About the Breed
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Our Breeding Philosophy
The Border Collie is renowned as the world's smartest dog. Shepherds in England and Scotland developed them to expertly manage both small and large sheep herds, working in perfect harmony with their masters. The challenging open hilly terrains made it impossible for shepherds to care for their flocks without these remarkable sheepdogs. It's said that one Border Collie can do the work of five shepherds. The most efficient dogs were selectively bred, emphasizing their ability to move sheep without stress or harm while withstanding the most challenging stock. Hence, the name "Border Collie" emerged, originating from the English and Scottish border regions.
A significant asset possessed by many Border Collies is known as "the eye," which allows them to control sheep through a fixed and steady gaze. The concept of "the eye" and the "crouch" is believed to have come from the Springer Spaniel on the English side of the border. Observing the Spaniel's crouching and staring behavior when hunting game likely inspired these characteristics in Border Collies.
The distinctive appearance of the Border Collie has evolved over time, with considerable variation. They can have rough, smooth, or semi-rough coats, varying from long to short hair. Border Collies may have blue, green, brown, black, or topaz eyes, and despite blue eye color, they do not suffer from blindness. These dogs come in various colors and sizes, ranging from 18 to 80 pounds, depending on their lineage. Their coat colors include black, red Merrill, blue Merrill, blue, grey, gold, white with spots, sable, red, brown or chocolate, lilac, seal, silver, and more. Different markings were introduced for easy identification from a distance, such as traditional markings, a half-white face, white head, or an eye patch.
Interestingly, every genuine Border Collie possesses a white-tipped tail, a feature introduced by shepherds to serve as a guiding lantern in the dark. This distinct characteristic, even if just a few hairs, allowed them to navigate in the nighttime, appreciating the magnificent starry skies.