border collie
noun
often capitalized B
: any of a breed of medium-sized sheepdogs of British origin noted for their herding abilities
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Colt is the first-ever professional border collie bat dog
Colt is among the group of original professional bat dogs trained in the country, and, as a border collie, is the first ever of his breed, according to a DockHounds news release.
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Nanna, a border collie puppy, was given to a family member as a surprise present early in December.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Originally bred to work as herders on farms, border collies kept as family pets have retained their herding eye due to instinct—as proven by a viral video to Kelsie's account.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Two border collies work at West Virginia International Yeager Airport, keeping wildlife away from the airfield.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Nanna, a border collie puppy, was given to a family member as a surprise present early in December.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Originally bred to work as herders on farms, border collies kept as family pets have retained their herding eye due to instinct—as proven by a viral video to Kelsie's account.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Two border collies work at West Virginia International Yeager Airport, keeping wildlife away from the airfield.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 29 May 2025
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“Border collie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/border%20collie. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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