Meet the Brown Swiss cow! Many dairy historians consider the breed to be the oldest of all the types of milk cows, or dairy breeds. Characteristics: The Brown Swiss cow has a gray-brown coloring. She is large in size, weighing about 1,500 pounds in maturity. History: The Brown Swiss originated in Switzerland. Many dairy historians consider the breed to be the oldest of all the types of milk cows.
How long does a border collie usually live?   12 to 15 years, usually. Some live 16 - 17 - 18.... up to 20 years! Border collies, being a medium sized breed, should have an average lifespan of 15 years.
According to American Kennel Club standards, the border collie's height ranges between 18 and 22 inches at the shoulder, while the Labrador retriever's height ranges between 21.5 to 24.5 inches. The Lab's weight runs between 55 and 75 pounds, while the border collie ranges between 30 and 45 pounds. In both breeds, males are larger than females. Your borador should fall somewhere in the middle of the two parent breeds, almost as tall as but thinner than the Lab.