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Why were collies bred in Scotland?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Collies were bred to herd sheep for farmers because they found it really hard. Border collies were originally bred in Scotland and England. So they were bred to help herd sheep and sometimes cattle but usually just sheep as they are smaller and sheep will usually run away but a cow might chase and hurt the dog.

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