🐕 DogsBorder Collie
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
A Border Collie named Chaser knew over 1,000 words — the largest verified vocabulary of any dog!
Widely regarded as the most intelligent dog breed. Bred for herding sheep on the Anglo-Scottish border with boundless energy and intense work drive.
🏷️ Breed
Border Collie
💭 Temperament
Intelligent, energetic, tenacious, responsive, alert
📏 Size
Medium (14-25 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
12-15 years
🎨 Colors
Black and white, red and white, blue merle, tricolor
🌍 Origin
Anglo-Scottish border, 19th century
🏠 Habitat
Domestic — needs significant daily exercise and mental stimulation
🍽️ Diet
High-energy commercial dog food; lean proteins and carbs
✓ FCI Group
Group 1
✓ FCI Section
Sheepdogs
✓ FCI Number
297