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If dogs held a genius contest, the Border Collie would be the clear winner, no debate.

You may even call them the Einsteins of the canine world with just how smart they are.

However, this breed is a master of both brains and brawn – with its piercing gaze, boundless energy, and razor-sharp mind, the Border Collie is a workhorse at heart and a loyal companion in spirit.

Whether herding sheep or dazzling at agility trials, they pour their whole soul into whatever task lies ahead.

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If dogs held a genius contest, the Border Collie would be the clear winner, no debate.

You may even call them the Einsteins of the canine world with just how smart they are.

However, this breed is a master of both brains and brawn – with its piercing gaze, boundless energy, and razor-sharp mind, the Border Collie is a workhorse at heart and a loyal companion in spirit.

Whether herding sheep or dazzling at agility trials, they pour their whole soul into whatever task lies ahead.

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Border Collie – Beaudesert

Scenic Collies is proud to announce three beautiful litters of purebred Border Collie puppies, raised in our family home in Beaudesert, QLD. These litters combine strong genetics, stable temperaments and classic Border Collie type. Our focus is always on producing confident, affectionate family companions with natural off-switches — intelligent and active, yet beautifully settled inside the home. ⸻ 🐾 Current Litters We currently have 26 puppies across three litters: 🤍 Luna × Teddy (Born 23rd January 2026) 🤍 Evie × Teddy (Born 4th February 2026) 🤍 Rosie × Teddy (Born 6th February 2026) Puppies are available in a range of colours including: • Chocolate & White • Chocolate Merle • Blue Merle / Slate Merle • Tri Colour • Black & White • Red / Wheaten & White (including chocolate pigment) Each litter has been carefully planned for temperament and health. ⸻ 🧬 Health & Testing All breeding dogs are fully DNA tested through Orivet for the full Border Collie hereditary disease panel. Puppies from these pairings will not be affected by any testable hereditary conditions. All puppies: • Are raised in a hands-on family environment • Receive early neurological stimulation • Are regularly wormed • Are vet checked between 6–8 weeks • Are microchipped • Vaccinated (if requested) • Chiropractic checked prior to leaving • Sent home with 6 weeks free introductory Petcover insurance We maintain strict biosecurity protocols. ⸻ 💛 Temperament Our dogs are bred as family companions rather than high-drive working lines. They are affectionate, trainable and confident, suited to active homes wanting both adventure and calm companionship. ⸻ 🎁 Puppy Pack Included Each puppy goes home with: • Blanket with mum & litter scent • Toy • Collar and lead (and bowtie for boys) • Food bowl • Poo bags • Training pads ⸻ 💰 Pricing • Merle & Tri Colour – $3,400 • All other colours – $3,000 A $1,000 holding deposit secures your puppy, with balance due prior to 7 weeks. Interstate homes are welcome. We are happy to assist with transport arrangements. ⸻ We are always focused on matching the right puppy with the right family. FaceTime calls and in-person visits are available by appointment. Serious enquiries welcome 🤍 Scenic Collies – Beaudesert, QLD

Rachel Breust


Border Collie – Gayndah

📍 Gayndah, QLD 👨‍⚕️ Registered Breeder BIN: BIN0008300783215 RPBA: 2357 We have 4 male purebred Border Collie puppies available. 🎨 Colours available: • 1 red merle • 1 black & white • 2 slate (one darker) 🐾 Puppies are currently 3 weeks old and will be ready to go at 8 weeks of age. They are being raised in a family environment and are growing up with: ✔️ Other dogs ✔️ Cats ✔️ Regular handling and everyday household exposure This helps support confident, well-adjusted puppies. Each puppy will go to their new home: ✔️ Microchipped ✔️ Vet checked ✔️ Vaccinated ✔️ Wormed ✔️ With their own premium Black Hawk puppy pack 📸 Follow their journey: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbj.fur.hooves� Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pb_and_j_borders� Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D1RuazbjF/� Serious enquiries only. Happy to answer any questions. happy to negotiate price  

Jessie Shambrook


Border Collie – Baynton

We have 1 beautiful male "Sprollie" pup available to a good home! Vaxxed, microchipped, regularly wormed, and raised on the land with plenty of space to roam. Vibrantly healthy, and well loved! This little personality has an energetic working and show dog lineage but stands out as a quieter version as he hails from a particularly calm pure bred Black and White Border Collie mother, and a sweet pure bred English Black Cocker Spaniel father- both intelligent and interactive parents. A delightful big inquisitive and cheerful male with unusual festive black and white markings. Black eyes, long silky ears, big paws, and a collie coat. He has a fantastic personality. Responds well to training. Already comfortable with children. Loves his toys, a walk, a warm bed and a snuggle. Will be active. Born to Mother Meg, just before Christmas, November 25th, 2025.

