Border Collie — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Border Collie — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Border Collies originated in the Border country between Scotland and England (Great Britain).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Under FCI classification the breed is placed in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs, except Swiss Cattle Dogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI standard gives the ideal height at the withers as 53 cm (21 in) for males, with females slightly less; the AKC standard gives 19–22 in for males and 18–21 in for females.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is slightly longer than its height at the withers.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Two coat varieties are permitted — rough (moderately long) and smooth — both close-fitting, dense, weather-resistant double coats with a straight or slightly wavy topcoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* All colours and combinations are acceptable and judged equally; white is permissible but should not predominate.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed is described as energetic, intelligent, keen, alert and responsive.