The Border Collie is a highly intelligent and energetic herding dog breed known for its remarkable working ability and intense focus. Originating from the border region between Scotland and England, they were bred to be expert herders, capable of controlling and moving livestock with precision.

Border Collies have a medium-sized and agile body with a dense double coat that comes in various colors and patterns, including black and white, red and white, and tricolor. They have a keen and alert expression with oval-shaped, expressive eyes that can be of various colors, such as brown, blue, or one of each, which is known as ""merle"" coloring.