The Dettmann Family


Border Collie – Medowie

We have 2 beautiful Female Purebred Border Collie puppies looking for their forever homes! Their date of birth is the 10/12/2025, they are available now to the best of homes. - Vet health clearance certificates - First round of vaccinations - Microchipped - Up to date on worming (every 2 weeks since birth) - Toilet training started, they are quick learners so have picked it up really well! - All puppies come with welcome home packs, including 6 weeks free insurance, a bag of the food they’re currently eating and more All puppies have been raised in our family home, around different people, noises, machinery, other dogs, horses etc. Mum is red and white, dad is black and white. I have plenty more photos of the puppies and their parents so please don’t hesitate to get in contact! Registered breeder with RPBA - Member No. 17724 BIN - B001097103

Triniti


Border Collie – Logan Central

Purebred Border Collie Puppy for Sale – Loving Home Needed This is Spot, a purebred male Border Collie puppy, approximately 2–6 months old. He is a Blue and white Border Collie, as shown in the photos. Spot is a very good boy—friendly, playful, and full of energy. I really love Spot, but I currently have two dogs, and it has become a struggle to give both the time and care they deserve. Because of this, I’m sadly looking for a loving and responsible home for him. Spot is not microchipped or registered, so his new owner will need to organise that. I truly hope whoever takes him will treat him well, give him lots of love, and provide him with a fun and happy life. This is a hard decision, so I’m looking for serious and caring people only. Please Take good Care of Him.

Lian


Border Collie – Baynton

We have 1 beautiful male "Sprollie" pup available to a good home! Vaxxed, microchipped, regularly wormed, and raised on the land with plenty of space to roam. Vibrantly healthy, and well loved! This little personality has an energetic working and show dog lineage but stands out as a quieter version as he hails from a particularly calm pure bred Black and White Border Collie mother, and a sweet pure bred English Black Cocker Spaniel father- both intelligent and interactive parents. A delightful big inquisitive and cheerful male with unusual festive black and white markings. Black eyes, long silky ears, big paws, and a collie coat. He has a fantastic personality. Responds well to training. Already comfortable with children. Loves his toys, a walk, a warm bed and a snuggle. Will be active. Born to Mother Meg, just before Christmas, November 25th, 2025.

The Dettmann Family


Border Collie – Langwarrin South

We have the most healthy loving Border Collie puppies ready to find their forever homes. Due to leave us on the 28th of January. We have two males both black and white, 2 Brown and white, 1 Tri black and white and one rare Lilac female. Come meet them in person and mum and dad and you wont want to walk away. All have been microchipped, vet checked, wormed and vaccinated. They are very friendly, loyal, loving and fantastic with children of all ages. The black and white colours are $2500 The brown and white are $2500 The Tri black and white is $2500 The Lilac is $4000

silvia romano


Border Collie – Wee Waa

Two female puppies are available, both black and white and now nine weeks old, so ready for their new homes. They were born and raised on a farm, so are very active and used to plenty of daily movement and outdoor space. Both puppies have been vet checked, wormed, flea treated regularly, vaccinated, and microchipped for peace of mind. They have great personalities and are comfortable around young children and other animals, including cats and chickens. These girls are very cuddly and enjoy human company as much as playtime. They have been raised in a caring environment with regular handling and social time. These pups would suit homes that can provide space, activity, training, and long-term care.

Jamie-Lee Wilson


Border Collie – Bonnyrigg

FREE to good home We are in need to rehome our 2 beautiful border collies because we have moved to a small place and our working schedules have changed. We no longer have time to take them out and they are just stuck in the backyard all day. I am feeling so guilty and do not want this life for them. They are good, obedient,well trained dogs but they also need to be taken out for a walk or ball play and we unfortunately cannot do that for them anymore. They know lots of tricks and will pee on command as they used to live inside at our bigger house. They are friendly with other dogs and cats and any other pets and anyone that will give them the right attention. Will walk on a lead with you comfortably and both love to be loved. These two are female (Zola- tri-colour) and male (Loki- white and tan) born in the same litter so they have never been separated since birth. Both desexed, microchipped and vaccinated yearly. Can provide papers from vet if needed. Please contact if you are interested in taking them both. They have a customised crate that they both sleep in and bath ponchos that can go with them if you choose to add them to your family.

