Standard - The Border Collie is highly intelligent, with an instinctive tendency to work and is readily responsive to training. Its keen, alert and eager expression add to its intelligent appearance . . . . . . . . .


A feature of the Border Collie is it’s free flowing movement where the head may be slightly lowered or in line with the body. Another feature is its expression - expression comes primarily from the harmony of the correct eye shape, placement and colour and is complimented by the correct ear placement. The Border Collie is a biddable, steady and intelligent working dog, friendly but with attention primarily to its owner/handler.

 CHARACTERISTICS (Temperament)

Standard: .................., whilst its loyal and faithful nature demonstrates that it is at all times kindly disposed towards stock. Any aspect of structure or temperament foreign to a working dog is uncharacteristic.


A Border Collie’s temperament is stable, biddable and willing to please, steady with no sign of timidness or aggression. Any sign of aggression is uncharacteristic of this breed and should not be tolerated. It should be severely penalised.