Finding the right dog for you and your family can be challenging, but getting as much information about the breed before committing will ensure you make the right decision.
One important factor people will look at is the potential size and weight of the dog breeds they are interested in. This article will let you know all about the size and weight of Border Collies so you can plan accordingly.
The Border Collie breed is typically regarded as a medium to large dog breed, making them ideal house pets and perfect family companions.
Typically, a Border Collie will reach full maturity in about fifteen months. Some larger dogs can keep growing to around eighteen months before reaching their full adult size.
On average, a full-grown Border Collie should measure 46 – 56cm to the withers. The withers is the area above a dog’s shoulders traditionally used to measure a dog’s height.
On average, a Border Collie’s overall height is between 56 cm to 69 cm. Their body length can be between 71 cm to 86 cm. You can narrow this down further if you know whether you plan to get a male or female dog.
Male Border Collies have an average height between 48 – 56 cm, the average overall height is between 61 cm to 69 cm, and the average length is between 74 – 84 cm.
The female Border Collie is slightly smaller, averaging 46 cm and 53 cm to the withers, 56 cm to 66 cm overall, and 71 cm to 81 cm in length.
Full-grown Border Collies can weigh between 12 kg and 20 kg, with males averaging 14 kg to 20 kg and females weighing 12 kg to 19 kg.
Tracking the development of your dog will also help you. Consult your vet to determine whether the dog’s diet needs to be altered so its growth is on track. Puppies grow at different rates, and speaking with your vet about your concerns should help.
Newborn Border Collie puppies should average between 198 g to 397 g. They can lose water weight after birth but will soon increase in weight. During the first week, your puppy should double their weight; after this, it should add between 14 g to 28 g per day.
At around six weeks, puppies should weigh between 1 kg and 3 kg. They should then gain between 0.9 kg and 1.8 kg per week until their fourteenth week. Extreme weight gain and growth tend to level out after around fourteen weeks, and they should gain around half a kilo per week up to six months.
Regularly weighing your dog and comparing it against the length and height it should be, helps determine whether the puppy is overweight. Using a Border Collie weight chart to do this can be helpful.
There are several things you can do to ensure your Border Collie grows into a healthy young dog. Firstly, speaking with the breeder and your vet to set up a diet is vital. Usehigh-quality dog food and regularly track the Border Collie’s weight and growth.Attending regular vet checkups will benefit all purebred dogs like Border Collies.
Border Collies are typically classified as medium to large dog breeds initially bred for herding livestock. A healthy weight is essential for a herding dog that needs to remain active.
Like large and medium-sized dogs, Border Collies must maintain a healthy weight to avoid issues like hip dysplasia, metabolic and digestive disorders, or heart disease.
While a Border Collie is a large to medium-sized dog, it can comfortably fit in an apartment. You might find that this breed is extremely energetic and can be destructive if it has pent-up energy.
Border Collies are not huge dogs; you can easily manage their weight by getting them on a healthy dietand regularly exercising and playing with your very energetic pup!
Homes with gardens or easy access to large exercise areas are better suited for Border Collies.
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