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14+ Informative and Interesting Facts About Border Collies

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#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.

Mary Allen

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Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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