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Why does the American Border Collie Association (ABCA) not accept registrations from the American Kennel Club (AKC)?
- They believe breeding dogs for appearance hurts the working ability and health of the Border Collie
- The AKC only registers dogs from other countries
- The ABCA only accepts dogs with AKC championships
- The AKC charges too much for registration
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The ABCA is all about keeping the Border Collie a working herding dog—not a show dog. The AKC focuses on conformation shows (judging how dogs look), which the ABCA believes weakens the breed's herding instinct, intelligence, and health. So the ABCA rejects AKC registration, requires working lines, and will even revoke registration if a dog earns an AKC conformation title. Bottom line: function over looks. </div>
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Border Collies are generally a healthy breed but they do have some genetic health problems. Two of these are Epilepsy and Collie Eye Anomaly
(CEA). Which occurs at a higher rate in this breed?
- Epilepsy
- Collie Eye Anomaly
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> According to Research on Genetically Linked Diseases in Border Collies these are the top three: Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) <2.5% --- Epilepsy <5% --- Hip Dysplasia <11% </div>
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What is Border Collie Collapse (BCC)?
- A heart condition caused by abnormal cardiac function
- An episodic nervous system disorder triggered by strenuous exercise
- A respiratory disease caused by breathing problems
- A genetic mutation shared with Labrador Retrievers
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Border Collie Collapse (BCC) is a nervous system disorder that causes episodes after intense exercise, excitement, or warm weather—but surprisingly, affected dogs have normal heart and lung function. Episodes start 5 to 15 minutes after activity and include disorientation, swaying, falling, and a choppy gait, lasting 5 to 30 minutes before the dog returns to normal with rest. It's seen in Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Australian Cattle Dogs, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Bearded Collies. There's no specific test—vets diagnose it by ruling out other conditions, and dogs test negative for the Labrador Retriever EIC mutation. Management means knowing the triggers, avoiding extreme exertion, and cooling the dog during an episode. </div>
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Where did the Border Collie rank (124 breeds) in energy level, according to the CBARQ Dog Temperament Research study?
- 26
- 9
- 15
- 33
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the CBARQ study from the University of Pennsylvania, the Border Collie ranked 26th out of 124 breeds in energy level—placing them in the high-energy category. That means they need lots of exercise and mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. A bored Border Collie can become destructive or anxious, so they're best suited for active owners who can keep up with them. This high energy is no surprise—they were bred to herd sheep all day long! </div>
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According to the AKC, a SOLID white Border Collie does not meet the breed standard for coat color.
- TRUE
- FALSE
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Border Collies can come in any color or combination of colors—and no single color is preferred over another. In the show ring or breed standard, all colors are judged equally. What matters is the dog's working ability, temperament, and structure—not its coat color. So whether a Border Collie is black and white, red, blue merle, tricolor, or any other pattern, it's equally acceptable. </div>
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According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Border Collie rank in working/obedience intelligence?
- 3
- 1
- 5
- 7
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> It is no exaggeration to say the Border Collie is the smartest dog breed in the world. In research on canine intelligence, the Border Collie ranks first out of 130 dog breeds in intelligence. Essentially, this means they will generally learn new commands in 5 repetitions or fewer and follow the first command 95% of the time or higher. In comparison, some breeds require 80-100 repetitions to learn a new command! In controlled experiments, these dogs have demonstrated the ability to solve simple arithmetic problems, such as distinguishing between different quantities of objects (e.g., choosing a container with more treats). Even more impressively, studies indicate they can comprehend ordinal numbers—understanding sequences like "first," "second," and "third." </div>
Question of
All pure bred Border Collies alive today can trace an ancestral link back to ONE dog. What was this dogs name?
- Old Hemp
- Tall Adam
- Grey Pen
- Trace Bob
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Old Hemp, a tri-color dog, was born September 1893 and died May 1901-All pure Border Collies alive today can trace an ancestral line back to Old Hemp. - source: border-collie-dog-lovers.blogspot.com/ </div>
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As timed by the AKC in Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Border Collies?
- 27.6 mph
- 25.1 mph
- 23 mph
- 30.1 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The American Kennel Club (AKC) conducts 100 yard dog racing trials each December in Orlando, FL called the Fast Cat Invitational. The average running speed for a Border Collie is 25.1 mph, about the same as a Dalmatian! The fastest speed recorded was by a dog named Contact Point Booyah at 32.03 mph! </div>
Question of
Where did the Border Collie rank (124 breeds) in trainability, according to the CBARQ Dog Temperament Research study?
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 9
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the CBARQ study from the University of Pennsylvania, the Border Collie scored 97.3% for trainability, ranking 3rd out of 124 breeds—one of the highest scores possible. They also rank very low in stubborn behaviors, which makes them incredibly easy to train. This is a key point: some breeds are smart but stubborn, which makes training frustrating. The Border Collie combines high intelligence with low stubbornness, making them one of the most trainable breeds in the world. That's why they dominate obedience, agility, and herding competitions! </div>
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In genetic research on modern dog breed development, the Border Collie has shown the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?
- Kelpie
- Australian Shepherd
- Shetland Sheepdog
- German Shepherd Dog
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In Landmark Research on Modern Dog Breed development, the Border Collie has been shown to share the most DNA with an ancestor of the following breeds: Bearded Collie Kelpie Collie </div>
Question of
Border Collies carry the gene for Heterochromia. This means they can have different color eyes.
- TRUE
- FALSE
Question of
What was the name of the most intelligent Border Collie in history that memorized over 1,000 toy names?
- Chaser
- Willow
- Foxy
- Trudy
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Chaser was a Border Collie who learned and could retrieve 1,022 specific toys by name—the largest tested memory of any non-human animal. Her owner, Dr. John W. Pilley, a retired psychology professor, trained her for 4 to 5 hours a day for three years starting when she was just 8 weeks old. Her vocabulary included 800 stuffed toys, 116 balls, 26 Frisbees, and other items—plus verbs, adverbs, and simple grammar. Chaser could even use inferential reasoning by exclusion: if shown a toy she'd never seen and given a new name, she could figure out the name belonged to the new toy. She could also group objects into categories like "ball" or "toy." Evolutionary anthropologist Brian Hare called her "the most important dog in the history of modern scientific research" because her learning mirrored how young children acquire language. Chaser passed away on July 23, 2019, at age 15. </div>

