border collie

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A border collie is a dog breed known for its exceptional intelligence and herding ability, originally developed to work with sheep in the border region between England and Scotland. The breed is widely regarded as one of the most trainable and energetic dog breeds, making it popular both as a working dog on farms and as a competitive dog sport competitor.

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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.