How much is a red Border Collie puppy?

How much is a red Border Collie puppy?

How much do Border Collies cost? The average price of a Border Collie puppy is $600. This is just a general amount because the cost of Borders would vary depending on different factors like the breeder’s location and reputation, the dog’s pedigree or lineage, the litter size, and more.

Are red Border Collies rare?

Red Border Collie Although it’s rare, this Border Collie color is recognized in the US. The red color is a recessive gene, and Borders, who have this color, have parents who also have the same hue. Another variation of this color is red merle.

Are male or female Border Collies better?

Currently, there is no solid scientific evidence on the difference between male and female Border Collie temperament. However, anecdotal evidence does suggest that male Border Collies tend to be easier to handle and are more devoted to their owners.

What is a lilac Border Collie?

Lilac Border Collies are red Border Collies with the dilute gene expressed. They appear to be a faded red color which can look somewhat purple in the sunshine – thus the name “lilac”. This color is prevalent in other breeds as well, where it has different names: “Fawn” in Kelpies. “Isabella” in Dobermans.

Is a Blue Merle a border collie?

Border Collies have an extensive range of color combinations. They appear in blue, blue merle, blue and white, red, red merle, red and white, black and white, saddleback sable, sable merle, and many more!

How do I get a red merle Border Collie?

Breeding merle-to-merle Border Collies is only done by irresponsible and ignorant puppy farmers. Generally, to get merle in a border collie litter, a breeder has to breed for that color (which is fine, as long as it is not by breeding two merles together.)

How much are red merle border collies?

Most show line Border Collie cost around $1,500. Expect to pay at least this much for a merle puppy.

Is a Border Collie a good family dog?

Border Collies can make good family pets, but only for those dogs that do not have the intense herding instincts and for the families prepared to deal with the ramifications of this behavior. To a Border Collie, a child is basically a sheep without much wool – a sheep in wolf’s (kids) clothing if you will.