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Border Collie
🧠 The Einstein of dogs! Border Collies are the smartest dogs in the world. They will herd your kids, your cats, and maybe even you!
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Medium
Weight
30-55 lbs (14-25 kg)
Life Expectancy
12-15 years
Energy Level
High
Good with Children
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
💖 Personality & Behavior
Workaholic! They need a job or they will invent one (usually naughtiness). Super intense stare and ready to run all day.
🍖 Food & Treats
High octane fuel needed! They never stop moving. Puzzle feeders are great to keep them busy while eating.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Frisbee
- Agility
- Flyball
- Herding
- Complex tricks
Frisbee is life! They catch everything. They excel at agility courses and can learn names of hundreds of toys.
🏡 Living Environment
Ideally a farm with sheep! But active homes with big yards work too. Not for couch potatoes.
✨ Fun Facts
- 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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