Which dog breed is right for you?
The Border Collie originated in the border region between Scotland and England, where it was refined over centuries into what many consider the most intelligent and capable herding dog in the world. Standing 18–22 inches tall and weighing 30–55 pounds, the Border Collie is a medium-sized, athletic dog with an intense, focused expression and a characteristic crouching herding stance. Their coat comes in two varieties — rough (medium-length) and smooth (short) — and appears in a wide range of colors and patterns, with black-and-white being the most iconic.
Border Collies are extraordinarily intelligent, driven, and sensitive — they are widely regarded as the smartest dog breed, capable of learning hundreds of words and complex sequences of commands. They are deeply devoted to their families and can be wonderful with children, though they may try to herd them. Their intense need for mental and physical stimulation means they are best suited for owners who can provide daily training, work, or competitive sport — a bored Border Collie is a destructive Border Collie.
If you're ready for the most rewarding canine partnership of your life, find adoptable Border Collies on Puplister.
The Yorkshire Terrier was developed in the mid-19th century in the English counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire by working-class weavers who bred small terriers to catch rats in textile mills and coal mines. Despite their current status as a glamorous toy breed, these feisty dogs retain every bit of their terrier courage in a tiny 7-pound, 7-to-8-inch frame. Their signature floor-length, silky coat is steel blue on the body and rich golden tan on the head and legs — a single-layer coat that grows continuously and is remarkably similar to human hair in texture.
Yorkshire Terriers are bold, confident, and fiercely loyal — they carry themselves with a self-importance that far exceeds their diminutive stature, never hesitating to challenge dogs ten times their size. They are deeply attached to their owners and can be wonderful companions for adults and older children, though their small size and feisty temperament make them a poor fit for rough play with toddlers. Yorkies are intelligent, curious, and entertaining, bringing big-dog energy and attitude to the smallest package in the terrier world.
Yorkshire Terriers prove that the best things truly come in small packages — find your Yorkie on Puplister.
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