Border Collie Sizes

Standard physical measurements and equipment sizing recommendations across all ready categories.

Body Measurements (Adult Standard)

Measurement	Male	Female	Unit
Weight	14 – 20	14 – 20	kg
Chest Girth	62 – 72	58 – 68	cm
Neck Girth	36 – 43	34 – 40	cm
Body Length	52 – 62	50 – 60	cm
Shoulder Height	48 – 56	46 – 53	cm

harness Recommended: L (70–85 cm)

collar Recommended: L (45–56 cm)

crate Recommended: 36" (36 inch)

bed Recommended: 30" (30 inch (63–78 cm))

Reaches adult skeletal development at approximately 14 months.

Coat Type: double · Shedding: very_high · Grooming Need: Level 3/5

Classification: medium dog · AKC Herding

Data verified: 2026-10-05 · Sources: Breed Standard Registry · Data sources