Border Collie

A Border Collie bred to Kennel Club (UK) standards

A Border Collie is a hard-working breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. They are regarded by many as the most intelligent dog breed (The Intelligence of Dogs). Like most working dogs, they have a tendency towards neurotic or destructive behavior if not given enough to do. They are still frequently used on farms all over the world for assisting with the handling of livestock. Though known to be reserved with strangers, these dogs can also be protective of a human family member and affectionate to those they know.

References

• Objects of the International Sheep Dog Society
• The Kennel Club (UK) Border collie breed standard
• American Kennel Club rules and regulations
• American Kennel Club Border collie breed standard
• American Kennel Club registration statistics
• Australian National Kennel Club mission statement and regulations
• Australian National Kennel Club Border collie breed standard
• Australian National Kennel Club registration statistics
• Canine Control Council (Queensland) Rules 2005
• Royal New South Wales Canine Council regulations
• AKC vs the Border collie (herding vs show debate)
• Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis press release