Jenny Avdic


Border Collie – Gympie

Whiskeys Honey are proud to say we have some new family members available to join your home in the first week of January 2026. I am a very small, family orientated breeder, that only offers one to two litters a year. I choose to breed so that I can share the love I have for Border Collies and to bring light and joy to other families. I raise these little ones with love and attention as if they were my own until they go to their forever homes. They are also raised on acreage around a cat, goats, four dogs and chickens. I am fully registered with Master Dog Breeding Association, MEMBER NUMBER 38274, which means your new family member will come with registration papers, family history and a membership with MDBA. You will also be provided with both mum and dads full registration papers. Mum (Honey) and Dad (Whiskey) are both our family pets. They are purebred long haired border collies with full breeding papers which you will be provided a copy of. - All puppies and their parents are only fed Advance puppy food and freshly cooked home made dog food. -All puppies have been wormed from two weeks old and will be continued to be wormed until they reach their forever homes. - All puppies will come with their first vaccination, microchipped and full vet health check. -Your new puppy will come with a puppy pack including a blanket/toy that smells like their siblings and mum, small supply of food to transition to new food, homemade treats. -Your new family member will have started being crate trained as well as having a head start with the toilet training process. We have the following puppies looking for their forever home: NEVILLE: Black and white Tri (Brown markings) $3500 STEVIE-Black and white girl $2000 Feel free to reach out and contact me for further details or to meet your new family member.

Kylie Anderson


Border Collie – Aldinga

Border Collie Puppies Purebred Ready for their forever home! Black and white Long and short haired Parents have working backgrounds with both sheep and cattle. Both parents are also really good pets and have adapted extremely well to all our lifestyle changes. Pups have had lots of basic household training already. All pups are microchipped, health checked and will be up to date with vaccinations, flea and worming. DOB 26/10/25 Price negotiable Welcome to come view the puppies Can arrange transport (cost may be added for interstate or long travel) Message for more information and photos/videos Contact numbers : 0452132116 0478979473

Mikayla Smith


Border Collie – Midland

One black and white female puppy is ready for her new home now. She will come microchipped, wormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, health checked by a vet, and with her first vaccination completed. She also comes with six weeks of free pet insurance and a puppy pack to help her settle into her new home. This puppy has been raised in a caring home environment with regular handling and early social time. She shows a friendly, gentle nature and enjoys human company, play, and cuddles. We are seeking a loving, responsible home that can provide time, care, training, and long-term commitment for her future.

Lin


Border Collie – Aldinga Beach

9 Black & White Border Collie puppies available. 4 girls, 3 long hair, 1 short hair 5 boys, 1 long hair, 4 short hair Pups are 6 weeks old (7/12/25). At 8 weeks of age (21/12/2025), they will be ready to be taken home. Price is negotiable We can organise an earlier pick up if needed. Contact us to organise a visit to meet the pups. The pups will be up to date with worming, vet checks, vaccinations & microchipped. We can also include other basic necessities for longer travel. Each pup will come with a puppy pack that will include a blanket, toys, current food, collar, leash, microchip & vaccination info The pups are very sociable & playful. They are showing great instincts already, are progressing really well & are super intelligent.

Mikayla Smith


Border Collie – Hervey Bay

We have a Scottish Rough Collie available. He is the most placid natured dog we have ever had, he has a beautiful nature. He is also very quiet and friendly. Our reason for selling is that we are going to be doing extensive travel and we would prefer him to go to a caring home that can give him the time and care he deserves. He has been de-sexed and his immunisations are up to date. Price is $1500 He is 4 years old. BIN0017500161930 Contact us if you would like to learn more or schedule a meet up with this lovely dog.

Rachel


Border Collie – Everton Hills

Three boys left from a litter of nine healthy babies, now looking for their forever homes. These puppies have been raised in a loving family environment, not a breeding farm, and have received plenty of care, handling, and attention. All pups are wormed, microchipped, and have had their first round of vaccinations for peace of mind. They are growing well and showing friendly, playful natures. They have been exposed to everyday household activity, helping them become confident around people. Located in Everton Hills, and we welcome genuine enquiries from caring, responsible homes that can offer time, training, and long-term commitment for these puppies.

