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Border collie
A species of Sheepdogs Scientific name : Canis lupus familiaris 'Border Collie' DogType : Sheepdogs
Border collie, A species of Sheepdogs
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris 'Border Collie'
DogType: Sheepdogs
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Border collies are an ancient breed that originated on the British Isles when Roman and Viking dogs were crossbred to produce energetic herding dogs. Because they need considerable mental and physical stimulation, border collies are not a breed for everyone.
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