still acting like they're 6-months old.

What's bad about border collies?

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.

Are border collies good house dogs?

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. ... A child running across the backyard or out the front door is, to the dog, a sheep that has decided to break from the fold.

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 a lot?

Do Border Collies shed a lot of hair? For most Border Collies, they do indeed shed hair. Due to the breeds' double-coated long hair, it is inevitable that you will see some shedding. Border Collies seem to have two seasons in which they moult the most, Spring and Autumn.

How far should you walk a 5 month old Border Collie?

The general rule for walking your Border Collie puppy is 5 minutes per month of age.