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Border Collie
| Size: |
46 – 54 cm |
| Weight: |
14 – 22 Kg |
| Life Span: |
Approx. 12 – 14 years |
| Activity Level: |
Very Active |
| Country of Origin: |
United Kingdom |
| - PetSure Australia Claim Figures 2013, payment subject to benefit percentage |
Characteristics & Personality
Key attributes – loyal, courageous and active.
Border Collies are renowned worldwide for being active, quick and full of stamina. From an early age, they may enjoy chasing so it is a good idea to play with toys and channel this energy into fun activities. They are known to form close bonds with owners and enjoy loving homes with a passion for exercise.
Compatibility with: (Scale: 1 - caution to 5 - excellent)
Owners 5
Children 3
Other Pets 3
Strangers 2
Unfamiliar Dogs 4
Care
Exercise Requirments: Lots of games and daily walks are recommended.
Coat: The Border Collie is known to have a smooth, medium length coat, however, it can also have short and long hair.
Coat Color: Black and white is the most common, however, often they can have black/tan/white, red and white and blue and white.
Pay attention: It is good practice to socialise with strangers at a very early age, also be conscious that the Border Collie’s coat can get dirty if playing / walking outside. If your dog has long hair it will require regular brushing.
Health & Wellbeing
Common health concerns: Eye problems, deafness, epilepsy, diabetes.
| High Pet Claim Example: |
$9117.90 POLYNEUROPATHY - Nerve Disorder |
| Most common insurance claim: |
Diabetes mellitus |
| Average insurance claim amount: (excl. routine) |
$116.06 |
This is general information only and all dogs should be properly socialised, provided training and supervised around children