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.
The life expectancy is 12-14 years but with proper care, they can live much longer. A family friend had 2 Borders on his farm. The female lived to 14 years and the male is still going at 17 years old! Our Border Collie is currently 14.5 yrs old and has aged drastically over the past 8-12 months.