What is the Best Dog Food for my Border Collie?

Eukanuba is known for its range of premium diets made from high-quality ingredients and backed by decades of scientific research. It's a highly reputable brand that is used and recommended by many veterinarians, breeders and owners.

Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed is specially formulated for adult medium breed dogs between the age of 1 and 7 years. It's full of healthy, nutritious ingredients that support all areas of general health including dental, skin, coat, immune, digestion and joint support. You can rest assured that it is perfectly matched to your Border Collie's nutritional requirements- and as an added bonus, it's Australian-made!

This food is available in 3kg, 7.5kg and 15kg bag sizes. Its unique blend of nutrients make it our top pick for healthy adult Border Collies.

What our customers say: "This is undoubtedly the best dry dog food I have ever purchased for my beautiful girl Luna. Her coat has never looked better, she's filled with energy and she is not barking for more food. Totally wonderful product that I highly recommend purchasing for your/man's best friend."

What our vets say: "Eukanuba Adult Medium Breed is a great quality product that meets the nutritional needs of dogs like Border Collies. This diet is formulated with high quality chicken protein to support lean muscles, as well as the addition of glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy joints. It also promotes digestive health through a blend of natural fibres and prebiotics, and contains the optimal energy levels to suit your Border Collie's active lifestyle!" - Dr Jacqui Victor

Pro Plan Adult Medium Breed Essential Health is another fantastic dry food option tailored specifically for adult medium breed dogs like Border Collies. It's made up of carefully selected ingredients that are scientifically proven to support digestive, skin, coat, joint and immune health. It's made in Australia and has recently upgraded its ingredients list, with a new, enhanced formula to deliver improved digestibility and support optimal nutrient absorption.

This dry food is available in both 3kg and 15kg bags.

What our customers say: "2 out of 3 of our dogs are on this food, great shiny coats, bright eyes and plenty of energy. Highly recommend."

What our vets say: "I like the Pro Plan Adult Medium Breed Essential Health because it offers balanced nutrition tailored to medium-sized adult dogs. It provides a well-rounded diet to support muscle maintenance, joint health, digestion, skin and coat care, immune function, and dental health" - Dr Nicole Du Plessis

Full of wholesome, functional natural ingredients with known beneficial properties, Black Hawk Adult Lamb and Rice is an excellent option for your Border Collie. While not specifically formulated for medium breed dogs like most of the other options on this list, it very importantly still contains glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.

It's Australian made and offers multiple bag sizes ranging from 3kg to 20kg, suitable for any household and storage need. Black Hawk also makes a range of grain-free wet food which is an excellent accompaniment to this kibble.

What our customers say: "We have ordered Lamb and Rice for my dog Tilly and she has had no problems with this food. She appears to really enjoy it. Her coat is shiny and she is in very good health. I like that it is a high quality Australian made product that is also great value."

What our vets say: "Black Hawk Adult Lamb and Rice is a premium, natural and Australian made food that is perfect for active dogs like Border Collies. This variety provides a high protein and increased fat content to supply all the energy your active dog needs. The addition of emu oil is also great for supporting their coat and joint health" - Dr Josepha Cox

Royal Canin provides premium, tailored, research-backed nutrition for pets of all ages, sizes and health statuses. Their Medium Puppy formula is the perfect option for Border Collie puppies, with a carefully selected ratio of protein and fibre to promote optimal growth, and added nutrients to ensure your pup will thrive.

This kibble is available in a range of bag sizes, from 4kg to 30kg, to suit any need. An accompanying wet food is also available, which will provide your pup with some taste and texture variety.

What our customers say: "I recently got my first puppy and at first we didn't know much about dog food. We researched about dog food and came to a decision that Royal Canin was the best option for our new pooch. He really loves the food and never refuses to eat it. His coat is shiny, he's at the perfect weight, he doesn't get sick as the food has all the supplements and added nutrients that he needs.. it's exactly what I look for when I'm looking for good dog food. The price is a bit higher than other food but it's worth it. ."

What our vets say: "I like to recommend feeding Royal Canin Medium Puppy for Border Collies, and this is what I fed my dog when he was a puppy. It is formulated for medium breed puppies, having a high energy content for their short growth period. It has highly digestible protein and prebiotics which support their digestive health and help produce small and easy to pick up stools. I also liked the size of the adapted kibble as it was big enough for him to chew it, but not too big that he didn't want to chew it!" - Dr Angie Armstrong

Taste of the Wild make very high quality, natural grain free diets, with a focus on whole foods and digestive support. The Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Smoked Salmon Puppy food is another great choice for your Border Collie puppy. This food in particular is an excellent option for pups with food allergies or intolerances as it contains only salmon and fish as the protein sources, and none of the proteins that commonly contribute to food allergies. Full of natural, wholesome ingredients, it has been carefully formulated to boost immunity and support skin, coat, joint and brain health during your pup's critical time of growth.

