Border Collie portraits from your photo

That Border Collie stare

Border Collies are famously smart and driven, bred to work sheep and still happiest with a job to do, whether that’s herding, agility or rounding up the kids. Most people picture black and white, but they also come in red, blue merle, tricolour and more, with smooth or rough coats and eyes that can be brown, blue or one of each. A Draw Paw portrait is made from your photo by AI, so it follows your dog’s markings and eyes rather than a textbook collie.

Styles for a busy dog

Road Trip suits a dog who’s always ready to go. Beach Day is a natural for a dog who never stops chasing the ball, The Space Knight gives all that intelligence a sci-fi twist, and Pencil Sketch shows off the contrast of a black-and-white coat.

Photo tips for Border Collie coats

• Black-and-white coats are tricky for cameras: use soft, even light (shade or an overcast day) so the white doesn’t glare and the black keeps its detail.
• Wait for a calm moment. Border Collies rarely sit still, so take a burst and pick the sharpest frame.
• Catch the eyes: that intense focus is the heart of the portrait. Hold a ball just above the lens.
• Merle and tricolour coats: make sure the face markings are clearly visible and not in shadow.
• Rough-coated collies: a quick brush of the ruff makes the coat read as texture.

Any clear, well-lit phone photo works; see the photo FAQs for more.