| Border Collie |
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| Origin | Anglo-Scottish border |
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| Height |
Males |
48–60 cm (19–24 in) |
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Females |
46–56 cm (18–22 in) |
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| Weight |
Males |
14–25 kg (31–55 lb) |
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Females |
12–19 kg (26–42 lb) |
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| Coat |
smooth or rough, double coat |
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| Colour |
any; black-and-white and black tricolour (black, tan, white) most common |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Border Collie is a breed of British herding dog of the collie type of medium size. It originates in the region of the Anglo-Scottish border, and descends from the traditional sheepdogs once found all over the British Isles. It is kept mostly as a sheep-herding dog or as a companion animal. It competes with success in sheepdog trials. It has been claimed that it is the most intelligent breed of dog.