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. The name for the breed came from its probable place of origin along the Anglo-Scottish border. Mention of the 'collie' or 'colley' type first appeared toward the end of the 19th century, although the word 'collie' is older than this and has its origin in the Scots language. Other enthusiasts oppose the use of border collies as show dogs, for fear that breeding for appearance will lead to a decline in the breed's working dog traits. Few handlers of working Border Collies participate in conformation shows, as working dogs are bred to a performance standard rather than appearance standard.
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