Boosted with salmon oil, and containing fresh salmon, smoked salmon as well as salmon meal, this food is hgh in omega fatty acids for optimal brain and vision support in growing puppies. This food comes in 2kg, 5.6kg and 12.2kg bag sizes.

What our customers say: "Love this brand of dog food. Made with premium ingredients I know my puppy is getting the best. He loves it and I will always buy taste of the wild!"

What our vets say: "The Taste of the Wild Smoked Salmon Puppy diet is a great alternative flavour option for puppies that is free from the common food allergens. It's always my go to for puppies with sensitive stomachs or food allergies, because of the use of salmon and fish, probiotics and high omega fatty acid content to support skin and joints." - Dr Brittany Ward

Advance Active Adult is perfectly formulated to meet the needs of highly active and/or working Border Collies. These dogs require a premium, high-energy food in order to function at their best. Prioritising joint support is also critical to help protect overworked joints, and may delay the onset of arthritis. Advance Active contains green-lipped mussel, an excellent source of both glucosamine and chondroitin, to support joint and cartilage health. It also includes all the other benefits you would expect from a premium brand, such as high digestibility and tailored skin and coat support.

This high quality, Australian-made food is available in 13kg and 17kg bag sizes.

What our customers say: "Advance Active is a great food for our very active dogs and they love it also. The shine on their coats is a sign of inner health and I have no hesitation in recommending this product to all that enquire about how shiny and healthy the coats look. Active is a complete food and I have all confidence that it has all required to make our dogs enjoy a happy and 'active' full life."

What our vets say: "Border Collies are known for their intelligence and high level of energy. For breeds like this who are often very active or working dogs, a diet like the Advance Active Adult is one of my best bets. It's a premium highly digestible diet that's higher in energy and protein levels to better fuel your best friend for their everyday activities. It's also formulated with additional ingredients like prebiotic fibers for healthy digestion, green lipped mussel for joint health, and omega 3 and 6 for healthy skin and coat." - Dr Antonella Viriña

A common age-related change affecting many older dogs is gradual cognitive decline. This unique formula is proven to boost cognitive function, and is packed full of brain-supporting nutrients like arginine, DHA & EPA, vitamin E & C and B vitamins. This helps to improve alertness, energy and vitality. Many owners report increased mental alertness and sharpness in their senior dogs that had been showing signs of canine cognitive dysfunction before starting on this food.

Of course, this Australian-made kibble also has everything else your senior Border Collie needs such as joint and coat support, premium nutrition and immune-boosting components. Together this makes it an ideal choice, and our top pick for senior dogs.

It is available in a 12kg bag size.

What our customers say: "Great product, our senior mixed breed was struggling with alertness and wanting to sleep all day and going off her food. Since switching to Pro Plan Bright Mind she is engaging in play with the other dogs, has a brighter expression and hasn't missed a meal."

What our vets say: "I routinely recommend Pro Plan Adult 7 Plus Bright Mind to support the needs of ageing dogs, even those without any obvious signs of cognitive decline. Senior pets have unique nutritional needs. Providing them with quality, tailored nutrition can make such a difference in their health and wellbeing." - Dr. Susan Nguyen

Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Mobility is an excellent non-prescription option for dogs with mild stiffness or arthritis, or for those at risk of developing joint issues in the future. This may include dogs that have pre-existing problems such as hip dysplasia or cruciate disease, or highly active or working dogs. It's packed with ingredients to promote stronger, healthier joints and support the immune system.

Please note that this diet is generally only suited for mild mobility issues. For more severe cases, there are prescription joint care foods available that would need to be recommended by your pet's treating veterinarian. See our article on Arthritis Care for Dogs for more information on managing joint conditions.

This food is available in 12kg and 24kg bag sizes.

What our customers say: "This product has been fantastic for our 2 older dogs (both 10 yrs old). One of them had a bit of a limp 12 months ago & our vet suggested this product & it has really helped. We are also happy to pay extra for these better brands that we know are good for them."

What our vets say: "Hill's Healthy Mobility diet is a great way to support your dog's joint health whether they have mild, early stage arthritis or are predisposed to joint issues. About 1 in 5 dogs (20%) over the age of 1 suffer from osteoarthritis, and more recent studies have suggested this number may be even higher. This food is formulated specifically for joint health and to improve mobility in dogs. Joint support can be started as early as possible, providing benefits and preventative care long before symptoms appear" - Dr Michelle Wong