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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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.
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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
Their performances showcased an extraordinary partnership between Roni, a dog trainer, and her border collie, Rhythm.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
These include working breed dogs, such as the Belgian Malinois or border collie, renowned for their high drive and intelligence levels, as well as their strong desire to train and learn.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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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
Their performances showcased an extraordinary partnership between Roni, a dog trainer, and her border collie, Rhythm.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
These include working breed dogs, such as the Belgian Malinois or border collie, renowned for their high drive and intelligence levels, as well as their strong desire to train and learn.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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“Border collie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/border%20collie. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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