Interesting Facts about BORDER COLLIES ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Border Collies
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Border Collies, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Border Collies are as follows:

Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: Border Collies originated in the English and Scottish borders, hence their name, and were originally bred for guarding and herding sheep

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Border Collies: This breed of dog is a a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland.
- Border Collies have the ability to herd animals without people in attendance
- Collies were originally colored black and the word "collie" has the same root as "coal"
- They are considered suitable as a family pet
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Border Collies range from 30 - 45 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 18 - 21 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Border Collies and Nicknames: Collies
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Border Collies: The coat is normally long, and smooth, thick and straight and comes in a range of colors
Fact 7 - Life of Border Collies: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 14 - 16 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Border Collies is the Herding dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing Border Collies as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Border Collies suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Border Collies are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Joint problems
- - Eye problems
Fact 12 - Border Collies were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1995
Fact 13 - Breeding Border Collies for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Border Collies

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