Border Collies are intelligent, loyal, and energetic dogs. They are highly trainable and make excellent working and family pets. They are known for their intense stare and herding instincts, and they excel in activities such as agility, obedience, and flyball. Border Collies are also
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The Border Collie is a breed of British herding dog of the collie type of medium size. It originates in the region of the Anglo-Scottish border, and descends from the traditional sheepdogs once found all over the British Isles. It is kept mostly as a sheep-herding dog or as a companion animal. It competes with success in sheepdog trials. It has been claimed that it is the most intelligent breed of dog.