Meet Roscoe!

Roscoe is a Border Collie puppy and if you’re wondering if this adorable dog is the right fit for you, here’s some more information about Border Collies!

History

When the Roman Empire invaded Britain in 43 AD, they brought their herding dogs with them. Later when the Vikings invaded Britain in 793, they brought their own variation of herding dogs. As the Romans’ dogs cross bred with the Vikings’ dogs, the first modern day Border Collie was born. “Collie” is actually the Scotch word for sheepdog, and the “Border” part comes from their geography since they were most prevalent on the border between Scotland and England! Queen Victoria is also known for her love for the Border Collie breed.

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Care

Height 18-22 inches
Weight 30-25 pounds
Life Expectancy 12-15 years

Border Collies can have two different types of fur- rough coats, which are medium length, or smooth coats, which are short. Regardless of the coat type, Border Collies need to be brushed two or three times a week. Since Border Collies were historically used for herding purposes, they are extremely energetic. If you do not plan on having your Border Collie work, then it needs to be given plenty of time and space to run. Sadly, if you cannot commit to providing your Border Collie with space, or if you prefer to stay indoors, then this adorable breed is not best suited for you. However, if you are interested in enrolling your dog in obedience classes or agility competitions, then a Border Collie is the perfect fit!

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Famous Scottish poet Robert Burns featured his beloved Border Collie, Luath, in his poem “The Twa Dogs.” He was able to accurately portray the characteristics of a Border Collie in his poem by describing Luath as wise, faithful, and energetic. In fact, Border Collies are widely regarded as the most intelligent dog breed! Border Collies thrive when they have work to do and are naturally very smart, so they are eager to learn and easy to train!

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Famous Border Collies

Since Border Collies are so intelligent and easy to train, they are the breed of choice by movie and TV directors! Border Collies have been featured in movies ranging from “Babe” to “Animal Farm.” They have also been excellent actors in TV shows such as “Mad About You” and “Little House on the Prairie.”  Many celebrities have also been known to have Border Collies such as James Franco, Tiger Woods, Anna Paquin, and James Dean.

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