How big is an adult Border Collie?

An adult Border Collie is about 45-53cm tall and weighs about 12-20kg.

The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog. It is generally sexually mature at 7-8 months of age and reaches adulthood around 1-1.5 years old. The bones gradually take shape and the body matures. The weight of an adult male Border Collie is about 14-24kg, and the height at the shoulders is about 48-53cm; the weight of an adult female Border Collie is about 12-19kg, and the height at the shoulders is about 46-51cm; it does not matter if it is lower or higher than this standard. Normal, diet needs to be adjusted.

Notes on identifying purebred Border Collie

1. Observe the facial features of the Border Collie. There is an obvious depression in the purebred Border Collie from the top of the head to the tip of the nose; if it is not obvious or The more straightforward explanation is that it is not a purebred border collie.
2. Pay attention to the characteristics of the ears. Generally, the ears of border sheep will become erect or half erect when they are about two months old. If you find that the ears are droopy, you must judge whether they are purebred or have diseases. Don’t be blind. Trust the pedigree.
3. Pay attention to choosing Border Collie with thick and strong limbs. The limbs of mixed Border Collie are generally slender.
4. The Border Collie’s mouth is generally wide and U-shaped. Observe the shape of the Border Collie’s mouth from top to bottom. If the mouth is narrow or V-shaped, you should be careful about whether the bloodline is pure.
5. Tail characteristics. Purebred Border Collie will not have its tail curled up on its back. This is also the most obvious characteristic that is easiest to distinguish.