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How to identify Border Collie breeds

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Border Collie, referred to as "Border Collie", is a dog breed with a positive personality, strong athletic ability, and natural ability to herd cattle and sheep. There are many different variations in appearance of the Border Collie, but they can be roughly divided into two types: working type and show type. Here’s how to determine the breed of Border Collie:


1. Appearance features:

   - The working Border Collie is usually clearer and clearer than the display type, and its body is more compact and more flexible. It weighs between 13-23 kg, with an average shoulder height of about 50-60 cm. The coat color is usually black, Black and white, tricolor or brown. The display type Border Collie is usually slender and elegant, with longer and soft hair, a rounder skull, and a larger body than the working type.


2. Activities and Personality:

   - Working Border Collies usually have extremely high IQs, extremely high athletic abilities and agility, and very high combat effectiveness. They use their "sheep-herding dog" element very well. The display type Border Collie pays more attention to the management of appearance and behavior, showing a relatively gentle and docile personality.


3. Lineage confirmation:

   - Responsible breeders prefer to pair purebred Border Collies at the same time to ensure the stability and purity of their bloodlines. There will also be a complete set of breeding processes, owner planning programs and strict review processes.


It should be noted that the breed of Border Collie also involves breeding details such as multiple trimming styles, hair, as well as fine-tuning of hair length, hair color and body shape characteristics. Therefore, it is possible to accurately identify and determine the breed of Border Collie for a It takes a lot of effort from the average person. In this regard, if you have specific breeding plans, it is best to seek the advice of a veterinarian or breeding specialist to ensure a healthy and smooth breeding process.


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