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Border Collie: the genius that needs a job
The smartest dog breed — and one of the most demanding. Not for the casual owner.
Temperament
Border Collies are intense, sensitive, and brilliant. They were bred to work all day; a walk around the block is not enough.
Exercise & mind
- 2+ hours of physical activity daily.
- Mental work is non-negotiable — agility, herding, trick training, scent games. A bored Collie invents their own jobs (herding children, destroying furniture).
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