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Border Collie Names

The Border Collie dog breed was developed to gather and control sheep in the hilly border country between Scotland and England. He is known for his intense stare, or “eye,” with which he controls his flock. He’s a dog with unlimited energy, stamina, and working drive, all of which make him a premier herding dog; he’s still used today to herd sheep on farms and ranches around the world. The highly trainable and intelligent Border Collie also excels in various canine sports, including obedience, flyball, agility, tracking, and flying disc competitions.

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Border Collie Names For Boys

Ace

One Or Expert

Acton

From The Oak Tree Settlement

Aidan

Little fiery one

Ale

Short form of names beginning with Ale, such as Alejandra and Alessandro

Alfalfa

important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop

Alvin

Noble Friend

Alyssum

a genus of the family Cruciferae

Anders

Son Of Andrew

Arnold

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Aspen

Quaking Tree

Audi

Listen

Bandit

A thief.

Bard

Bearded One

Beemer

BMW Motorcycle Rider.

Beltza

Black in Basque.

Biggs

Science writer.

Blackberry

bramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle

Blackjack

a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship

Blackout

partial or total loss of memory

Bolt

Explosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.

Boo

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Bronco

Wild Horse

Canyon

A Large Ravine

Carson

Son Of Carr

Clyde

The name of a Scottish river; means "the keeper of the keys".

Coeus

The freek titan of intelligence.

Dakota

The Allies

Darwin

Dear Friend

Denali

Great One

Desmond

Place Name In Ireland

Eagle

shoot two strokes under par

Fog

confusion characterized by lack of clarity

Forest

From The Woods

Freud

Psychologist and one smart dude.

Frode

Wise and learned.

Fuji

Wisteria

Galaxy

Large System Of Stars

Geo

Farmer Or Location

Gilford

Protected by God.

Goliath

A giant from the bible.

Hawk

Short for Stephen Hawking.

Homer

Inspired by homer simpson.

Huntsman

someone who hunts game

Iain

God Is Gracious

Inky

of the color of black ink

Abbreviation for intelligence quotient.

Iris

Colorful, Rainbow

Killshot

Fatal shot/strike/hit.

Liberty

Freedom

Lightning

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

McGrath

Son of grace/graceful.

Mensa

A society for geniuses.

Naughty

suggestive of sexual impropriety

Night

Evening

Olander

Intelligent on Swedish.

Oreo

Black and white

Paisley

Church

Pepper

A hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Peppy

Full of drive and fast on the pickup.

Prairie

Flatland

Prodigy

A master at a young age.

Pumpkin

a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

Rocky

Inspired by Rocky Balboa.

Rodeo

an enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up

Roxie

Dawn.

Roy

Red

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Salk

Inventor of the Polio vaccine.

Scout

First Explorer

Screech

Screech Powers, Saved by the Bell.

Seacoast

the shore of a sea or ocean

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

Shine

Glow or emit light, the take a fancy to or a practical joke such as monkey shines.

Skirlie

Scottish oat dish.

Skittle

a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles

Snowy

Filled With Frozen Rain

Sookie

Lily

Spunky

Spirited, plucky

Stormy

Impetuous Nature

Sundrop

Bright, sunny optimism.

Tark

A man of Gondor

Thaddeus

Praise

Thatcher

British Prime Minister.

Twilight

Dusk

Watson

Sherlock holmes smart sidekick.

Wickliff

From a place called Wick.

Wilder

Wild Animal

Wyatt

Son Of Guy

Zara

Princess

Zeki

Intelligent in Turkish.

Zip

Energy, vim and vigor.

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Characteristics of Border Collies

first-time owners

Are Border Collies good for first time owners?

Border Collies can be tricky to raise, and as such they're not recommended for new dog owners.

comfortable alone

Can Border Collies be left alone?

Border Collies are extremely sociable dogs that need a lot of human interaction. They do not like being left alone, and are known to exhibit anxious or destructive behavior when left for long periods.

good with kids

Are Border Collies good with kids?

Border Collies get along great with kids. Although they can get quite over-excited around children, they are very unlikely to cause children any harm.

obesity risk

Do Border Collies gain weight easily?