Natalie


Border Collie – Pakenham

We have 3 gorgeous chocolate and white pure bred border collie puppies, 2 girls and 1 boy born 30/9/25, ready for their new forever homes next week 😍 They are funny little puppies who will need a lot of exercise as they grow but they will be loyal and loving always to their owners and families 💕 Pups have been microchipped and have had their first vax. Their next vax is due on 15/12/25. They love everyone and just want to be with you! The vet said that they are very healthy and they are certainly happy! Pics of parents available upon request. Message us if you would like to secure a pup.

Michelle Jenkins


Border Collie – Mareeba

🐾 Gorgeous Border Collie Puppies🐾 We have a beautiful litter of 7 Border Collie puppies looking for their loving forever homes — 4 boys and 3 girls. Born and raised in a caring family environment, these pups have been given the best start in life, surrounded by love, attention, and socialisation. 🐶 About the Puppies: Boys: 💙 Blue & White 💙 Lilac Merle 💙 Blue Merle 💙 Lilac — SOLD Girls: 💗 Blue Merle 💗 Blue Merle Tri — SOLD 💗 Lilac Merle - SOLD Other details: ✨Friendly, playful, and full of personality ✨Raised around children and other pets Health & Care: ✨Vet checked ✨Vaccinated and microchipped ✨Wormed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks, and will be done again at 8 weeks ✨Both parents are healthy, intelligent, and friendly Puppies will be ready to leave from the 27th of November when they are 8 weeks old. Please contact for more information, photos, or to arrange a visit. I am happy to help have the puppies transported! The buyer would just need to arrange it and cover the cost. Loving, permanent homes only — these puppies deserve the very best!

Karlia


Border Collie – Midland

We have Border collie puppies available: 2 male 1 female The pups will be ready for their new homes in early December, and will come with: Microchipping 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks Wormed, Health checked, 1st Vaccinated, 6 weeks of free pet insurance, Puppy pack that includes essentials to prepare them for their new homes Both parents are Long Coat Pure bred Border Collies. They are beautiful, healthy and both have lovely temperaments. They have been given Full breed profile DNA testing and diseases have been cleared by Orivet. We are a registered breeder with RPBA #13776. Message us if you would like to learn more or if you are ready to meet the pups.

Lin


Border Collie – Aubin Grove

Pups born on the 8th of October and growing well in a caring home environment. Mum is a purebred black and white with brown eyes, and dad is a purebred wheaten and ginger with gold eyes. The puppies will be ready for rehoming around the 10th of December, at eight to nine weeks of age. Before leaving, they will be wormed, have full vet history, be vaccinated, and microchipped for peace of mind. The litter includes four wheaten and white males, one wheaten and white female, and one black and white female. They are being actively socialised with regular handling and exposure to everyday sights and sounds. The pups show bright, friendly natures and enjoy human company and play. We are seeking caring, responsible homes that can provide time, care, training, and long-term commitment.

Alicia Pearce


Border Collie – Christie Downs

Border Collie puppies for sale, with two black and white girls, one black and white boy, and one merle boy available. All puppies are microchipped, vaccinated, and health checked for peace of mind. They have been raised around other dogs, cats, and children, so are used to gentle handling and everyday household activity. These pups are playful, cuddly, and enjoy human company as much as active play. Border Collies suit homes that can provide time, guidance, activity, and mental stimulation. The puppies are ready for their forever homes. Feel free to message anytime. We are available after five on weekdays and all day on weekends to answer questions or arrange viewings.

Lauren


Border Collie – Springwood

Milly is up for adoption. She turns 7 years old this November. Well trained. Listens to commands and crate trained. Unfortunately we cannot keep up with her needs. She deserves more attention and a walk everyday. She's a loving girl, loves pats and always up for a walk. She loves being outside but if you're inside she can be a great couch potatoe with you. Being a boarder collie she can be fussy or fine with other dogs. Usually fine with other collies/working dogs and smaller dogs. She is not desexed. She's a dog that likes her boundaries so if you have small children she's not for you. Preferable an adult couple who understands the breed with another dog for company. Ideally a decent size backyard.

