Fast Facts About Border Collies

By Erin Bruce
• - 5/5/16

The Border Collie is a well-known and much-loved dog breed, but how much do you really know about these dogs? Check out these fun facts to learn more.

1. Border Collies are of European descent. They were originally bred on the border of England and Scotland in the 19th century, giving them their name.

2. These dogs are considered the best herding dogs in the world. Herding is in these dogs blood, and there’s no one better for the job than Border Collies!

3. Not only are they active and driven, these dogs are smart too. Border Collies are considered to be the number one most intelligent dog breed in the world. Now that’s something to brag about!

4. Border Collie’s aren’t just limited to herding. They also make great therapy dogs, medical emergency dogs, and search-and-rescue dogs, due to their hardworking personalities and impressive intellect.

 

5. These dogs require dedicated training. Because they are so trainable, they will watch every move you make. It is imperative to train these dogs to be obedient while they are still young.

Now that you know a bit more about this amazing breed, maybe you will decide that a Border Collie is the dog for you! Remember that these dogs are a lot of work, but the effort that you put in to training and loving them is exactly what you’ll get out.