The Border Collie is a herding dog. Typically extremely energetic, acrobatic, athletic, and Its intelligence has been observed as having an intuitive quality that goes well beyond basic instinct. In general, Border Collies are medium-sized dogs without extreme physical characteristics and with a moderate amount of coat, which means not much hair will be shed. Their double coats vary from slick to lush, and come in many colors, although black and white is the most common. It is widely considered to be one of the most intelligent dog breeds. The breed has an instinctive desire to work closely and intensely with a human handler. Although the primary role of the Border Collie is that of the working stock dog, dogs of this breed are becoming increasingly popular as pets.
