What is Border Collie?
[[File:Border Collie 600.jpg|right|200px]] The '''Border Collie''' is a [[dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]] that [[wikt:origin|originated]] along the [[England|English]]-[[Scotland|Scottish]] [[border]]. It is one of the most [[intelligent]] dog breeds. They have been used to [[herd]] [[livestock]] for over 300 years. It is also famous for a pet or show-dog. The border collie is about 20 [[inches]] (51 [[cm]]) in [[height]] and weighs 31 to 50 [[Pound (mass)|pounds]] (14 to 23 [[kg]]). It is usually a long-haired dog. Its [[coat (dog)|coat]] is often black and white in color.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/73944/border-collie|title=Border collie|publisher=Encyclopædia Britannica Online|access-date=2010-08-21}}</ref> The Border Collie is a member of the [[collie]] dog breed group. As with other herding and sheepdogs, '''border collies''' can be fiercely '''protective''' of their territory and their owners. This inclination (likelihood) to protect their family makes them ideal guard dogs. If a border collie notices anything new, they will always alert the family by barking loudly. <ref>{{Cite web|last=Educate|first=Pet|date=2020-03-20|title=Are Border Collies Aggressive? [Dangerous or Protective?]|url=https://peteducate.com/are-border-collies-aggressive/|access-date=2020-10-18|website=Pet Educate|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Physical exercise|Exercise]] is one of the most important aspects of caring for a Border Collie. The [[herding]] dog breed has had over a hundred years of [[genetic reinforcement]] (to strengthen) to provide them with intelligence, agility, and a high energy level to perform a job (wrangling [[sheep]]) that they generally no longer have to do. This is why Border Collies are not recommended for pet owners who may be unable to provide their dogs with high amounts of exercise.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Barrios|first=William|date=2020-10-17|title=Border Collie: Complete Temperament & Personality Guide|url=https://www.holistapet.com/border-collie-dog-breed-temperament-personality/