Is A Border Collie A Good Match For You?

A beautiful Border Collie running in a green field, with a bright blue sky above and a happy family playing in the background.

Is a Border Collie Right for You?

Discover if a Border Collie is the perfect furry friend for your lifestyle! This engaging quiz will guide you through essential questions about grooming, energy levels, and time commitment.

Understand your compatibility with the breed
Learn important traits needed for a Border Collie owner
Make an informed decision before bringing one home

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ActiveHerder327

How much shedding could you deal with?

It depends. I'm ok with a little fur.

I don't think I could handle it

Bring on the fur! I don't mind...

I'm not sure...

How much time can you spend with a Border Collie?

Probably not much time...I'm so busy!

Maybe a little

I've got about an hour or so

Maybe one to two hours?

I have so much free time, I can watch the dust gather on my windowsill!

How much research have you done considering this breed?

Research...?

Not a lot...

I know enough!

I've done a LOT OF RESEARCH!

How big is your yard?

How much time can you spend grooming a Border Collie?

A lot. So much, in fact, I could groom MULTIPLE Border Collies!

Some. I could go for a few days a week.

Maybe once a week...

Once a month, I rarely get any time!

Is anyone allergic to dogs in your family?

Yes, unfortunately.

No, thankfully!

I'm not sure...

How energetic are you?

To be honest, I'm not really that active.

I run the occasional mile...

I don't exercise much, but I'm SUPER energetic. Could sure use a dog like a Border Collie!

I work out daily. A running partner would be nice!

A Little Trivia! Ok, what is the Border Collie's average life span?

10-16 years

12-15 years

9-12 years

14-18 years

How experienced are you in dogs?

I'm new to dogs...

I've cared for dogs before...

I'm up for a challenging dog!

I have LOTS of experience.

ONE LAST QUESTION. And be honest. How well do YOU think you could work with a Border Collie?

I think I'd do terribly with one...

I'm ok with it

I think I'd do pretty good

I can live with a Border Collie! I'd be so happy to have one.

Is A Border Collie A Good Match For You?

Is a Border Collie Right for You?

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