Line Drawing
Minimal ink matches their focus: nothing wasted, every line deliberate.
Custom Border Collie Portraits
The workaholic genius of the dog world, with a stare that could herd you.
Upload a photo of your Border Collie to see the portrait.
Shown: an example Line Drawing portrait
Upload a photoPortraits of Border Collies
Border Collies were developed along the border between Scotland and England to herd sheep, and they're widely regarded as one of the most intelligent breeds there is. They're intense, athletic and happiest with a job to do (and if you don't give them one, they'll invent one). The breed climbed to No. 26 on the AKC's 2025 list.
The famous Border Collie 'eye', the focused, hypnotic stare they use to move livestock, is the heart of any portrait. Black and white is classic, but red, blue, merle, tricolor and sable are common too, and ears range from fully pricked to soft and folded. Capture the eyes and the quirks of the markings and you've captured the dog. Minimal, graphic and monochrome styles suit that intensity beautifully.
Coat & color
Black and white is classic; red, blue, lilac, merle, tricolor and sable also appear. Black and white is striking in fine line and charcoal; merle looks gorgeous in watercolor.Popularity
No. 26 on the AKC’s 2025 most popular breeds list.Top style pick
Line Drawing · Black ink lines on warm paper.
Photo tips for your Border Collie
01Use the stare
Hold a ball right next to your phone. A Border Collie will lock on and give you the most intense look of its life.02Keep the quirks
Many Border Collies have one ear up and one down, or an uneven blaze. Choose a photo that shows them; they're what makes yours yours.03Freeze the motion
They rarely stop. Use burst mode in bright light.
Styles for a Border Collie
Chosen for the breed's look and personality, best first.
Border Collie portrait questions
More answers in the FAQ.
My Border Collie has one ear up and one down. Will the portrait keep that?
It should. The portrait is based on your photo, and ear shape is one of the details our styles are built to keep. Use a photo where both ears are clearly visible, and check the free preview.
Which portrait style suits a Border Collie?
We'd start with Line Drawing: Minimal ink matches their focus: nothing wasted, every line deliberate. Charcoal is a close second: Black-and-white coats and that intense stare make a powerful drawing. You can try every style with your own photo and pick the one that looks most like your Border Collie.
What kind of photo of my Border Collie works best?
A sharp, close photo in soft daylight, taken at your dog's eye level, is the foundation. For a Border Collie specifically: Use the stare. Hold a ball right next to your phone. A Border Collie will lock on and give you the most intense look of its life. Keep the quirks. Many Border Collies have one ear up and one down, or an uneven blaze. Choose a photo that shows them; they're what makes yours yours.
How much does a custom Border Collie portrait cost?
Gallery Canvas from $59, Framed Print from $75, Fine Art Print from $35, Digital Portrait $29. US shipping is free on every order, and every print, framed print and canvas includes the hi-res digital file.