27/08/2026
🐾 Breed Spotlight: Border Collies 🖤🤍
Originally bred to work alongside shepherds, these clever, driven dogs are happiest when they have something to think about, explore and get stuck into.
🧠 Brains to match the energy
They’re incredibly intelligent and quick to learn, making training, scent work and problem-solving great ways to keep them entertained.
⚡ Energy & drive
They typically need 2+ hours of exercise a day, plus mental stimulation. Working or high-drive Collies may need even more!
👀 That famous stare
Known as “the eye”, their intense stare comes from their natural herding instincts.
💡 Quick Facts:
• Temperament: Intelligent, loyal, sensitive & focused
• Energy levels: Very high ⚡
• Loves: Running, exploring, training & having a job 🐾
• Important: Learning to settle is just as important as staying active!
Border Collies aren’t for the faint-hearted, but give them the right balance of exercise, enrichment and downtime, and they’re incredible companions 💚🐾
