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AKC Meet the Breeds: Border Collie

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    Herder

    In the border country between Scotland and England, border collies were invaluable to shepherds, allowing them to maintain large flocks of sheep.

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    Many Colors

    The border collie coat can be rough or smooth and includes bi-color, tri-color, merle, sable, or solid patterns.

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    The Queen's Favorite

    In the second half of the nineteenth century, Queen Victoria spotted a border collie and became an active enthusiast.

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    Energetic

    Border collies are extremely energetic and thrive when they have a job to do and space to run.

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