Border Collies have a moderate risk of gaining weight, but obesity is not common.

shedding potential

Do Border Collies shed a lot?

Border Collies are moderate shedders. They drop some of their coat in the summer, but it shouldn't be too difficult to keep your place hair-free.

drool factor

Do Border Collies drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Border Collies.

health

Do Border Collies have health problems?

Unfortunately, Border Collies are prone to some quite unpleasant illnesses, sometimes stretching to arthritis, hip dysplasia and even cancer. But if you look after your pup and pay attention to their needs, they won't necessarily encounter these issues.

intelligence

Are Border Collies intelligent?

Border Collies are known to be very intelligent dogs, and are capable of learning new commands with as few as five repetitions.

prey drive

Do Border Collies have a prey drive?

Border Collies will chase small creatures, but it's an urge that can be settled quite easily with training.

tendency to bark

Do Border Collies bark a lot?

Border Collies are what we call "selective barkers". When they bark, you should probably pay attention.

energy level

Do Border Collies have a lot of energy?

Border Collies have extremely high energy levels, and will absolutely test your patience as an owner. If you don't keep their minds busy, they can become irate and destructive.

intensity

Are Border Collies intense?

Border Collies can be intense sometimes, but are usually quite level-headed and calm.

playfulness

Are Border Collies playful?

Border Collies are the type of dogs that will bring you a toy and expect you to try to steal it from them. They are very playful, mischievous and fun-loving dogs, well into their adult lives.

apartment living

Can Border Collies be apartment dogs?

It's not recommended to keep Border Collies in apartments, because they tend to need a lot of space and physical activity.

sensitivity

Are Border Collies sensitive?

Border Collies are highly sensitive and really take punishment to heart. They are very easily stimulated in general, so require gentle and stable leadership in order to flourish.

cold weather tolerance

Can Border Collies handle cold weather?

Border Collies aren't too phased by cold weather. Their paws might ice up in bitterly cold temperatures, but generally they'll still be happy to be outside.

hot weather tolerance

Can Border Collies tolerate hot weather?

Border Collies are pretty well suited to warm climates because they can successfully regulate their body temperature.

family dogs

Are Border Collies good family dogs?

Border Collies love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Border Collies make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Border Collies get along with other dogs?

Border Collies mostly get along with other dogs, although you can expect them to make a few enemies here and there. Good play can be nurtured with socialization training.

friendly with strangers

Are Border Collies friendly with strangers?

Border Collies simply love human beings, and therefore you can count on them to run up to strangers for pets and cuddles. If anything, Border Collies are almost too trusting of people.

grooming effort

Do Border Collies need a lot of grooming?

Border Collies require moderate grooming. To keep their coats in good condition, and to save you from regular hair clean-up, you should brush them arounce once per week.

size

Do Border Collies get big?

Border Collies are moderately sized dogs, large enough to be considered 'big dogs' but still small enough to be picked up and carried if necessary.

easy to train

Are Border Collies easy to train?

Border Collies are known to be extremely trainable, due to their agreeable nature and eagerness to please. Puppies will, of course, be puppies. But you have to screw up pretty badly to end up with one of the few unruly Border Collies.

mouthiness

Are Border Collies mouthy?

Border Collies nip a lot as puppies, but tend to grow out of it quickly.

wanderlust

Do Border Collies run away?

Border Collies pose a moderate risk of running away, particularly if they catch a scent. You should keep a watchful eye over these dogs.

exercise needs

Do Border Collies need a lot of exercise?

Border Collies have extremely high energy levels, and need regular exercise. If you don't let them burn off this energy on a daily basis, they can become irate and destructive.

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How popular are Border Collie Names?

Border Collie Names currently rank in 11th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, Border Collie Names have remained at the same level of popularity with new puppy owners. Our stats reveal they are equally as fashionable right now as they were a year ago.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Border Collie Names?

These Border Collie Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Dottie is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Killshot.

Skirlie scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Rocky.

How does interest compare across the United States for Border Collie Names?

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The states that love Border Collie Names the most are Iowa, Alaska and District of Columbia.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Alabama, Nebraska and Indiana.

Which countries have the most love for Border Collie Names?

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Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Border Collie Names are Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan and Uganda.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Iran, Sweden and Philippines.

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