Gavin Deguara


Border Collie – Jess

Beautiful puppies available for their forever homes on 11th October (at 8wks of age). All beautiful personalities, and well used to attention from young kids and socialised with other animals. Female 1 Male 1 Male 2 Price includes puppy, initial vet work (vet check, microchip and first vaccination), starter food pack, care information, up to 2 months pet insurance, and lifelong breeder support. If required, delivery can be arranged at buyers expense using a reputable pet transport company. All puppies have been microchipped, received first vaccinations, and had a vet health check (all clear). Regularly treated for fleas and worms, puppies have been well socialised with young children and other pets. Mum (black and white) and Dad (red) are adored family pets and have beautiful loving natures. Puppies will not be sold with pedigree papers. Registered Breeder with Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (Member #2699) QLD Breeder ID number - BIN0008565497084

Jess


Border Collie – Baerami Creek

- How many animals are you selling and what are the age, sex and colour of each? - What kind of lifestyle are they used to? Food, exercise, sleeping area, routines, etc.? - What is their medical history and details of past vaccinations, microchipping, flea and worming treatment? - What is their personality like and how do they get along with new people, other animals, kids and new things? Really good with new things however the brown girl Oakley is not so good but will get there

Jaylee


Border Collie – Waterford

Free to good home. I'm currently trying to rehome my gorgeous Border Collie X Beagle. Her name is Mici (Missy), she's desexed, and she has the loveliest nature, very energetic, her favourite thing in life is fetch (it's not a game, she takes it very seriously haha). She needs someone active because even though she's nine-years-old, the border collie in her is strong, and she needs at least one walk a day preferably coupled with a decent game of fetch. She loves the beach and parks. We currently already have two dogs at my residence, and took on Mici to help a work friend out, however three dogs is just a bit much for our family, especially with Mici's needs. I have all the paperwork for her as well as collars, leads, a seatbelt and harness, etc.

Deborah Brown


Border Collie – Chinchilla

We have six beautiful border collies looking for there forever homes, we have still available two Girls, one is our littlest out of the bunch, she is truly full of energy and love, she’s white with blue spots and has blue eyes, the other girl is lilac also with blue eyes, she also has a lot of energy and loves being cuddle. All our boys that we have a available are very different in there own ways, our black and white boys loves to play and is always happy and exited to see you, and our two white and lilac boys are more Placid but can be down to play as well. Where as, our blue and white boy is very happy to sit and chill. All these puppies will be vaccinated and Microchipped in the next coming week, also getting there vet check done. All these puppies are perfect for a family looking for a long life companion.

Elaine Duncan


Border Collie – Alice River

We have beautiful Border Collie pups available! The pups are currently 6 weeks of age. We have 3 x black and white boys. We have 1 x blue Merle girl. They have been wormed fortnightly. They have had their first vaccination and they have been microchipped. The mum is a blue and white collie. Dad is a tri blue Merle collie. They are very sweet and affectionate. They come from a litter of 9 and are the last 4 pups left looking for their fur-ever home. Message us if you would like to see the pups or if you are ready to secure a pup.

Adam Blake


Border Collie – Beaudesert

Gorgeous Border Collie x Springer Spaniel puppies, also known as Sprollies, are looking for their forever homes. These little ones are bright, affectionate pups who suit family life and enjoy human company, play, and gentle attention. Both parents have gentle, kind temperaments, and the puppies are showing similar friendly natures as they grow. They have been raised in a caring home environment with regular handling and early social time, helping them build confidence around people. The pups will be ready for collection on October 14. This crossbreed suits homes that can provide time, guidance, activity, and mental stimulation as they mature. https://www.greatpetcare.com/dog-breeds/sprollie/

Debbie Creighton


Border Collie – Beaudesert

Gorgeous Border Collie x Springer Spaniel pups, also known as Sprollies, are looking for their forever homes. These little ones are bright, affectionate puppies who suit family life and enjoy human company, play, and gentle attention. Both parents have gentle, kind temperaments, and the pups are showing similar friendly natures as they grow. Pups will be ready for collection on October 14 and will be sold microchipped, with their first vaccination completed and worming up to date. This crossbreed suits homes that can provide time, guidance, activity, and mental stimulation. We are seeking caring, responsible owners who can offer long-term care and a loving, stable home for these puppies. www.greatpetcare.com/dog-breeds/sprollie

Debbie Creighton


Border Collie – Slacks Creek

Seven beautiful purebred Border Collie puppies are ready to go now. These lovely pups have been dewormed up to date, microchipped, and vaccinated before transfer to their new homes. The boys tend to be quiet and reserved, while the girls are very affectionate and enjoy staying close to people. They have been raised in a caring home environment with regular handling and early social time, helping them grow into confident companions. The available puppies include: Blue Boy - SOLD Green Boy - SOLD Black Boy Yellow Boy Pink Girl - SOLD Purple Girl Orange Girl These pups enjoy play, cuddles, and human company and are settling into simple routines. You are welcome to come and meet them. Message me for more details and to arrange a visit.

