Border Collie

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The Border Collie derives his name from the border between Scotland and England where these dogs first came to prominence, although the breed was very much developed in Australia.

One of the supreme sheepdogs of the world, the agile Border Collie has no peer as a working dog. He can run more than 80 km in a day, doing the work of several men

Acknowledged star of the sheepdog trials, and a brilliant performer in the obedience ring, the Border Collie is never happier than when he is working. As befits a practical working sheepdog, the Border Collie is a healthy, hardy and active breed. Regular and extensive daily exercise, incorporating activities like ball chasing, is highly recommended. The get-up-and-go enthusiasm of this breed, along with its devotion to duty and desire to serve its master, have won it a loyal following but its energy levels may be too high for many owners. Unless its energy levels are met, it may become destructive and/or noisy. Due to its strong herding instinct, this breed should be supervised with children.

The Border Collie's medium, weather-resistant coat is usually black and white, but black, white and tan, chocolate and white, blue and white plus red and white are also correct colourings.

Ideal height: Dogs 48 - 53 cm
Bitches 46-51cm
Weight approx 23 kg.

For further information on this breed

and where to obtain a puppy contact:

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Canine Association Inc

Phone: (02) 6241 4404

Email: administrator@actca.asn.au

New South Wales

Border Collie Club of NSW Inc

Mrs A Moy, Ph 0247542910

Email secretary@bccnsw.com

NSW Southern District Country Border Collie Club Inc

Mrs N Bragg, Ph: (02) 6295 6974

Southern Country Border Collie Club

Mrs L Birch, Ph: (02) 6236 9112

NSW Southern Districts Border Collie Club Inc

Sec: Ms N Brag, Ph: (02) 6242 7181

Northern Territory

The North Australian Canine Association Inc.  

Phone: (08) 8984 3570

Email: naca1@bigpond.com

Queensland

Border Collie Club of Qld

Ms Alison Smith (07) 3200 0837

South Australia

South Australian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (08) 8349 4797

Email: info@saca.caninenet.com

Tasmania

Tasmanian Canine Association Inc

Phone: (03) 6272 9443

Email: tca@iprimus.com.au

Victoria

Border Collie Club of Victoria

Puppy Officer : Angela Williams 9513 9284

Western Australia

Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc) 

Phone: (08) 9455 1188 

Email:k9@cawa.asn.au