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. The natural life span of the border collie is between 12 and 15 years, with an average lifespan of 12 years. The median longevities of breeds of similar size are usually 12 to 13 years. Sheila, the first civilian dog ever awarded the PDSA Dicken medal, for her part in rescuing the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress, which crashed into the Cheviot Hills, Northumberland.
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