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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While German shepherds are considered among the finest guarding dog breeds, border collies are usually not associated with these sorts of duties, mostly because of their friendly and sociable nature.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
In line with previous research, Purdue scientists found certain breeds, like border collies, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers and German shepherds, are more likely to fetch.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
Floki, a border collie, has been gaining fans on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro as part of amateur teams playing footvolley.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
Energetic and highly intelligent, border collies are traditionally bred to be herding dogs.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
In line with previous research, Purdue scientists found certain breeds, like border collies, golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers and German shepherds, are more likely to fetch.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
Floki, a border collie, has been gaining fans on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro as part of amateur teams playing footvolley.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
Energetic and highly intelligent, border collies are traditionally bred to be herding dogs.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Border collie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/border%20collie. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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