Collies are such great dogs, especially with how much I love herding dogs.
How long has the Collies breed of dog been around? 
I'm not sure, but I do know that they are usually medium sized dogs with pointed snouts which I love.
What other herding dog breeds are there? 
There's the Australian Cattle Dog, which of course herd cattle.
Is the Australian Cattle Dog a large breed of dog? 
Nope, they are medium sized dogs with short coats.
What are the large dog breeds that herd?
sports, the latter typically display great agility, stamina and trainability, and, more importantly, sagacity.
Common use of the name "collie" in some areas is limited largely to certain breeds—meaning Rough Collie in parts of the United States, and meaning Border Collie in many rural parts of Great Britain. Many collie dog types do not actually include "collie" in their name (see Welsh Sheepdog at right).
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The exact origin of the name "collie" is uncertain; it
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Collies form a distinctive type of herding dogs, including many related landraces and standardised breeds. The type originated in Scotland and Northern England. Collies are medium-sized, fairly lightly built dogs, with pointed snouts. Many types have a distinctive white color over the shoulders. Collies are very active and agile, and most types of collies have a very strong herding instinct. Collie breeds have spread through many parts of the world (especially Australia and North America), and have diversified into many varieties, sometimes mixed