- Food$21–36
- Insurance$35–60
- Routine vet$25–45
- Supplies$15–30
- Grooming$10–30
A LA estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.
Fully grown. This breed typically settles around 32–45 lbs.
- ✓House-trained
- ✓Good with dogs
- ✓Good with kids
- ✓Spayed/neutered
- ✓Vaccinations up to date
Hi. I'm Scott. What a Gent! 10 years old. 40 lbs. Great with dogs-kids-everyone! Have not met a cat. House broken. Can't hear but have my nose and that's the most important :) I am LOVE. Can't wait to find my best friend. Is it you? *please note All of our dogs are in private foster homes. Once you fill out an application it will be screened by our volunteer adoption team. From there, if your application looks like a good fit for the particular dog, it will be sent to the foster where you can ask all the questions you would like and schedule a meet and greet.
🧠 Temperament
Widely considered the most intelligent breed, and that is a demand rather than a convenience. Border Collies need a job and will invent one — often herding people or chasing traffic — if you don't supply it.
🎾 Exercise
Very high — 90+ minutes plus daily mental work or a dog sport.
✂️ Grooming
Medium double coat, brush a few times a week.
🏙️ In an LA apartment
A difficult apartment fit unless you are committed to serious daily activity.
