While black and white is the most commonly seen color pattern of the Border Collie, the breed appears in just about any color and pattern known to occur in dogs. They have a double coat that varies from smooth to rough and is occasionally curled. In general, Border Collies are medium-sized dogs with a moderate amount of coat, which is more often thick and prone to shedding. Border Collies continue to be employed in their traditional work of herding livestock throughout the world and are kept as pets. They are one of the most intelligent dogs of all domestic dog breeds. They frequently compete with great success in sheepdog trials and a range of dog sports like dog obedience, disc dog, herding and dog agility. The Border Collie is considered a highly intelligent, extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic dog.
They come from the Anglo-Scottish border region and are used to herd livestock, specifically sheep.
The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed.
Solid coloured, bicoloured or tricoloured on blue merle, red merle, chocolate merle, liver, lilac merle, bear, chocolate, lilac, blue, sable merle, sable, shaded sable, chocolate sable, black, white, red, red and white, brindle or orange
