In the border lands between England and Scotland is a hilly terrain where only the tough survive. In this country, stretching for miles and miles, sheep farmers herded their livestock and bred what is the world's premier herding breed ~ the amazing Border Collie!
Through the years and up into most of the 20th century, breeders continued to choose dogs based on their working abilities rather than their appearance. The result is that purebred Border Collies vary greatly in appearance.
The modern Border Collie is foremost a herder, then competes at most dog sports. Obedience, agility, flyball, soccer and frizbee are some of the competitive sports your Border Collie can excel in. Many families make the fun, competitive Border Collie a family pet that loves to fetch, jog, go camping, sailing, hiking, play frizbee and ball!
Through the years and up into most of the 20th century, breeders continued to choose dogs based on their working abilities rather than their appearance. The result is that purebred Border Collies vary greatly in appearance.
The modern Border Collie is foremost a herder, then competes at most dog sports. Obedience, agility, flyball, soccer and frizbee are some of the competitive sports your Border Collie can excel in. Many families make the fun, competitive Border Collie a family pet that loves to fetch, jog, go camping, sailing, hiking, play frizbee and ball!