How Fast Are Border Collies? (Why Are They So Fast?)
Border collies are the most common breed of collie-type dogs in the world and are known for not only being quick learners but quick on their paws. They run laps…
Collie floppy ears explained (collie ear taping tips)
Collies can sometimes have one or two naturally floppy ears, depending on how the cartilage in their ears develops when they are a puppy. Having one or both ears flop…
Collie Nose Color Guide (Collie Nose Colors Explained)
As your collie grows, it is not uncommon for their nose to change color. Some collie puppies are born with a light colored nose that will gradually fade to black…
Complete Guide to Border Collie Size, Weight, and Growth Charts by Age
Border Collies are medium sized dogs, and like most herding breeds they have strong, athletic legs and thin bodies to maximize their agility, speed, and endurance. A regular sized border…
Obesity in Border Collies and how to help your collie lose weight
Border collies are athletic and energetic dogs, so we don’t often think of them as being overweight. In spite of their boundless energy, occasionally border collies can become overweight, usually…
Do collies have webbed feet? (And why they need them!)
If you’ve ever looked closely at your collie’s paws, you might have noticed their toes have a little stretch of skin between them. This is commonly called webbed feet, or…
Are Collies Sighthounds? (Plus Collie Sighthound Mixes)
Pure bred collies are not sighthounds. They belong to the herding group of dogs which have been specifically trained to herd, gather and protect livestock, whereas sighthounds have been bred…