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- border collie - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
A border collie is a breed, or type, of dog. It has been used to herd sheep along the border between England and Scotland for hundreds of years.
- border collie - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
The border collie is a breed of dog known for its hypnotic stare, which it uses to force sheep to move and run; coat is up to 3 in. (8 cm) long and is thick and straight; almost any combination of black, blue, red, white, tan, merle, and chocolate colors and markings are possible; ears are shaggy and flop forward near cheek; tail is long and bushy; eyes are dark amber in color; adult stands 18-20 in. (46-51 cm) tall at shoulders and weighs 30-45 lbs (14-20 kg); also known as farm collies or working collies; energetic collie will herd almost anything and everyone continuously, if allowed; in competition, this breed’s working abilities are prized over its looks, an unusual practice in dog shows; legend has it that a very loyal collie guarded his dead master for days after the man died while tending sheep in the hills; originated in border country between Scotland and England and is related to collie of Scotland.