How can I tell if a Border Collie is good or bad? The purebred Border Collie has a large bone structure, proportionate, male shoulder height in 19~22 inches, female shoulder height in 18~21 inches; moderate eye size, open eye spacing, erect or semi-erect ears, well-developed nostrils; purebred Border Collie is generally black or black with pattern, all white is not qualified. 1. body type male shoulder height range in 19~22 inches; female shoulder height range in 18~21 inches . Body length (distance from the end of the scapula to the rump) is slightly greater than the shoulder height. The bones are strong, but not exaggerated, and proportionate to the overall size. Overall proportionality of height, length, weight, and bone mass is critical and is much more important than a single feature. Excess weight should not be mistaken for muscle or bone mass. Any single feature affecting the overall balance will be considered a defect.2. Head expression: intelligent, alert, enthusiastic and curious. Eyes: Well-divided, medium-sized and oval. Rim pigment and eye color are brown; if the primary body color is not black, the eye color will be significantly lighter. Lack of eye ring pigmentation is a defect. The presence of blue eyes in dogs of any color other than meteorite is a defect. Mountain bird-colored dogs with one blue eye or two blue eyes; a single partially blue eye or two partially blue eyes are allowed. Ears: Medium sized, more separated, with ears erect or semi-erect (keeping 1/4 to 3/4 of the ears erect). The tips of the ears point to the front or to the sides. Ears are sensitive and flexible. Head: Broad, with the posterior occipital bone not protruding. The length of the head is equal to the length of the front face. The stop is moderate, but clear. Muzzle: Slightly short, firm, and blunt, with a slightly slender nasal mirror end. The lower jaw is strong and very well developed. The color of the nosepiece is proportional to the main body color and the nostrils are well developed. The muzzle is defective when the elephant is truncated. Bite and Harmony: Strong teeth and jaws, clipped bite and harmony. 3. Color The Border Collie comes in many colors, with various patterns and markings. The most common colors are black with (or without) white bands, white collar, white socks, white tail tip, with (or without) brown markings. All different colors of the body are allowed, with the exception of all white. Single, bi-color, tri-color and traditional colors should be treated equally in competition. Color and markings are secondary indicators in competition; body structure and gait are the primary indicators.4. TemperamentThe Border Collie is an intelligent, alert and sensitive breed that is very friendly to friends and obviously reserved with strangers, making it an excellent watchdog. It is also an exceptional shepherd dog, happy to learn and content with that. And thrives on human friendship. A pronounced tendency to be vicious or very shy are serious defects.
