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Q: Is a collie dog a working dog a toy non sporting dog a herding dog a hound dog a sporting dog or a miscellaneous?
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Where does a Border Collie come from?

The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breeddeveloped in the Anglo-Scottish border region.


Is the Border Collie in the AKC Herding group?

Yes, the Border Collie is classified in the AKC Herding Group.


Why would a Collie make a good herder?

Collies are excellent herding dogs because it comes natural to them. The breed is descended from generations of hard working herding dogs. The Collie was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.


What was the Collie first bred for?

They were bred for herding cattle.


What AKC class is a border collie in?

Border Collies are in the herding group.


Which dog breeds are more sensitive to owners?

Many of the sporting and herding breeds are very sensitive and responsive to their owners. Among the more famously sensitive breeds are the Cocker Spaniel (both English and American), Golden Retriever, Collie, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Border Collie, and Poodle.


Why are border collie pups quiet?

I had a border collie as a kid. My Dad picked the most quiet one, but not so shy it did not come to him. I imagine collies have to be quiet sometimes so not to scare any animals they are herding. They are working animals.


What is collie?

A collie is a distinctive type of herding dog, ultimately originating in Britain, especially in the upland areas of the north and west.


Is a black mouth cur a better herding dog than a Collie?

I would say that a collie is better, since a black mouth cur was bred as a multi-purpose dog rather than a herding dog.


In which countries has the Collie existed for many years as a herding dog?

Scotland And England


What can a border collie do that no other dog can do?

I'd say their working ability is pretty close to unique. Few breeds can compete with their herding and agility skills, and their all around intelligence.


Which of these was not a herding dog collie German Shepherd Puli or great Dane?

Great Dane