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Border Collie photo collage, made from your own photos
$9.99
The stare. The crouch before the frisbee leaves your hand. The ball dropped at your feet, again, and again, and again. The sheep, the ducks, the kids, all herded whether they liked it or not. A Border Collie photo collage is cut to a Border Collie standing alert, ears tipped, ruff full and tail low with a little upward hook, and filled with every run, jump and catch. Then, finally, the one quiet photo of them asleep.
See how it works in Canva: watch the how-to video.
How many photos fit
Every figure comes from the layout engine rather than a rule of thumb. The suggested count is where each photo prints about two inches across, big enough to make out a face from across the room. The minimum is 9 photos; below that, parts of the outline can be left without a photo. The Border Collie is a little wider than tall, yet the photos print largest on a square sheet, such as 20 × 20″ or 24 × 24″.
| Print size | Photos | Suggested |
|---|---|---|
| 12 × 12″ | 9–60 | 10 |
| 12 × 18″ | 9–100 | 10 |
| 16 × 20″ | 9–140 | 15 |
| 16 × 24″ | 9–170 | 15 |
| 20 × 20″ | 9–180 | 25 |
| 20 × 30″ | 9–275 | 25 |
| 24 × 24″ | 9–250 | 40 |
| 24 × 36″ | 9–375 | 40 |
| 30 × 40″ | 9–525 | 60 |
| 36 × 54″ | 9–875 | 90 |
| 40 × 60″ | 9–1075 | 110 |
Questions
Does it work for a merle or tricolor?
Yes. Black and white, red merle, blue merle, tricolor, red and white, they all fit. The outline has no color; your photos carry every speckle and patch.
My dog's ears stand straight up. Will it still look like him?
The outline has the classic tipped ears, and the low tail with its little upward hook, because that's the shape most people know as a Border Collie. Ears vary a lot in this breed, from fully pricked to soft and folded. Once your photos go in, it reads as your dog, ears and all.
Can I use it as a memorial?
Yes. A Border Collie is never just a pet; they're a partner in everything. Filling their shape with all those runs and catches is a lovely way to remember them. Our pet memorial photo collages page has gentle ideas for when you're ready.
What occasions is it good for?
- A birthday or gotcha day for the smartest one in the house
- Christmas for the Border Collie lover who never sits still
- A memorial for a best friend and working partner
- A new puppy's first year, first sit to first trick
- An agility champion, or a sheepdog trial win, every ribbon in one frame
Which photos should I put in it?
- Mid-air frisbee catches, the higher the better
- Agility runs: weave poles, tunnels, the A-frame
- Herding sheep, ducks or the family
- That intense stare, waiting for the ball
- Muddy hikes, then the rare nap
What can I write under the outline?
- Finn · 2013–2026
- Clever, loyal, never tired
- Every catch, every run
- Best working partner, best friend
- Run free, good dog
What do I get?
A Canva template already cut to this outline, with every photo space placed, for $9.99. It opens in a free Canva account; you drop in your photos, type the two lines and print it anywhere. Nothing is shipped. It stays in your account, so next season's best catch can take its place.
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See how it works
Not sure how it works? A 3-minute tour of the designer, from picking a shape to the Buy button.