Border Collies are not high maintenance in the grooming department, but they do need to be given a weekly brush to keep their coats in good condition and any shed hair under control. Like other breeds, they tend to shed more during the Spring and then again in the Autumn when more frequent grooming would be necessary. It's also important to keep an eye on a dog's ears to make sure they are kept nice and dry because if any moisture remains in their ears it can lead to a yeast infection which can be notoriously hard to clear up.
Border Collies can often be allergic to fleas and as a result, proper care of their coat and skin is of paramount importance. Regular brushing will not only keep the coat in great condition, but will also give you the chance to look for signs of any fleas and to treat when necessary using a dog-specific flea treatment.
As previously mentioned, Border Collies are high energy dogs that need to be given a minimum of 2 hours exercise a day although the more these dogs get, the happier they are. On top of this because they are such intelligent dogs, Border Collies need to be given heaps of mental stimulation to be truly happy, well-rounded characters. A great way of keeping a dog's brain busy is to play lots of interactive games with them which includes things like throwing a ball so they can retrieve it or taking part in agility classes which Border Collies excel at.
If you get a Border Collie puppy from a breeder, they would give you a feeding schedule for your new pet and it's important to stick to the same routine, feeding the same type of puppy food to avoid any tummy upsets. You can change a puppy's diet, but this needs to be done very gradually always making sure they don't develop any digestive upset and if they do, it's best to put them back on their original diet and to discuss things with the vet before attempting to change their diet again.
Older dogs are not known to be fussy or finicky eaters, but this does not mean you can feed them a lower quality diet. It's best to feed a mature Border Collie twice a day, once in the morning and then again in the evening, making sure it's good quality food that meets all their nutritional needs. It's also important that dogs be given the right amount of exercise so they burn off any excess calories which is important or they might start to gain too much weight which is especially true of Border Collies when they reach their golden years.
