The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Scottish borders for herding livestock, especially sheep. It was specifically bred for intelligence and obedience. It is very fetch-oriented. Some border collies may also have single-color coats. Border Collie Collapse or 'the wobbles' is a disease found in many herding/working breeds. The cause is currently unknown. Border Collie Collapse or 'the wobbles' is a disease found in many herding/working breeds.