Sweden Pablo


Border Collie – Will

Beautiful red chocolate puppies, Mum is a red chocolate as well as dad. Both are beautiful loving dogs good with kids and other pets. Puppies will be available to go to their loving forever home in about 7 weeks. Puppies will have: Vaccinations Microchip Papers And vet history Puppies will not be desexed as they will be to young, puppies can be desexed at age 3-6 months. There are 6 females and 1 male all are red, brown and white. 1 female : available 2 female : available 3 female : available 4 female : available 5 female : available 6 male : available 7 female :sold Can hold on to one if you would like a specific dog for a deposit other than that it will be first in best dressed. If you would like more photos or videos and you’re serious about buying please don’t hesitate to ask happy to send as many as you would like.

Will


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The Ultimate Border Collie Guide

About Border Collie

Border Collie puppies are like a wind-up toy with an endless spring—they thrive on activity and adore having a job to do.

They’re whip-smart and often outthink their owners, but their devotion to their humans is second to none.

Lifespan

Lifespan

12 to 15 years

Weight

Weight

12 – 20 kg

Height

Height

48 – 56 cm

Grooming

Grooming

Weekly brushing helps remove loose fur and prevent tangles.

Origins

The Border Collie’s origins are the windswept hills and rugged landscapes of the Scottish-English border, where it was bred for herding sheep with unparalleled precision.

Its roots date back hundreds of years, with ancestors that combined speed, stamina, and an uncanny ability to read livestock.

The breed as we know it was solidified in the 19th century, largely thanks to a dog named Old Hemp, the patriarch of modern Border Collies.

Today, they remain the gold standard for herding dogs across the globe.

Key Characteristics Of Border Collies

Are Border Collies Family-Friendly?

For the right family, a Border Collie is nothing short of a joy.

They bond fiercely with their people and are wonderful companions for active households, provided you gel with their specific quirks.

Common Health Issues & Considerations

Border Collies may suffer from:

Seizures

Retinal atrophy

Hypothyroidism

Canine Hip Dysplasia

Nature / Temperament

Energetic, intelligent, loyal, focused, playful

Suitable Environment

Border Collies thrive in places where they can stretch their legs and have a safe space to run.

A house with a secure yard is ideal, and rural settings with wide-open spaces are even better.

Other Considerations

  1. Border Collies are famous for their intense gaze, or “eye,” which they use to control livestock with nothing but a look.
  2. A Border Collie named Chaser was known as the smartest dog in the world, recognising over 1,000 words – the biggest vocabulary of any non-human animal, ever.
  3. These dogs have graced the big screen, including memorable roles in films like Babe.
  4. They herd anything that is mobile: kids, dogs, sheep and even cats. It’s advisable to keep your dog in a securely fenced yard.
  5. These are workaholic canines so they thrive on physical and mental stimulation. Consider getting them puzzle toys to keep them entertained.

How can I take good care of my Border Collie?

Nutrition

Border Collies burn through calories like nobody’s business, so they need a high-quality, nutrient-dense diet packed with protein to support their muscles and healthy fats for energy.

Divide meals into two portions daily to fuel their active lifestyle without overloading their digestive system.

Grooming

Their double coat is weather-resistant and surprisingly low-maintenance.

Exercise

Daily activity is a must—long walks, vigourous games, or even agility training.

Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise, so include puzzle toys, training sessions, or even herding activities if possible.

A bored and energy-filled Border Collie puppy is a troublemaker lying in wait.

Training

Border Collies are sharp as a tack, but their intelligence comes with a side of stubbornness. Early training is crucial, and positive reinforcement works wonders. Keep sessions engaging and varied—they’re quick to learn but just as quick to grow bored if things feel repetitive.

Adopt from a reputable Border Collie puppy registered breeder so that your puppy has the best chance of growing into a well-behaved adult dog.

This is general information and should not be relied on for adopting or purchasing advice.

Most Asked Border Collie Questions

If you are looking for a Border Collie for sale, it’s always better to buy from reputable, ethical breeders. Responsible Border Collie breeders will be able to produce healthy Border Collie puppies with an even temperament. The average cost of Border Collie puppies will be between AUD $1000 and $5000.

They can be a challenge for beginners due to their high energy and intelligence. If you’re ready for a commitment and have an active lifestyle, they can be rewarding companions.

Yes, they are very agile. They can jump as high as 1.5m, especially if they notice something interesting on the other side.

Yes, though their herding instincts may lead to playful chasing. Proper introductions and socialisation help them adapt.

They’re not excessive barkers but will vocalise to alert you or when excited.

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