I have two border collies. I use them to herd my livestock.
what are their names and how old are they?
Bart and Lisa. They barley a year old, but they are highly intelligent and acrobatic.
thats awsome, what type of animals do you herd?
Mostly sheep, they perform in a herding event called sheepdog trials.
where is that located at? how many teams compete?
Sheepdog trial
A sheepdog trial (also herding event, stock dog trial or simply dog trial) is a competitive dog sport in which herding dogs move sheep around a field, fences, gates, or enclosures as directed by their handlers. Such events are particularly associated with hill farming areas, where sheep range widely on largely unfenced land. These trials take place in the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Chile, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand and other farming nations.
Some venues allow only
Border Collie
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.
Considered highly intelligent, extremely energetic, acrobatic and athletic, they frequently compete with great success in sheepdog trials and dog sports. They are often cited as the most intelligent of all domestic dogs. Border Collies continue to be employed in their traditional work of herding livestock throughout the world.
Description.
In general, Border Collies are medium