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Border Collie Dog Breed Quiz

Why does the American Border Collie Association (ABCA) not accept registrations from the American Kennel Club (AKC)?

Border Collies are generally a healthy breed but they do have some genetic health problems. Two of these are Epilepsy and Collie Eye Anomaly(CEA). Which occurs at a higher rate in this breed?

What is Border Collie Collapse (BCC)?

Where did the Border Collie rank (124 breeds) in energy level, according to the CBARQ Dog Temperament Research study?

According to the AKC, a SOLID white Border Collie does not meet the breed standard for coat color.

According to the book, “The Intelligence of Dogs”, by Stanley Coren, where does the Border Collie rank in working/obedience intelligence?

All pure bred Border Collies alive today can trace an ancestral link back to ONE dog. What was this dogs name?

As timed by the AKC in Fast Cat running trials, what is the average running speed of Border Collies?

Where did the Border Collie rank (124 breeds) in trainability, according to the CBARQ Dog Temperament Research study?

In genetic research on modern dog breed development, the Border Collie has shown the most common DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?

Border Collies carry the gene for Heterochromia. This means they can have different color eyes.

What was the name of the most intelligent Border Collie in history that memorized over 1,000 toy names?

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Border Collies are generally a healthy breed but they do have some genetic health problems. Two of these are Epilepsy and Collie Eye Anomaly
(CEA). Which occurs at a higher rate in this breed?