Fun Facts you didn't know about the Collie.

A lot of intrigue surrounds the Border Collie for it is one of the most talented and hard-working dogs. Endowed with an acute intellect and pleasing demeanor, the dog can charm his way into people’s hearts. So here are some fun facts about the breed:

1.       They are named after their home region: The Border Collie, originally bred in Scotland, came to prominence in the region on the border of Scotland and England. The word ‘Collie’ is a Scotch word used to describe sheepdogs. Since the breed flourished in the border region, it was christened the Border Collie.

2.       They are extremely smart: We cannot talk about the Border Collie without talking about his intelligence. Dog experts widely agree that the Border Collie is an intelligent workaholic. They are capable of learning a remarkable number of words and commands, and are happiest when put to work every day.

3.       They are champion herders: The Border Collie was developed to gather and control sheep in the hilly border country between Scotland and England. He is known for his intense stare or ‘eye’ with which he controls his flock. When the earliest recorded sheepdog trial took place at Bala, Wales, in 1873, the crowd was astonished that the Border Collies were able to herd a sheep into a small pen, guided only by hand signals and whistles by their owner.

4.       Queen Victoria loved them: Queen Victoria was a true dog lover who took a liking to many breeds but in the early 1860’s she became an active Border Collie enthusiast. At this time, the Border Collie began to separate and become distinguished from the modern Collie.

5.       They make great search and rescue dogs: Blessed with an unlimited energy, stamina and working drive, the Border Collie excels in search and rescue missions. 

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