Border Collie

The Border Collie''' is a breed of dog bred for herding livestock, specifically sheep. They are also the most intelligent breed of dog. Their aliases include English Sheep Dog, Scottish Sheep Dog, Welsh Sheep Dog, or Ci defaid in Welsh.

Appearance
Border collies are medium-sized dogs that have a thick medium sized coat. Their coats come in many colors, some of them include black, red, white, blue, tan, cream, brown, chocolate, brindle, and others. They are typically multi-colored, but some are one solid color. Their eye colors vary almost as much as their coat colors. They will be brown, blue, reddish, black, and other colors and may have variations due to gene pigmentation. Their ears may be drooped or entirely erect,  their coat length may be short or semi-long. Border collies vary much in appearance. They are usually 21 inches in height and weigh 30-45 lbs.

Behavior
Border collies are energetic and quite friendly breeds. Border collies require daily intense exercise. Their energy can overwhelm them, but they are actually the most intelligent dog breed. One collie learned 1,022 words and responded to them. The main goal of the breeding of this breed was to herd sheep, but, it is very popular as a household companion. If not provided the activity they require, they may chew holes in walls, tables, furniture, and other household items. They are very motion-sensitive and commonly chase vehicles.

They are popular breeds in dog agility contests and in many herding events. Collies take direction with whistles, calls, and other signals. They typically herd sheep and cows, but do herd pigs, chickens, and even ostriches.

History
Border collies descend from landrace collies, a breed found in the British Isles. The Secretary of The International Sheep dog Society first used the phrase border collie in 1915. It was adopted since then.

In popular media

 * In the movie Bingo, Bingo was a border collie