Are tri colored Border Collies rare?

In Border Collies, tri color is less common. Both parents have to pass on a copy of the tri color gene for it to be expressed in the offspring. The most common tri colored Border Collie is black, tan and white. However, we can also see very rare combinations, such as lilac tri color or slate merle tri color.

Can Border Collies be tri colored?

Tri-colors are quite common in this breed. They’re so beautiful on Borders that it’s their 2nd most popular coat variation. It would usually consist of solid colors like red, blue, black, chocolate, then paired with white and tan markings. Others would even have three colors with a merle pattern.

What is the rarest color for a Border Collie?

lilac
Always well-regarded for their stunning intelligence and affectionate nature, border collies sport beautiful coats, typically in black and white. The “lilac” border collie is rarest of all.

What does a tri Border Collie look like?

Tri color Border Collies are beautiful and may be the second most popular color variations of these dogs. They look very much like the black and white versions, except with tan-colored markings on the cheeks, legs, chest, bottom and sometimes eyebrows.

Do Border Collies cuddle?

They’re adorable, cute and cuddly. Not too big and not too little, and they’re smart – very smart. You may also remember Bandit, the Ingalls’ family dog on Little House on the Prairie. Potential Border Collie parents need to know the dog’s characteristics – and make sure they’re a good match.

Do Border Collies ever calm down?

General advice is a puppy will begin to settle down from ages 2 to 3. Border Collies however are a different kettle of fish! Some owners have seen their BC settle down from 4 to 5 years of age, while other owners say their 10-year-old is still acting like they’re 6-months old.

Is it better to have a male or female Border Collie?

If you would like a rather outdoorsy and welcoming dog, then what you’re searching for would be a male Border Collie. If you wish to have a dog that is more focused on training, more loyal and attentive, then a female Border Collie suits best for your type.

Do Border Collies pick a Favourite person?

Border Collies usually prefer to bond to one person. They have an inherited instinct to do so because they are designed to work with one person as a team. In family situations this can cause problems when the chosen leader is absent.