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15 Informative and Interesting Facts About Border Collies

#7 The word “collie” in Gaelic means “useful”, which indicates that the border collie was used for certain functions, most likely grazing.

#8 On the other hand, the word “border” (Border) comes from a very specific border between England and Scotland, dating back to the 17th century.

#9 However, the Border Collie was not recognized internationally until 1976.

Alice White

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Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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